Venue and Accommodations
The 2016 Atlantic Biorefinery Conference is taking place in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia May 30th - June 1st. As the largest urban center in the Maritimes, Halifax is the perfect setting for a dynamic meetup of the industry's brightest minds. The Atlantic Biorefinery Conference will be hosted at Pier 21 and the Westin Nova Scotian, both located on the Halifax waterfront. Halifax is home to a number of universities and large businesses, and is surrounded by major resource industries found in the outlying rural areas.
Click here to visit the Destination Halifax website.
Click here to visit the Destination Halifax website.
Accommodations
The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Nova Scotian for conference delegates and speakers. When making your reservation please reference the Atlantic Biorefinery Conference to receive the special rate. Rooms are limited so please book early.
Rates include single bed rooms.
Rates include single bed rooms.
- Traditional Queen: $189/night
- Traditional King: $199/night
- Harbourview Queen: $219/night
Other Halifax Accommodation Options
If rooms at the Westin fill up feel free to explore other options. May we suggest:
Venues
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Pier 21 long served as an ocean liner terminal and immigration shed from 1928 to 1971 and is now home to the Canadian Museum of Immigration. The facility contains a large collection of archival information available to the public, and hosts various educational programs.
This national historic site will be hosting the Atlantic Biorefinery Conference May 30th - June 1st, and is located just a short walk from the Westin Nova Scotian.
**There is a $10/day parking charge at Pier 21. Please plan accordingly**
This national historic site will be hosting the Atlantic Biorefinery Conference May 30th - June 1st, and is located just a short walk from the Westin Nova Scotian.
**There is a $10/day parking charge at Pier 21. Please plan accordingly**
Food, Drink, and Networking
Monday Evening Meet & Greet at Murphy's Restaurant and Patio (Monday, May 30th at 6:30PM)
After a long day of learning and looking on the Technology Tours, relax and meet other conference goers at Murphy's Restaurant located on the Halifax waterfront. **Grab one complimentary refreshment when you arrive.** Check out the program to get your bearings.
Address: 1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Address: 1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Tuesday Evening Standing Networking Reception at the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market (Tuesday, May 31st at 6:30PM)
Enjoy food, drink, and entertainment by The Fine Tuners at the historic Halifax Seaport Farmers Market. The Market is the oldest continuously operating farmers' market in North America, established by royal decree in 1750. Check out the program to get your bearings.
Address: 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax
Address: 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax
