Software Carpentry Workshop
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Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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Venue
The Software Carpentry workshop will be held in the Sobey Building (SB) at Saint Mary's University (SMU). Please download the campus map and the map of the building (PDF format).
SB255 2th Floor (main floor) Sobey Building Saint Mary's University 903 Robie Street Halifax, NS |
Transportation
Saint Mary's University is approximately a 40-minute drive away from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport:
- The Airporter Shuttle Service runs fairly regularly from the airport to downtown for $19.50 one-way or $36.00 return.
- Taxi service is available curbside in the arrivals area. A one-way trip downtown is $53.00.
- There is also a MetroX bus leaving every half hour on the quarter hour. The cost is $3.25 one way.
Parking
For those looking to park on campus, there is a $5/day fee. If you'd like us to arrange the parking pass on your behalf, please email Florence Woolaver with your name, license plate number, and province of registration before noon of July 13. Payment can be made on the 16th (please bring the exact amount in cash). IMPORTANT: The Arena parking lot is currently closed due to construction. Please download the campus map to see where you can park.
Schedule
See the requirements for the workshop here. We will start at 09:00 and end at 16:30 each day. Coffee breaks are included with the workshop, and will be at:
- 10:15-10:30
- 14:45-15:00
Lunch
In order to save time and stay on schedule, we recommend a few locations on the campus. Please follow this link to get a list of places where you can have lunch at SMU. The food court in the Student building is closed for the summer. Gorsebrook is not open Monday. The Dockside offers a good variety and can manage a crowd better than the Faculty Lounge.
Accommodations
There are many hotels within walking distance (less than 30 minutes) of Saint Mary's. The closest reasonable options are:
- Lord Nelson Hotel
- Web-site
- 515 South Park Street, Halifax
- Tel.: (800) 565-2020, (902) 423-6331
- The Westin Nova Scotian
- Web-site
- 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax
- Tel.: (800) 937 8461, (902) 421-1000
- Cambridge Suites
- Web-site
- 1583 Brunswick Street, Halifax
- Tel.: (800) 565-1263, (902) 420-0555
- Atlantica Hotel Halifax
- Web-site
- 1980 Robie Street, Halifax
- Tel.: (888) 810-7288, (902) 423-1161
Dinner
- Looking for good pub food? Check out
- The Henry House (it's the ACENET fav)
- Enjoy some Irish Culture and entertainment, plus good pub food at
- However, if you have a little more time and money to spend
- Sample the local craft brews, available on tap at many of our pubs:
- Or visit one that brews its own
- Rogue's Roost on Spring Garden Road
- The Hart and Thistle in Historic Properties
- For more cultural event listings and restaurant reviews,
- The Coast is our local independent newspaper.