Travel details to help you map your journey to the 2025 conference:

Flights:

The closest airport to Antigonish is the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes away.

To/From the Airport: StFX Coach Bus – Complimentary, must be reserved

The conference planning committee is working on an exclusive bus schedule for conference attendees to and from the airport using the StFX Coach Bus. We will send a survey to all registered attendees in early May to determine scheduling needs based on the following parameters:

• There will be a bus from the airport to StFX campus on Saturday, June 7 if numbers warrant, expected departure time mid to late afternoon.
• There will be a bus from the airport to StFX campus on Sunday, June 8, latest expected departure time will be 3 pm to ensure attendees arrive in time for check in and for the first time attendees and opening reception events.
• There will be a bus from StFX campus to the airport on Wednesday, June 11, expected departure time 2:30 pm.
• There will be a bus from the StFX campus to the airport on Thursday, June 12 if numbers warrant, expected departure time early to mid-morning.
• Attendees travelling with a guest(s) may be able to book a seat on the StFX coach bus for their guest(s) for a fee if space allows. The ability to make a request for this will be included in the May survey. Please note guest service will be subject to availably and is not guaranteed.

To/From the Airport: Other Options

Attendees may choose to arrange their own transportation to/from the airport. Information about car rentals, Maritime Bus Service, shuttle, and other options is available here: https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/rental-cars/

Parking:

For those renting or travelling with their own vehicle, conference attendee parking on StFX campus is complimentary.

As you plan:

• Please look at flights early to ensure you access the best pricing and are ready to complete the StFX Coach Bus survey (if needed) in early May.
• Please plan to be on site for the start of the conference the evening of Sunday, June 8 and stay through until the afternoon of Wednesday, June 11 to make the most of your conference X-perience!