Halifax To Host 50th Skate Canada

[manhn]

Halifax to Host World’s Top Figure Skaters at 50th Skate Canada International

OTTAWA, ON (April 22, 2024) – Skate Canada is pleased [...]

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Skate Canada is pleased to announce that Halifax, N.S., will host Skate Canada International from October 24-27, 2024. Held at the Scotiabank Centre, Halifax’s premier venue for sports and entertainment, the event will attract some of the top figure skaters from Canada and around the world.

 

[skategal]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best news!!!!

 

[marbri]

Anyone know offhand direct flights from Europe to Halifax (any city in Europe) at that time of year?

 

[skategal]

Anyone know offhand direct flights from Europe to Halifax (any city in Europe) at that time of year?

London UK.

Air Canada Direct flight daytime and not expensive.

Might only be 3-4 times a week though in October.

Leaves lunchtime and gets in Halifax around 3pm.

 

[Karen-W]

Anyone know offhand direct flights from Europe to Halifax (any city in Europe) at that time of year?

Google Maps says there are non-stop flights from London UK to Halifax.

 

[skategal]

Google Maps says there are non-stop flights from London UK to Halifax.

Google maps is right.

I’m booked on one in June!

 

[marbri]

London UK.

Air Canada Direct flight daytime and not expensive.

Might only be 3-4 times a week though in October.

Leaves lunchtime and gets in Halifax around 3pm.

I got excited for a moment as there are direct flights from here to Halifax but it's seasonal and are done by mid-October.

But if London is year round then that could work

 

[skategal]

I got excited for a moment as there are direct flights from here to Halifax but it's seasonal and are done by mid-October.

But if London is year round then that could work

Yeah there are lots of direct flights from Europe to Halifax in summer (multiple airlines) but it’s seasonal.

Air Canada is the only year-round that I’m aware of.

There are flights that go through Montreal to connect though that aren’t too bad. Zurich, Brussels, Paris etc.

I’d avoid connecting in Toronto if you can.

 

[marbri]

Yeah there are lots of direct flights from Europe to Halifax in summer (multiple airlines) but it’s seasonal.

Air Canada is the only year-round that I’m aware of.

There are flights that go through Montreal to connect though that aren’t too bad. Zurich, Brussels, Paris etc.

I’d avoid connecting in Toronto if you can.

Preach!

I just got excited too fast thinking it was a quick little direct flight only to discover I am a week short. Second guessing it now

 

[Pink Cats]

Yeah there are lots of direct flights from Europe to Halifax in summer (multiple airlines) but it’s seasonal.

Air Canada is the only year-round that I’m aware of.

There are flights that go through Montreal to connect though that aren’t too bad. Zurich, Brussels, Paris etc.

I’d avoid connecting in Toronto if you can.

Unfortunately, this is the one weekend in the year I can't attend the event. I will be stuck at work doing inventory.

If you want to fly Air Canada from London to Halifax you will most likely have to overnight in London, getting a connecting flight that is early enough is next to impossible. Also be advised that you may have a fairly long layover in Montreal.

 

[skategal]

There are 4 direct flights a day Montreal - Halifax on Air Canada.

Approximately 8:00am, 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 9:00pm.

Plan yourself accordingly.

 

[Judy]

I will sincerely ? for no hurricanes or crazy weather for Halifax Skate Canada 2024.

 

[SkateGuard]

Can't wait to welcome you all to this beautiful city! If anyone has any questions about things to do while you're in town (and not at the Scotiabank Centre) fire away!

 

[skategal]

Can't wait to welcome you all to this beautiful city! If anyone has any questions about things to do while you're in town (and not at the Scotiabank Centre) fire away!

I second this!

Also, if anyone needs restaurant or hotel recommendations, please ask us!

 

[Sally1214]

OMG ..... Just saw this on my phone. YAY!!!!!! It's been SOOOO long since we had an international skating event here in Halifax. I'm SO excited!! Anyone have a guess as to how long before the event the tickets for SC usually go on sale?

 

[cygnus]

Booked the Hampton Inn- about 5 minute walk from the arena. Not cheap, but not too bad (and free breakfast) - prices may go up, though.

 

[Aceon6]

I am sooo bummed. DH leaves for his big trip that weekend. There’s no way I can disappear during that time.

 

[fsfann]

Does anyone know the typical schedule for these events? Would it be for the competition: Friday aft/evening & all day Saturday with Gala on Sunday? Would there be any comp on Thursday? Unlikely I'm assuming?

Just trying to figure out when I'd be going as I never like to go to the galas lol...

 

[Sylvia]

Does anyone know the typical schedule for these events?

Last year's SCI detailed schedule by day, for reference (official practices on Thursday, competition on Friday & Saturday, gala on Sunday): https://results.isu.org/schedules/gpcan2023_ColouredTimeSchedule.pdf

 

[skategal]

I am sooo bummed. DH leaves for his big trip that weekend. There’s no way I can disappear during that time.

Ugh bad timing for sure.

Wish you could go!!

 

[Colonel Green]

Booked the Hampton Inn- about 5 minute walk from the arena. Not cheap, but not too bad (and free breakfast) - prices may go up, though.

That's where I stay whenever I come over for Stars on Ice. It's a very convenient location.

 

[PRlady]

Next season I’m tentatively slated for Lake Placid, Orleans and Boston so no Halifax for me. But I just wanted to chime in that if you’ve never been there and can spare some time, Nova Scotia is just a gorgeous place to visit.

 

[Lynn226]

I attended 2004 Skate Canada in Halifax. I had a fabulous time.

 

[fsfann]

Last year's SCI detailed schedule by day, for reference (official practices on Thursday, competition on Friday & Saturday, gala on Sunday): https://results.isu.org/schedules/gpcan2023_ColouredTimeSchedule.pdf

Thanks!!

 

[cholla]

Sh*t I absolutely LOVE Halifax but I just bought myself a new (well, used but big and expensive) car so I can't afford another trip to Canada this year. At least I'll stop breaking my back in my old battered station wagon but had I knew this earlier, I'd have postponed the purchase to 2025 (and killed my spine driving to Angers for GP de France, crossing the whole country ) That tells how much this non urban girl loves Nova Scotia!

 

[Yehudi]

I might want to check out some northern lights…

 

[Lanie]

Kiiiinda want to try to go. Flights don't look too pricey but I'd have 2 connections. Hmm.

@cholla Will you be at GPF at least?!

 

[livetoskate]

I'm tempted to go too. It sounds beautiful!

 

[Pink Cats]

If you want to travel around the province you will either need to go on a bus tour or rent a car. If you want to rent a car book it early.

 

[Lanie]

I booked a hotel because why not, I didn't have to pay for it yet but trying to get to Halifax will take a whole day with 2 connections, Atlanta and Toronto... unless I leave Charlotte at 7am

I really enjoyed my time in Montreal and would love to come back to Canada!