I managed to book the Halifax deal nonstop both ways - YVR -YHZ return at beginning of April.
ANY recommendations on where to stay?
I will be renting a car through Hertz from airport. They ask for prepayment for a (roughly $150) discount cancellable 48 hours in advance … is this now the common thing to do?
thank you

We have found some great airbnb in Halifax. Also some nice downtown hotels, older and so interesting. Not your chain places. We have had bad experience with car rental in Halifax airport. Our flight was delayed leaving TO and we called the rental place to let them know that we would not be arriving until after midnight. By the time we arrived, the car rental place was empty, cold and deserted. There was an employee of a different car rental place still there that was able to help us. We were truly stuck, in an ice storm, no car and the middle of the night! The other people did get us a car, but charged extra for snow tires (which are mandatory!) and because we hadn't reserved in advance, it was very expensive - more than our airfare for 4 nights! We of course complained to the company who, over the phone, promised to pay us the difference - but that never happened and it was well over $500. Just be careful and I hope your flight arrives on time.

Marilyn good to know!!!

Marilyn check out the Muir hotel! It’s brand new and quite fancy

We enjoyed the Cambridge Suites, which are centrally located. For something more unique, the Garden South Park Inn is also in a good location. If you're planning to spend most of your time in Halifax, you might not need a car. The city is walkable (if you're reasonably fit), and has decent bus service.

Karleen i was wondering that! i cd maybe rent one for a day or two should we decide to venture out

Liz
Karleen I highly recommend trying to explore if you can outside of the downtown area. There are amazing beaches in the South shore.

Linda
Okay, I need recommendations and I will rent a car for a couple of days

Linda .. Peggy’s Cove, Carter’s Beach which has white sand,Bay of Fundy wineries in Annapolis valley. It really depends what your interests are.

those, are my interests, lol thank you SO much - other than not travelling to cabot trail - that is the next trip

Barrington Hotel and The Prince George are both downtown. Prince George is nicer option and next to Argyle St for food and drinks, a block away from Citadell Hill, and only a few blocks of a downhill walk to the waterfront

Thank you!
much appreciated!

I grew up in Halifax and still go back a few times per year to see my siblings and family. I made a few google lists and to do lists for friends visiting:
Halifax To Do list for visitors · J
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AFo8Msp2rRNcPsDGA?g_st=ic
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Halifax To Do list for visitors, by J Graham

https://www.google.com/.../AY2jSx4Z3M4uuTj5ibBuztxeegrcFw
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Halifax restaurants, by J Graham

Halifax Hotels · J
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Chi6doKUF1usHP3E9?g_st=ic
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Halifax Hotels, by J Graham

https://www.google.com/.../YVoNhGc9_TsERkUxx2yTWX5bg9FXCw
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South shore - Nova Scotia, by J Graham

https://www.google.com/.../y_08Lqk97Vo2cume7-gv5-zTzqfJqg
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Halifax coffee, by J Graham

All of the above can be saved to your Google maps app and viewed at later dates. Enjoy !

Wow, how generous of you - I am sure your friends appreciate this as much as I do: thank you!

We enjoyed our stay at The Hollis, even though we were barely there!