TECC Summit 2011

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Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
October 25-26, 2011

Saint Mary's University Logo

The TECC Summit is an annual meeting of the technical experts working in Compute Canada.

Venue

Sobey Building
The summit 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).
SB422, SB420, SB415
4th 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.

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. Payment can be made at registration on the 25th.

Registration and Cost

Please register by October 18, 2011 by emailing Dianne O'Leary with your name and consortium. Please indicate in the email if you have any food sensitivities.

Cost to participants will be $30, which will cover lunch on both days. Payment can be by cash or cheque only at the morning welcome on October 25. Cheques can be made out to the Institute for Computational Astrophysics.

Schedule

See: Schedule for TECC Summit 2011

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
Note: If you cite the "Dalhousie Rate", rooms should be $149. Check online first though. Rate may be better.
The Westin Nova Scotian
Web-site
1181 Hollis Street, Halifax
Tel.: (800) 937 8461, (902) 421-1000
Note: Ask for the University Rate ($169). Promotions for lower rates often advertised on the web site.
Cambridge Suites
Web-site
1583 Brunswick Street, Halifax
Tel.: (800) 565-1263, (902) 420-0555
Note: Tell them you're with the TECC Summit and rooms will be $149.
Atlantica Hotel Halifax
Web-site
1980 Robie Street, Halifax
Tel.: (888) 810-7288, (902) 423-1161

Tours

Data Cave Tour at Saint Mary's University
October 25 and 26, 15:30-16:30
Visit ACENET's Mechdyne-built 3D immersive visualization environment.
Room S126 in Science Building at Saint Mary's University (PDF campus map, building S).
A group will leave the meeting main site (Sobey 422) at about 15:20 to walk to Science Building.
Medical IT Videoconference Project at Dalhousie University
October 26, 09:30-11:30
The tour consists of two parts. You are welcome to attend both parts or only the first general part if you wish. Note that the general tour overlaps the coffee break back at Saint Mary's.
The facilities being toured are in the Tupper Building on the Carleton Campus (PDF campus map, building F200) of Dalhousie University.
A group will leave the meeting main site (Sobey 422) no later than 09:15 to walk to Dalhousie University.
Part I. General tour of the facilities
09:30-10:30 - Theater A
Part II. Technical discussion of H.323 systems design
10:30-11:30 - G36

Where to eat

Lunch is provided at the meeting site both days, but for dinner you're on your own. Here are some suggestions:

  • 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
The Old Triangle
  • However, if you have a little more time and money to spend
The Five Fishermen restaurant and grill
  • Sample the local craft brews, available on tap at many of our pubs:
Propeller Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing
Granite Brewery
  • 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.

Things to do

Have some extra time? Arriving early or staying an extra day?

  • Visit
Halifax Harbour boardwalk
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Historic Properties
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Pier 21 Immigration Museum
  • Drive to Lunenburg and see the Bluenose II rebuild
Bluenose II Restoration Project Web-cam
The Town of Lunenburg
  • Find some lobster
The world's only Lobster Trap Cam