Planning Your Trip
When and where is the Conference?
The 10th annual Canadian food law and policy conference will take place November 13 and 14th, 2026 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
All conference panels and workshops will take place at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, 6061 University Ave, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2. Rooms for each panel are listed on the conference programs.
The conference will be preceded by a public event - Why is Food So Expensive? Concentration, Control and Public Policy in the Future of Nova Scotia’s Food Systems - at 7pm on November 12th. This event will take place at the Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9. This event is open to the public.
We are still finalizing the location for the conference social on the evening of November 13th. More details soon!
Where Should I Stay?
We recommend the following three options for participants:
Rooms are $199 (plus 3% levy and 14% tax). Delegates can call 1-800-565-2020 or email ASK@lordnelsonhotel.com to make a reservation. Make sure to mention you would like the DAL rate.
Rooms start at $155 (plus 3% levy and 14% tax) with a continental breakfast. Delegates can call 1-800-565-1263 or email askhalifax@cambridgesuiteshotel.com to make a reservation. Make sure to mention you would like the DAL rate.
Different room pricing for private rooms or shared rooms. A private room is $133/137 + tax, maximum 2 people. Call 1-866-762-4122 or email central.res@hihostels.ca.
Please note that these are subject to hotel availability. Early booking is recommended to secure accommodation at the preferred rate.
This is a Food Law Conference: Where Should I Eat?
Here are some suggestion from conference organizing team member Abra Brynne:
Tart and Soul Cafe, on the corner of Coburg Road and Oxford Street (6389 Coburg Road). They have great coffee, yummy foods and prepared meals you can take away.
Uncommon Grounds is off campus (1030 South Park Street). They have excellent coffee, a range of breakfast and lunch foods, plus sweets - oh, and other hot beverages as well.
Bliss Caffeine Bar is downtown at 1451 South Park Street. They have some really yummy brunch offerings but it gets pretty busy. They make a really good flat white coffee and are woman-run!
If you are in the mood for some croissants, Le French Fix Patisserie is the place to go. They have pretty good croissants, and also offer hot beverages and macarons.
Fawn Restaurant is a high end food experience run by three amazing women entrepreneurs, one of whom used to work in the produce department at the Coop when it was at 295 Baker Street. Fawn is at 1589 South Park Street and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner but check their website for specific hours. It is expensive but a pretty extraordinary dining experience.
Henry House - this is the classic British - influenced, Atlantic historic pub. The beer and other beverage offerings are many and good, the food is good for pub food, and it is a fun experience. You can stay on the main floor or go to the basement for a different ambiance. It is located at the bottom of the downtown core, at 1222 Barrington Street.
The Halifax Brewery Market is located in an historic stone building, not too far from the NS Art Gallery, at 1496 Lower Water Street. The vendors (food, art / crafts etc) at the Brewery Market are interesting and personable and it is a charming venue. It is only open on saturdays, though, from 8AM - 1PM.
Also . there is a huge farmers market indoors at the Seaport which claims to be the oldest continuously operating farmers market in North America, dating from 1750.
More Questions?
Contact us at info@foodlaw.ca and we will do our best to direct your question.