I happened to stay at Howe Hall residence when visiting Halifax last week. It's a very good place…read moreto stay if anyone's looking for cheap accommodation in the Halifax city centre. Location: Howe Hall is located inside the Dalhousie University campus. It's a very good location because it is walking distance to the waterfront and city centre- restaurant and bars. And it's about 10 mins busing to downtown, the route 1 bus stop is right outside of the residence. Parking: free, but you need to register your vehicle. Room service: daily if requested. Wifi: free. Bathroom: shared, gender-neutral bathroom. Very clean and bright. Food: cafeteria in the building is open daily, buffet style, and cheap! Overall: I am glad I stayed there instead of some sketchy airbnb places. It's the best value for your $$.

Do not sign your child up for Acadia University Sports Camp! What they advertise on their website…read moreis not what happens during the camp. The counselors are terrible and mostly just babysit. They hardly played any sports. They were supposed to swim every day but they closed the pool to clean it that week (bad planning on their part). Then they said the kids would go to the Splash Pad every day. They went twice. They advertise that the counselors have first aid but when a child fell down the concrete stairs they did not even have ice to put on her ankle. The descriptions of the camps are just false advertising. Stay away unless you only want your child to be babysat by uncaring students (just a summer job to them).