Explore the College first-hand: absorb a lecture, tour the campus, chat with students and experience a taste of King's.

Campus Tours

We believe that a campus visit is one of the most important aspects of selecting the university that's right for you. Our capability to provide campus tours in April and May is limited. These modified tours are best suited to Grade 12 students, considering King's for next year. They include a conversation with an admissions officer and a guided tour of campus. We cannot gaurantee a tour of residence or meetings with professors as part of these tours.

Should you be a student in Grade 9, 10 or 11, you might benefit most from a tour during the academic year, between September and April. During these tours, students meet an admissions officer, sit in on the Foundation Year Programme Lecture of the day, go on a guided tour of campus and residence and enjoy a complimentary lunch in our meal hall.

Booking Your Tour

We are happy to provide personalized tours for you, your family and friends. Please let us know you are coming at least one week in advance by filling out a tour form. Please do not book flights before checking tour availability.

Students will often elect to tour Dalhousie University along with King's. You may arrange a Dalhousie tour by visiting the university's website here.

Please note the following:

• Please book your tour before making travel arrangements or booking flights, as we may not always be able to accommodate your request
• Tours in the summer do not include a lecture or lunch in our dining hall.
• Tours are only offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Please note that tours will be unavailable or modified due to class schedules or other events on the following days:

• Thursday, May 17: King's Graduation Day (no tours)
• Monday, May 21: University closure (Victoria Day)
• Monday, July 2: University closure (in lieu of Canada Day)
• Monday, August 6: University closure (Natal Day)
• Friday and Saturday, August 10th - 11th (Open House)

After you have visited King's, please help us to improve our service by filling out the online Campus Tour Evaluation Form.

Events Calendar

Coming to King's for a visit? Why not check out our current events listing here?

School/Class Visits

King’s invites school groups to visit the campus Monday through Friday. Our recruitment team would be delighted to arrange a program for your group that includes a presentation given by a member of our staff, a tour of the campus and an opportunity to connect with our faculty.

Please give us at least one month’s notice to arrange your visit. Contact our recruitment team at (902) 422-1271 ext. 263.
 

Open Houses

Open Houses provide another opportunity for prospective students to see what King's is like, both inside and outside the classroom. These day-long events include presentations and Q&As, a mock FYP lecture, guided tours of campus, complementary lunch in Prince Hall, a School of Journalism information session (for those interested) and a student forum.

Our last Open House of the year is Friday and Saturday, August 10 - 11, 2012. RSVP using this form.

Getting Here: Location & Parking

Directions

By car, the most popular route to King's College is from the north and from the Halifax International Airport, along Route 102 (Bicentennial Drive), which brings you into downtown Halifax via Bayers Road. If you're coming from the United States, you can reach Nova Scotia by driving through New Brunswick, or by using one of the ferry services connecting Maine with Yarmouth, N.S.

Flying times to Halifax:

• Toronto: 2 hours
• Montreal: 1.5 hours
• Boston: 1.5 hours
• New York: 2 hours
• Washington D.C.: 2 hours

Halifax International Airport has daily arrivals from many North American and European Cities. The airport is approximately a 20-minute drive from the King's campus but please allow extra time for inclement weather, peak traffic times and parking.

Accommodations for out-of-town guests are available at a preferred rate at the Lord Nelson Hotel, located about a 10-minute walk from campus and in close proximity to shopping, entertainment, restaurants, local attractions and bus stops. This hotel is also a destination for the airport shuttle bus service. Contact the hotel and ask for the University of King's College room rate. And please view information on other accommodations, services, attractions and maps.

Parking on Campus

Please check with our receptionist, Stephanie Boudreau, concerning availability of temporary parking passes for on-campus parking. Call just prior to your arrival (902-422-1271), or visit the reception desk in-person, located inside the front door of the Arts and Administration Building. If on-campus parking is unavailable, you may park on the streets surrounding the campus.