Accommodations
Need a hotel room to attend the Congress? Below you'll find reservation information for CAO's host hotel. We encourage you to book rooms early for the busy summer season in Halifax. Once the host hotel is full, alternate properties will be posted to this page on a first-come first-served basis.
Please note: ALL hotel blocks are solely reserved for participants of Congress and will be monitored.
EXHIBITORS: Click here for room rates and booking links. Dedicated guestroom blocks have been secured for exhibitors at two nearby hotels.
The Sutton Place Hotel
Halifax NS B3J 2C4
Canada
The hotel is offering conference attendees a special room rate of $309 (plus taxes and fees). The deadline to book rooms at this special rate is June 9, 2025.
Book your room online using the button to the right, or call the hotel directly at 1-888-378-8866 or 902-932-7548 and quote the group code "2506CAO" to receive the discounted rate.
Ground Transportation
Please note that the hotel does not offer a shuttle service. For information regarding airport transportation, visit https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/buses-and-shuttles/.
Additional hotels
The Prince George Hotel
Halifax NS B3J 3P9
Canada
The hotel is offering conference attendees a special room rate of $269 (plus taxes and fees). The deadline to book rooms at this special rate is May 31, 2025.
Book your room online using the button to the right, or call the hotel directly at 1-800-565-1567 and quote "Canadian Association of Optometrists" to receive the discounted rate.
The Hollis Halifax
Halifax NS B3J 1V8
Canada
The hotel is offering conference attendees a special room rate of $259 (plus taxes and fees). The deadline to book rooms at this special rate is May 29, 2025.
Book your room online using the button to the right, or call the hotel directly at 1-855-420-4471 and quote the group "Canadian Association of Optometrists" to receive the discounted rate.
Residence Inn Halifax Downtown
Halifax NS B3J 2C3
Canada
The hotel is offering conference attendees a special room rate of $289 (plus taxes and fees). The deadline to book rooms at this special rate is June 2, 2025.
Book your room online using the button to the right, or call the hotel directly at 1-888-236-2427 and quote the group code "39th biennial congress" to receive the discounted rate.