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 tours include a meeting with a member of the admissions team, the opportunity to attend Foundation Year Programme lecture, a student-led tour of campus, and lunch in Prince Hall, the King's dining hall.

Our tours are led by first year students in the Foundation Year Programme, who are role models on campus. They are eager to show you around and answer all of your important questions. As current students, they offer first-hand knowledge and insights about campus life, academics and can share their personal experiences with you.

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.

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;
• Because there are no Foundation Year Programme classes on Tuesdays, tours are not available on this day;
• Tours in the summer do not include a lecture or lunch in our dining hall.

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

• Monday, October 10th: University closure (Thanksgiving)
• Friday, October 28th, Open House (click here to register)
• Thursday, November 10th: no classes (Study Day)
• Friday, November 11th: University closure (Rememberance Day)
• Monday, November 14th: FYP midterm
• Wednesday, December 7, to Tuesday, December 20: exam period
• Wednesday, December 21, to Wednesday, January 4: University closure
• Friday, February 3: University closure (King George III Day)
• Friday, February 17, Open House (click here to register)
• Monday, February 20, to Friday, February 24: no classes (Reading Week)
• Friday, April 6: University closure (Good Friday)
• Wednesday, April 4, to Monday, April 23: exam period
• 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.

We offer Open Houses on Friday, October 28, 2011,  Friday, February 17, 2012 or Friday and Saturday, August 10 - 11, 2012. Find a date that works for you and then RSVP using this form.

Please note: Over the holidays, although we will receive your RSVP, we will be sending email confirmations when we return to work in January.  Please be assured that if you RSVP, you have a spot at the Open House. We look forward to seeing you there. Happy Holidays!

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.