The Westin Nova Scotian, hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Westin Nova Scotian is a hotel on Hollis Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, housed in a 15-story building overlooking the harbor and a nearby park. The property includes an on-site restaurant called Seaport Social, an indoor saltwater pool, a fitness center, and rooms with four-piece bathrooms.
The hotel was built in 1928 and opened in 1930 by Canadian National Railway as part of a larger development that included a new train station and a ship pier. A northern wing was added in 1959, making the building considerably larger than it was at opening.
The name Nova Scotian comes from the Latin for New Scotland and reflects the deep ties this coastal region has to the sea. Guests staying here are within easy reach of the waterfront, where the maritime character of Halifax is most visible.
The hotel is within walking distance of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the Scotiabank Centre, and Neptune Theatre. Accessible rooms with roll-in showers are available, and pets are welcome.
Queen Elizabeth II stayed in a suite here during her royal visits, and that room is still available to book today, offering harbor views. A royal visit in 1983 brought thousands of people into the surrounding streets, making the hotel a backdrop for one of the city's most remembered public gatherings.
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