NOVA SCOTIA

Halifax (metro population 224,630 ), the capital and major port city of Nova Scotia, has many fine restaurants, exciting nightlife, museums, historic sites, art galleries and universities.

CLIMATE: the average winter temperature January - February is minus 4.6'c (40?F).The average summer temperatures is June - July is 17.5?c (64'F).

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourism Halifax, PO Box 1749, Halifax, NS, Canada B3J 3A5.

Tel: (902) 4216448.

HOW TO GET THERE: Several regional, national and international airlines serve Halifax International Airport (YHZ) 26 miles / 42 km northeast of the city.Direct flights arrive from destinations in Europe the U.S.A.and Canada.

Airport Bus Shuttle service is available from 6:30 am-10:45 pm to all major hotels CAN$ll one way.

1919 Upper Water St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3J5 Canada.

Hotel Tel: (902) 421-1700.

Fax: (902) 4225805.

Casino Tel: (902) 425-7777.

Type: Superior first class hotel & casino.

Location: downtown next to the Halifax waterfront, 3 blocks from the train station.

Casino: 20,000 sq.ft./ 1,859 sq.m.

Games: 630 slots (CAN$0.25 - 100), 40 tables (blackjack, minibaccarat, let it ride, big six, roulette) (bet limits vary dependent of business levels).

Open: llam-3am (Mon.-Wed.), 24 hrs.(Thu.11 am to 3am Mon.).Proper dress casual to formal.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: CAN $, currency exchange for major currencies.A.TM,'s accept MCNISA.

Amenities: Bar (casino upper level), 353 hotel rooms, floors for non-smokers.wheelchair access, 3 restaurants (Fife & Drum - eatery / pub, Edible Express - sandwich / take out, Thee Library - formal / buffet), seasonal dining terrace, meeting facilities, business center, health club, sauna, indoor pool, shops.

Credit Cards: AE / CB / DC / JCB / MCNISA.

Rates: CAN$120 & up.

Description: this is a temporary facility, a 33,000 sq,ft.casino is expected to open adjacent to Purdy's Wharf in 1998.

Affiliation: ITT Destinations, Inc.(Sheraton Hotels & Casinos).

Sydney (population 27,755) is on Sydney Harbor on Cape Breton Island.There are fine hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and convention and meeting facilities.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Enterprise Cape Breton.

Tel: (800) 565-3822.

HOW TO GET THERE: Regional, and national airlines with direct flights from other Canadian cities serve Sydney Airport (TOY) 10 miles / 16 km east of the city.

525 George St.(Centre 200 complex), Sydney, Nova Scotia Bi P 1 K5 Canada.

Tel: (902) 563-7777.(902) 563-7776.

Type: First class casino.

Casino: Sports themed 14,950 sq.ft./ 1,389 sq.m.gaming area.

Games: 250 slots (250, CAN$1, 5, 25), 20 tables (13 blackjack, 3 let it ride, 2 roulette, 2 big six).

Open: 24 hrs.daily.Minimum gaming age 19.Casual dress.

Casino language: English, Casino Currency: CAN$.

Amenities: All Star Grille, Millionaires Lounge, Handicap Access.

Affiliation: ITT Destinations, Inc.(Sheraton Hotels & Casinos).