| Casino Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1983 Upper Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3Y5 |
| Opening date | June 1, 1995 |
| Total gaming space | 34,900 ft² |
| Signature attractions | 'The Schooner Showroom' The Compass Room |
| Notable restaurants | Trapeze Paradise Buffet Java Jazz |
| Casino type | Land-Based |
| Owner | Great Canadian Gaming |
| Previous names | 'Caesar's Sheraton Halifax Casino' |
| Renovated in | April 24, 2000, June 1, 2006 |
| Coordinates | 44°39′10.9″N63°34′33.1″W / 44.653028°N 63.575861°W |
| Website | www.casinonovascotia.com |
Casino Nova Scotia is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, and has locations in Halifax and Sydney. Steelman Partners designed Casino Nova Scotia and its sister casino Sydney Casino.
Halifax casino[edit]
The Nova Scotia Casino of Halifax and the Nova Scotia Casino of Sydney are the only gaming establishments in activity within the territory of Nova Scotia. The Casino of Halifax features 500 slot machines and a dozen of gaming tables. The casino’s Poker Room provides 8 tables of Texas Hold’em and Omaha Pot Limit. Nov 06, 2019 Information and Reviews about Nova Scotia Halifax Poker Room in Halifax, including Poker Tournaments, Games, Special Events and Promotions.
The Casino Nova Scotia opened a temporary location in the Sheraton Hotel Halifax on June 1, 1995. On April 24, 2000 it moved to a brand new, $100-million 'Vegas-style' facility on the downtown Halifax waterfront. It was originally owned by Caesar's until October 2005, when Casino Nova Scotia was bought out by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. When the Casino was sold to Great Canadian Gaming the affiliated Sheraton Hotel was sold separately to the Marriott Corporation.[1] In 2007, workers at the casino voted in favor of organizing a labor union.[2]
The casino has 650 slots and table games. There is an attached 550-car parkade, including 14 wheelchair-accessible spaces.
The casino is connected via pedway to the Marriott Halifax Harbourfront, formerly the Casino Nova Scotia Hotel and Sheraton Hotel Halifax. The pedway also connects to Purdy's Wharf, Scotia Square, and the downtown core.
Restaurants and lounges[edit]
There are several drinking and dining facilities in the casino, including nightly buffets and Sunday Brunch buffet in the 3Sixty Buffet Restaurant, casual dining and live entertainment in the 3Sixty Lounge, and concerts, conventions and other attractions in the Compass Room and the Schooner room.
Structural engineering[edit]
Engineered by BMR of Halifax, the casino has been described as one of the most complicated in the company's history. The size of the site meant that part of the building was built over water 70 feet deep (at its deepest point). Most of the land that the casino occupies had been created years earlier when that part of Halifax Harbour was infilled with loose rock and excavation material from other construction sites — reclaimed land was too soft to serve as a stable building foundation. BMR overcame the problem by engineering a design which incorporated driving caissons through the fill material and into the bedrock below. Then, using a specially designed doughnut-shaped pile cap as a support system, the engineers worked with the form work contractor to hang the casino's floor structure on the supporting caissons like a huge wharf.[3]
Sydney casino[edit]
Casino Nova Scotia added a sister casino in Sydney on August 1, 1995. The casino, located on George St. in downtown Sydney, was constructed as an addition to the city's Centre 200.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Casino Nova Scotia Hotel has been renamed as the Halifax MarriottTravel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland May 12, 2006
- ^Majority of Casino Nova Scotia workers in Halifax vote to unionizeMelanie Patten, The Canadian Press, 10-09-07
- ^BMR Structural EngineeringArchived August 29, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
External links[edit]
Nova Scotia Casino Entertainment
Casino Nova Scotia – Sydney
525 George Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia
Stats
| Table games: | 8 |
| Gaming machines: | 272 |
| Poker tables: | 4 |
| 24/7: | No |
| Parking: | No |
| Valet: | No |
| Casino sq/ft: | 11,100 sq/ft |
| Convention sq/ft: | 9,000 sq/ft |
Amenities
| Poker Room: | Casino Sydney Poker |
| Hotels: | Sydney Hotels |
| Rates: | – |
| Spas: | – |
| Venues: | Casino Sydney Event Space |
| Attractions: | Music Hall of Fame |
| Golf: | – |
Casino Nova Scotia Hotel
Review
Casino Sydney in Nova Scotia Canada, is associated with Casino Halifax, also in Canada. A larger casino floor serves as the main area of entertainment with over 11,000 Sq. Ft. of gaming area. Covering the majority of the floor are over 270 slot machines from some of the most popular software providers in the world.
Eight table games that include Blackjack, let it Ride, and Roulette as of late 2016 reside in a smaller area. The poker room is located near the table games and features 4 tables of NL Hold Em.
Upon entering the casino, guests are now treated to the Music Hall of Fame. A new addition to the casino in 2016, this venue features some of the legends of music and their history. Even if you arent into casino games, the music hall of fame is worth the visit.
For food and relaxation, the Junction Bar and Grille is open throughout the day with breakfast, lunch and dinner served. A full bar is open until 3 AM in a relaxed atmosphere.
One of the main attractions at Casino Sydney are the jackpots. Slots have a jackpot on certain games that acts as a progressive jackpot. Theres also a bad beat jackpot at the poker tables that pays to lose.
If you are looking to host an event, or meeting, Casino Sydney has two large meeting areas that are equipped to handle small and large events.
Contact
| Phone: | (902) 563-7777 |
| Toll Free: | (888) 334-1114 |
| Website: | http://sydney.casinonovascotia.com/ |
| Facebook: | http://www.facebook.com/CasinoNovaScotiaSydney |
| Twitter: | http://www.twitter.com/CNSSydney |