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Ferry service operates between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland. During May 2005, expect night crossings to last approximately 7 hours, and day crossings to last 5 1/2 - 6 hours. Schedules are available at the Marine Atlantic website.
The Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) crosses Newfoundland west to east from
Port aux Basques to St. John's, a distance of 984 kilometers - a full day's
drive. There is a high risk of moose/car collisions -- night driving on the
Trans-Canada Highway is discouraged.
The Department of Works, Services
and Transportation has installed digital cameras at five weigh scale sites along
the Trans-Canada Highway, in an effort to provide the motoring public in the
province with the most up-to-date road and driving conditions. To learn more
about preventing a collision with a moose or to view the present road
conditions, check out Newfoundland's Department of Works, Services, and
Transportation.
There is no train service in Newfoundland. You can take a bus to North Sydney, Nova Scotia, walk on the Marine Atlantic ferry and then bus, on DRL Buslines (Newfoundland), from Port-aux-Basques to St John's.
SMT (Acadian) Buslines (Nova Scotia) http://www.smtbus.com/ and Greyhound Canada are two bus lines that travel to North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
| Accomodations for competitors and provincial teams will be at the Memorial
University Residences (3 minute walk from the
shiai-jo). The residences are also available to tournament spectators Accomodation for officials will be at the Guv'nor Inn (also a 3 minute walk from the shiai-jo) Memorial University ResidencesMemorial University of Newfoundland Residences offer reasonably priced accomodations. The residences offer traditional university type accomodation with single and twin rooms and washrooms on each wing. A limited number of apartment style accommodations are also available that can accomodate four people per apartment in single rooms. Cost is $41.00 single, $66.00 twin ($33.00/person) including tax. The deadline for reservations is May 1, 2005. The accomodation reservation form is in the tournament technical package. Accreditation and registration will take place in Hatcher House in the university residences. Food ServicesA buffet style cafeteria food service is available in Hatcher House residence for those staying in the university residences Meal tickets MUST be ordered in advance to make uuse of this service. Meal tickets cannot be purchased on site. The deadline for ordering meal tickets is May 13, 2005. The meal ticket request form is in the tournament technical package. Fast food is also available on campus in the cafeteria in the University Centre Building and a nearby Tim Horton's. For more details:
Guv'nor InnGuv'nor Inn is a 3.5 star inn within easy walking distance of the shiai-jo. Confirmed rate for the 2005 Championship is $80 per room (rooms hold up to 4 people) plus tax. The deadline for reservations is April 20, 2005. For more details:
Alternate AccommodationsLooking for something a little different? St. John's has many
B&B's, and hotels.
Bed and BreakfastsSt. John's is home to dozens of B & B's, located in the downtown area (Queen's Road, Military Road, Gower Street, etc.). Most B & B's are large, older, homes that have been restored. For more information and listings see:
What to Bring[top]While we hope St. John's will have a great spring in 2005, we can't count on it. St. John's weather is unpredictable. In May you should be prepared for warm or cold, rain or snow, fog or sun, and wind; It will be windy, that's a definite. Keep the weather in mind while packing. Recommended clothing to bring:
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