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Sheridan Casino Halifax
1919 Upper Water Street
Halifax, NS
Mr. Robert Shaw - (902)425-7777.
The Halifax casino was built on the waterfront next to Purdy's Wharf II to take advantage of Halifax's spectacular harbor, combining textural and design elements found in prominent Halifax buildings. The fifteen month construction project produced around 242 full-time jobs. The property add's to the cities's famous shoreline and attracts both area and out of town visitors alike to the downtown area.
The Sheraton Halifax Hotel has 351 guest rooms and suites with in-room coffeemakers, ironing boards and voice mail. The 32,900-sq.- ft. gaming facility has forty-four gaming tables, including an enclosed high-stakes room with six high-limit tables with $25.00 minimum bets, and 800 slot machines, including 26 high-limit machines.
Restaurants include The Library Cafe and Grill, Fife and Drum Pub with live entertainment, and Edible Express for a quick snack. Amenities include a small retail shop and a 2,200 square-foot custom designed circular bar. The six-hundred person ballroom is used for entertainment as well as sporting events. The small amphitheater with a lighthouse theme is used for smaller acts.
An extensive network of walkways between the Sheraton hotel and the casino, and a connection to the downtown pedway system was installed for the convenience of guest. The casino has a rotating ceiling resembling the sky, midway with interactive video games and a 600-car garage.
Summary: With a selection of eateries and entertainment venues, the new casino enhances the province's tourism infrastructure and complements Nova Scotia's scenic beauty with cosmopolitan entertainment and dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
Gaming Facilities: 32,900 square-foot gaming floor, 44 table games including Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette and Let-it Ride Poker, 6 high limit tables, 800 slot machines, 26 high limit slot machines.
Food and Beverage Service: 5,470 square-foot branded' restaurant and bar with separate entrances, food preparation, warehouse and staff facilities, an intimate 2,300 square-foot gourmet restaurant, 2130-square-foot Edible Express, 2200-square-foot circular Casino Bar and an upscale gaming lounge.
Entertainment Venues: 7,300 square-foot ballroom designed to accommodate 600 for cabaret-style entertainment and a stage equipped for world-class acts, an Amphitheater which incorporates design elements found in lighthouses ideal for duos, combos, solo acts, and a Midway featuring the latest in interactive games.
Additional Features:
Amenities include a rotating daypart ceiling, pedway link to Purdy's Wharf and the entire downtown pedway system, a 1,000-plus square foot retail area, valet parking and 600-space parking garage.
Paul Steelman, one of the world's leading casino designers did the architectural and design work for the Sheraton Casino Halifax. Paul started his own firm, Paul Steelman LTD in 1979, after working with several other companies. His firm specializes in themed entertainment complexes of hotel-resorts, theme parks, casinos and must see property. In the past three years they completed over forty casinos in 28 states and 16 countries.
Mr. Robert Shaw, Director of Marketing, is responsible for the communications, marketing and advertising for the Sheraton Casino properties both in Halifax and Sydney. Groups interested in holding a convention or tour at the Nova Scotia property can contact Mr. Shaw at (902) 425-7777.
Sheridan Casino Nova Scotia has invested over $8 million in advertising and marketing initiatives in order to promote the province of Nova Scotia. In addition to this, the high intensity labour market contributed $20.2 million in salaries and benefits to the province of Nova Scotia its first two years of operation.
The Sheridan also owns and operated the Westen Nova Scotian at 1181 Hollis Street in Halifax, (902) 421-1000.
