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QUEEN’S MARQUE DISTRICT
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STAY
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ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
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TASTE
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SUSTAINABILITY
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WELLNESS
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MAKERS OF MUIR
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EXPERIENCE
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MUIR AT HOME
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OUR S T OR Y muirhotel.com
“Born of this Place,” Muir (Scottish Gaelic for sea) takes inspiration from the forces that have shaped sense Nova Scotia in the architecture and design,
amenities, art collection and cuisine throughout the vibrant Queen’s Marque district and, of course, through our Muir team, whose pleasure it is to host Like the place and people that inspired it, Muir is 3
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S TAY Muir’s interiors, furnishings and lighting are
Each room features a separate work and seating area Should you require a meeting room during your stay, the Wardroom, a fully equipped meeting room for
Scotian artists and artisans is proudly showcased in every room through commissioned paintings,
and co-working spaces at Modspace (opening in 2022),
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MODE R N MUIR TA R TA N
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H A NDCR A F T E D WA L NU T B A R
MUIR OLD FASHIONED COCKTAIL
A classic cocktail with the taste of bitters, Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 dashes Muir bitters
1 teaspoon water 2 ounces bourbon
Steps then add the water, and stir until the sugar is
IN-R OOM B OOK C OL L EC T ION Nova Scotians are known storytellers, passing on Muir has curated a collection of books that invite guests to learn about the enduring spirit of the people From solo sailing voyages around the world to intimate portraits of the wild horses of Sable Island,
One book from the Muir collection has been placed in each guestroom and suite for your enjoyment during The complete 6-book set is available to guests in the 7
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TA S T E
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CHE F A N T HON Y WA L S H We are delighted to have Chef Walsh as our Creative
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unrivalled culinary craftsmanship and visionary sense for artisanal Canadian cuisine played a vital role in
NO VA S C O T I A N HODGE P ODGE
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Celebrating Nova Scotia’s agricultural abundance, hodge podge is a simple stew featuring farm-fresh be the French dish
comes from the French verb hocher (to shake) implying a dish with several
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DINING DIR EC T OR Y
DRIFT
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A culinary love letter to Nova Scotia’s land, people and history, Drift features modern takes on classic Atlantic Canadian dishes and traditions while showcasing an abundance of ingredients from the
Unwind on the patio with a morning coffee and stunning views
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BKS
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speakeasy featuring a collection of carefully curated cocktails and menu features a collection of historically inspired cocktails and a BKS opens onto an elevated waterfront terrace, jutting out into the
IN-ROOM DINING
PRIVATE DINING
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Muir’s dining venues Drift and BKS, as well as a selection of distinct and varied restaurants within the Queen’s Marque district, offer unique and memorable settings for private gatherings and
W EL L NE S S
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FITNESS, CARDIO AND CLASSES
equipment, complete with screens for integrated programing and full Build core strength with rowing machines, stability balls and
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Strength training equipment includes full sets of weights and Fitness classes range from an energy-boosting spin class with premium playlists and endurance testing combos to a mindful yoga
VITALITY
OUTDOOR WELLNESS
With its immediate waterfront location and unprecedented ocean access, Muir offers outdoor wellness amenities, including kayaks, The Front Desk team will be pleased to suggest a waterfront route for
INTERLUDE SPA
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Located in the Queen’s Marque district with inside access to Windward Wellness, Interlude Spa is a privately owned spa, offering aesthetic services, massage therapy and hair services, including
BR E AT HE T HE BE NE F I T S OF S A LT
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The tranquil room is lined with Himalayan salt blocks and has air infused with Atlantic salt via a and allergens are removed from the body in the
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E X P ERIENCE
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DOING B U S INE S S MEETING PLACES
GETTING AROUND
The Wardroom is a fully equipped complimentary meeting room available for the
Our car and driver service featuring our hybrid Range Rover is complimentary for destinations Airport transportation and car rental can be
Colours Art Gallery is also available as a distinct 14
EVENTS, PROGRAMS & EXHIBITIONS
LITTLE WING (SEASONAL)
REACH (SEASONAL)
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE (SEASONAL)
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, Muir’s 36-foot Morris yacht, guests will get a rare
Feel the salt spray and ocean wind on your skin on our highspeed 24-foot motorboat,
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ART TRUE COLOURS ART GALLERY
ceramics in every room to a statement handcrafted tapestry in the lobby to photographs capturing
Art at Muir is further brought to life in True Colours, a private art gallery on the second
features the work of Laura Jean Forrester, Patricia events, please consult the information guide on your 16
L IGH T ING T HE WAY Welcoming guests to Muir are the
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, a pair of glowing columns that incorporate abstract Fresnel
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A R T I S T DIR EC T OR Y
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MUIR HOTEL – COMMON AREAS
Allison Pinsent Baker Rob Baytor Susan Coolen Briana Corr Scott Tim Forbes
Thaddeus Holownia Peter Powning Catherine Bagnell Styles Dyanne Wilson
MUIR HOTEL – SUITES & GUEST ROOMS
Samantha Battaglia Mark Brennan Brad Hall Thomas Joseph Denise Lanterman Gordon MacDonald
Rhonda Marineau Kelly Mitchelmore Peter John Reid
THE WATCH
Christopher Joyce Kelly Mitchelmore Will Robinson
Mariette Roodenburg Johanna Steffen
QUEEN’S MARQUE DISTRICT
Stephen Brookbank
Christie Lawrence Frankie Macaulay
Sharon Wadsworth Smith Sheri White Monika Wright
Steve Farmer John McNab Laura Jean Forrester Declan O’Dowd John Greer Sperry Design Thaddeus Holownia David Spriggs Corey Isenor Edoardo Tresoldi Ned Kahn MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects & Heavy Industries 18
QUEEN ’ S M A RQUE DI S T RIC T Waterfront in the heart of the new Queen’s Marque to the Atlantic Ocean and a multi-million-dollar
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T OUCH HI S T OR Y History is within reach throughout Muir and Visit the North Hull and read the story of Joshua
epic journey, , published in 1900, is included in Muir’s private curated Once you’ve entered the district, visit the Bosque
survey markers are granite boundary stones installed by the British military in the 19th century to mark the Bosque Gallery with the inscription THE BEACON
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that
Make your way to Prince Street and locate a series were used in ships to
the Indies, Galway, Cuba and the Carolinas that were
A R T WA L K Art is present at every touchpoint at Muir and , an art installation incorporating contemporary Fresnel Lenses as a nod to John Greer’s facing a cardinal direction and standing 12 feet high , a ghostly ship that 20
pieces establishes a distinct sense of place and pays After viewing the public art on display in the district, visit True Colours, Muir’s private art gallery, Muir, True Colours showcases a rotating collection of regionally curated art pieces that invites you to connect
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B IK E T HE B O A R D WA L K Make the most of Muir’s unprecedented waterfront Bike to Pier 21 to visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration and learn about the journeys and to the museum, at Pier 22, is open every Saturday 22
the oldest continuously operating farmers’ market in with a coffee on the steps of Queen’s Landing, a rare place along the waterfront where you can touch the
A RCHI T EC T URE & DE S IGN
A R CHI T EC T UR A L E XCE L L E NCE Our region’s most celebrated architect, Brian MacKay-Lyons, of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, has established a global reputation
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EXTRAORDINARY DESIGN
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interpretation of East Coast design while offering comfort,
TIMELESS MATERIALITY
Muir pays tribute to the roots of this region with materials like
RECLAIMED MATERIALS
Materials such as granite and cobblestone are used throughout
FURNITURE, TEXTILES & LIGHTING
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Muir’s interiors and furnishings are the work of internationally
Designed with graceful detail and commitment to quality and craftsmanship, furniture and lighting at Muir offer comfort and serenity in equal measure, taking inspiration from East Coast
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S U S TA IN A BIL I T Y RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES
SEA WATER LOOP
Sustainable practices are built into all aspects of operations; reducing waste and natural resource usage while incorporating renewable energy sources
Queen’s Marque and Muir were designed with plan heat pump reduce Muir’s carbon footprint and
change linens every third day unless otherwise
harnessing the renewable energy of the sea for
partners and suppliers to provide local products and ingredients, reducing our carbon footprint while providing a high quality and authentic 27
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M A K ER S OF MUIR
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T W O B IR D S ONE S T ONE Sarah and Kenny Macalpine left their day jobs four their days in nature while feeding their passion for 28
THE SOAP COMPANY OF NOVA SCOTIA
After a lifetime of chronic issues caused by synthetic ingredients, Leigh McFarlane was inspired to create simple, gluten-free, nutfree products that are both unscented and our custom bath salts with a fragrance that
UNDINE FOULDS
Undine Foulds is an Indigenous interdisciplinary artist of Métis and Irish functional ceramic tableware decorated entirely rocks and minerals, collected sand, metallic shavings and more are processed, tested and
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MUIR AT HOME Informed by Nova Scotia’s unique environmental and cultural landscapes, local historical design movements and traditional craft techniques, Muir’s collection of bespoke furnishings designed by Alessandro Munge and crafted in Canada, evokes a deep and meaningful sense of place, embodying the intricate relationship between past and future,
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marries materiality and artisanship with the grounding authenticity behind Muir’s “Born of this Place” Here are just a few of the pieces available in the the Front Desk for information on additional pieces
MUIR TARTAN
CA $ 795
Embodying Nova Scotia’s terrain, environmental hues and cultural connection to Scotland, the Muir Tartan is a contemporary The lightweight wool plaid was imagined and crafted as a sensory
CALLAN STOOL
CA $1,495
Inspired by traditional shaker style and local craft, the CALLAN walnut, CALLAN features a tactile channelled leather seat pad wrapping two edges and softening the piece with style and comfort in
LIV LOUNGE CHAIR & OTTOMAN
CA $ 2,695
motifs, the LIV lounge chair honours Canadian design and local timeless combination of walnut and black leather, the LIV lounge
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CALLAN ROUND TABLE
CA $ 1,895
The CALLAN round dining table (30") traditional dowel joinery with honest materiality and contemporary design, CALLAN makes a
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SINNI SIDE TABLE
CA $ 1,695
Showcasing a watery natural stone evoking the palette of Canada’s East Coast, the SINNI side table features wood joinery craftmanship rounded side table honours simple forms and
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CR E DI T S
The work of the following photographers appear in The Beacon: Brandon Barre Nicole Lapierre Tim Forbes Steve Farmer
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On Canada’s East Coast, generations of seafarers have counted on lighthouses as beacons that In 2022, a major art installation will be added to Rise Again Square, called of public art in the province, by Ned Kahn, has been commissioned to be a dramatic, interactive light display activated by its natural surroundings and by each visitor to
between nature and innovation, and will be
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