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In This Issue

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FOR YOUR INFO 8 | trends for 2015 Benchmark Resorts & Hotels shares their top meeting trends for 2015

11 | Can You Afford One Night?

Have you ever wanted to know where the most expensive hotels are? Look no further.

18 | Myth-Busting The best time to book airfare according to cheapair.com.

21 | HOTEL NEWS Loews Hotels & Resorts has announced that it has aquired the Mandarin Oriental San Francisco Hotel.

22 | Skype Like a Pro

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Stacey Hanke explains how to Skype like a pro.

PLANNING 10 | Incorporate Surprise into Your Plans Barry Siskind shares one of his greatest marketing secrets

12 | OMNIpresent: A space for all seasons Being OMNIpresent in Montreal’s Golden Square Mile

16 | PLANNER NEWS Keeping you informed with lots and lots of planner related news

17 | More Room For More Bags On 737S Coming Soon To An Airplane Near You

27 | ATLANTIC CANADA PROVINCES Are you traveling to Atlantic Canada? Check out what these great provinces have to say.

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS A WOMAN’S CODE

By Janette Rached, CMP

The old saying, “You can’t judge a book by its cover” may be true, but book covers and product packaging designers around the world have created an industry betting that people do judge and purchase products based on how they look!

My friend Sue is an young entrepreneur. One of the secrets of her success is the way she dresses. Even when travelling for a vacation or leisure time, Sue is in a business suit and heels. Her motto: “Wear great clothes. You never know whom you’ll meet!”

Everything you do makes some kind of statement, this is what she says!. The fact that Sue wears a business suit and not jeans and a tee shirt when she travels sends a specific particular message.

Appropriate dress is also a way of expressing respect for the situation and the people in it. So, your look may change depending on the business circumstances. Clothing has an effect on both the wearer and the observer. It has been proven that people are more likely to give money (charitable donations, tips) or information to someone if that person is well dressed Career counselors still advise their clients to dress for the job they want – not the job they currently have.

Meantime, Counselors know that people are evaluated by their appearance (this is a key body language element in first impressions), and they want their clients to gain a nonverbal advantage by already “looking the part.”

"The most basic mistake new employees make is underdressing," says Randall Hansen, a professor of business at Stetson University in Deland, Fla. "If unsure, dress conservatively. The best way to avoid a problem is to understand the corporate culture."

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MAKING THE RIGHT IMPRESSION AT WORK ISN'T HARD IF YOU KEEP IN MIND THREE BASIC POINTS WHEN BUYING CLOTHES FOR THE OFFICE: 1. Presentation counts.

For a professional women, the traditional look includes: • • •

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A skirt that hits just above the knee, slacks and perhaps pantsuits.

Simple jewelry and accessories.

Just a hint of makeup (no red lipstick for a meeting). Skip the perfume, especially during a job interview or the first few days at a new job, avoid perfume — Polished flats or moderate heels.

Sweaters.

Pantyhose may be the office standard. Ask.

Keep an eye out for regional/cultural and religions differences; what's standard in the Northeast may be seen as stuffy and impractical in the Southwest.

2. Casual shouldn't mean slovenly.

3. Dress as you want to be seen: Serious, professional, Classy and ready to meet clients.

Take in consideration that before you head to the shopping mall in search of new clothes, size up your office. If you want to be a manager, check out what the successful managers wear. Next, check out the rising stars in the office. They sure don't show up for work in their weekend or evening outfits. Many offices don't have written standards, and it's up to you to get it right.

Appearance can create credibility; Think of the number of times experts from opposing sides of an issue have made good points during an exchange, but you remember what one said simply because that person was better dressed and came across better on screen.

As usual, Mark Twain said it best: “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society”. And remember that: ”You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.” - Zig Ziglar

Janette Rached, B.A., CEM, CMP, has over 10 years Event Management experience in both corporate and government sectors. janetter111@hotmail.com

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2015 trends

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels top meeting trends for 2015

Integrating adventure & inspiration

Happy days are here

Meeting professionals today are seeking to deliver unique, creative experiences and more ROE (Return On Experience) as well as ROI with their planning and programing activities. Teambuilding and rich meeting destination immersion that extends far beyond the four walls of a hotel, resort or conference center are in demand–and in some cases high-adrenaline adventures. The result: unique, heightened inspirational and educational takeaways that challenge a group while bringing them closer together as a cohesive and productive team.

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All indicators point to 2015 being a great year for the meetings business. Group demand is strong and rates, especially during peak periods, are trending up. Active meeting market segments contributing significant volume in 2015 include Education, Associations, Finance, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Energy-related, Insurance and especially Technology. An improving economy is providing a great environment for renewed investment in people, in training and development, and in strategic planning.

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Get social Social Media and the meetings business are now indelibly partnered, primarily through LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and smart phone apps. Facebook is still more of a personal communications platform, with planners and suppliers using LinkedIn to communicate meeting agendas and logistics, and utilizing specialized smart phone apps, Twitter and Instagram to communicate and solicit participants’ ideas and feedback during and after a meeting.

Connectivity, connectivity We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again. Powerful and reliable Wi-Fi is absolutely essential to win meetings business today.

Optimized bandwidth is extremely important as most conferees today come with one or two iPads, business and personal smart phones, laptops, etc.

Connectively during the meeting is as important as connectivity later on in the guestroom. A property that stumbles in this area risks losing the business next year, and unhappy commentary on social media.

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels has announced the “Top Meeting Trends for 2015″ as observed by its properties. Benchmark Hospitality International is a U.S.-based hospitality management company, which operates 40 hotels, resorts and conference centers coast to coast and off shore.

The smart set Smart phones drive everything about meetings today – whether an advance virtual tour of hotel & meeting facilities via FaceTime, communicating agenda and destination information through specialized apps, providing transportation logistics and updates and live streaming, or communicating during meetings with fellow attendees and session presenters. Gone forever are the days when planners asked conferees to leave their cell phone in the guestroom—today smart phones are a critically important business tool for planners, conferees and suppliers for use during a meeting. (Just keep them on mute or vibrate!).

The 2015 Complete Meeting Package is completely customized Today the complete meeting package (CMP)–sacrosanct over the last four decades in the conference center business– essentially no longer exists. Every package is completely customized to the planner’s exact needs and specifications. Generally the end product has many of the CMP components, but these are arranged in ways meaningful to the meeting experience and no longer standardized.

Winning the business with wellness Believe it or not, some of today’s chief meeting influencers are a property’s Chef and F&B Director, in addition to the overall service team. Meetings are a significant investment for companies. Proper attendee wellness and nutrition drive productivity and learning.

Bringing chefs into the decisionmaking process with menu customization to maximize and sustain energy levels, accommodate dietary preferences, and consider allergy awareness has become a significant part of the meeting planning process, and is top-ofthe-list of with planning professionals today. Having the chef involved can be critical to winning the business. When it comes to in-house team building initiatives provided by a meeting venue, talented chefs hosting unique culinary programs are a major selling point to planners.

The 21st century meeting environment High-end boutique and personal luxury properties—once shied away from by planners—are now sought-after venues for important and especially high-level meetings, and these properties everywhere are taking notice. Many smaller highend boutique hotels and resorts offer a highly personalized and intimate meeting experience with a unique ability to blend a client’s corporate ethos and values with the hotel’s culture for a seamless meeting. For those meetings looking for more traditional conference venues, space clearly rules.

Venues offering vast meeting space both inside and out-of-doors are in high demand for mid-level and traditional training meetings. Planners are looking for an ever growing number of breakout rooms and unique gathering places often located outside and off the beaten path.

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Trade Shows

Incorporate Surprise

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By Barry Siskind

One of my greatest marketing secrets, I learned from my father.

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hen I was 12 years old I worked for my father on Saturdays in his retail store. The challenge he faced was having a number of small and inexpensive items of various types left unsalable. There weren’t enough of any one product to have a dedicated sale and discarding all of these items would have affected his bottom line. What he did was randomly package five or six of these items into a small paper bag. Then he taped all the bags closed and placed them all in a bin. On the top of the bin he created a hand-made sign which read, “Surprise Bags - $ 1.00. He sold them all in one weekend.

My father was able to successfully ignite an element of surprise and how boring and predictable our lives would be without it. It was a lesson that I have never forgotten.

Human brains tend to focus on things that are new or changing. Think about the people you work with every day. My guess is that you hardly notice them until something has changed – a new pair or eyeglasses or a chin that has sprouted a beard. You may not recognize the change instantly but there is a feeling deep inside that says something is different about this person.

I recall a vendor who once sent a personalized card to their entire customer base wishing each of us a “Happy Spring.” It was a well-received initiative and totally unexpected. However when they did it again the following year, it did not get the fanfare they received for their first attempt.

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We seek surprise and novelty in our lives by choosing what we like to read, movies we like to watch or new restaurants where we will dine. Without surprise and change our lives would be painfully dull and one day would blend into the next leaving us with very little to remember.

One anonymous writer is quoted as writing, “Surprise is like crack for your brain.” Surprise has the affect of stimulating the brain in a way that once experienced, craves for more. That’s not a bad thing considering that surprises in life are often few and far between. Those who incorporate the element of surprise have an advantage.

Most exhibitions are not designed to capitalize on this drive for surprise; instead they are designed for consistency. Exhibitors are found in long rows where staff stands near the back regurgitating facts about their newest products and services to a visitor craving for something different in their exhibition experience. Its only when their show participation loses this predictability, that the imagination and attention of the visitor is sparked. With a bit of thought you can become the “Kinder Surprise” of exhibitors at the next exhibition you participate in.

The beginning point is to ask “What do your customers expect when they do business with you or visit your booth at an exhibition?” Then turn their expectations upside down by asking, “What can I do to go beyond these expectations?”

Surprise is often found in the small unexpected and inconsequential things we seldom think about until they happen. They are also most appreciated when your visitors think that the surprise you have planned was meant specifically for them and not everyone who passes by. For example: If you are arranging a specific meeting time with a prospect at your booth why not send them a detailed map guiding them from their hotel room to your booth with a stop along the way at a coffee shop where you have arranged to have their favourite latte waiting.

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• Have a gift left at your visitor’s hotel room.

• Promise to follow-up in five days and then do it in two.

• Customize your demonstration by including the prospects logo or brand images.

• Have your CEO call after the show thanking customers for their business.

• Provide a personalized concierge to help your out-of-town customers find interesting places to eat or access to local entertainment.

• If your prospect is celebrating a special event during show hours have a birthday, anniversary or congratulations card, treat or sign that says “Congratulations” ready when they visit your booth.

A resort in Vancouver Island ranks among the most expensive hotels in the world. More specifically, the survey established the 20 most expensive luxury hotels for the months of July and August 2014, the main summer holiday period.

• Develop a VIP Education package which includes reserved seating, meet and greet with speakers and a bound copy of the seminar handouts.

The Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, a luxury tent camp located in the Clayoquot Sound World Biosphere near Tofino on Vancouver Island's west coast, ranks as the world's eighth most expensive hotel according to the survey. The resort landed in the Top 10 thanks to an average nightly price of $3,681 for a couple during the summer months. In North America, no other hotel is more expensive.

• Rather than providing an advertised “show special,” give an unexpected discount to customers after they have placed their order.

• Develop a planning guide, with very little reference to your products or services, with helpful hints on how your customer can make the most of their show time.

• Create a comparison shopping guide which lists features and benefits of product provided by various vendors.

Your customers may have accumulated a number of pieces of literature and samples. Arrange with a courier to deliver them, free of charge, to your customer’s office.

Keep your promises. Many of your trade show visitors have received promises of follow-up or answers to questions by other vendors. Most of these promises are either not followed up or done long after the issue was resolved.

These are some of my ideas that I hope they will stimulate your thoughts. Be aware of the importance of surprise in your life and see what kinds of things you respond best to from the people you do business with. When something happens that was totally expected add it to your growing list of ideas.

The trick is to incorporate some of these ideas into your next exhibit program and then watch your customers’ eyes light up.

Barry Siskind is North America’s foremost trade and consumer show expert.

Visit his Web site: www.siskindtraining.com, or e-mail him at: barry@siskindtraining.com

Topping the list of the world's most expensive hotels is North Island Lodge, a private island resort located in the Seychelles. There, a vacationing couple has to spend, on average, $6,559 to stay overnight. Another three private island resorts, four luxury safari lodges in Africa and a resort in Italy complete the Top 10. (Refer to the list below.)

Two more resorts in North America rank inside the Top 20. The Ranch at Rock Creek, located in Montana's rugged landscape, ranks 19th most expensive with an average rate of $2,385 per night. Slightly cheaper and ranking 20th most expensive in the world is the Queen Charlotte Lodge.

This luxury salmon fishing lodge is nestled in British Columbia's Queen Charlotte Islands.

Following are the world's 10 most expensive hotels. The rates listed reflect the average nightly amount a couple has to spend to stay at each respective resort during the period spanning July 1 through August 31, 2014.

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North Island Lodge (Mahe, Seychelles) $6,995 Fregate Island (Seychelles) $5,246 Laucala Resort (Taveuni, Fiji) $5,040 Khwai River Lodge (Okavango Delta, Botswana) $3,800 Savute Elephant Camp (Chobe, Botswana) $3,800 Eagle Island Camp (Okavango Delta, Botswana) $3,800 Singita Sasakwa Lodge (Serengeti, Tanzania) $3,700 Clayoquot Wilderness Resort (Vancouver Island, Canada) $3,681 Le Dune, Forte Village Resort (Sardinia, Italy) $3,114 Mnemba Island Lodge (Zanzibar, Tanzania) $3,100

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When the doors opened at a 1050 Sherbrooke Street West hotel in Montreal during the 70’s, it had it all going on, including: location, location, location.

OMNIpresent:

A space for all seasons

By Marilyn Lazar

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE.

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n the heart of what has become known as “The Golden Square Mile”, today’s Hotel Omni, Montreal remains a formidable presence in the hospitality industry.

With boutique hotels now dotting Old Montreal and trendy venues cropping up in Griffintown, Sherbrooke West retains its unique foothold: walking (or running) distance to Mont Royal, not to mention being next door to world class shopping, restaurants and the city’s major museums and galleries.

A recent renovation refreshed the Omni’s decor, leaving “good bones”; executive suites and large rooms with king-sized beds are harder to come by in small, boutique-style operations. The Omni has also maintained some of the original marble and brass detail, while opening up and brightening the lobby and improving flow between the busy bar, the cozy café and the front desk.

Interestingly - and no less important - they have also retained some of the original Four Seasons staff, such as the ubiquitous doorman. His friendly greeting and professional demeanor hearken back to Issy Sharp’s famous commitment to service. The founder of the Four Seasons Hotel said: “The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single

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principle that transcends time and geography, religion and culture. It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.”

This attitude still prevails at the Hotel Omni, along with a new and specific Omni brand of service. Upper management does not think it is beneath them to do any task that helps the hotel machinery run smoothly and this attitude trickles down through the entire team. Dean, head of security, also at that address since the doors opened, is quick to fetch a mop and clean up a spill. Director of Sales and Marketing, Monica Orr has also been spotted using a serviette to pick up a speck of dirt. Uniquely qualified to comment on the operations of the hotel, having been involved at this location multiple times over an impressive career, Ms. Orr likes to focus on what she lovingly calls the “story” told by the hotel.

The Lower Lobby decor indeed tells a story and reflects much thought.

There is a vignette of period furniture by the window, and an artistic list of historically significant events on the wall. There is a separate entrance which would prove very handy for a VIP reception.

The rich beginnings of the Omni’s distinctive neighbourhood are reflected in décor representing eight “pillars”, such as art and business. For example,

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“It’s not like being in some big hotels where you’re more or less stuck in one room, tripping over people from another group who are occupying the room next door.”

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there hangs a portrait of Hugh McLennan who first coined the term “two solitudes”. Looking for a theme for your next meeting? You can pick a theme from among these and customize activities accordingly for your group.

Ongoing regular functions include weekly rooftop barbecues, a Scottish-themed evening complete with whiskey tasting and a selfexplanatory “Fashiomnistas” night.

I experienced warm staff attention at check-in, check-out and in between. For example, arriving at the hotel, my heart sunk to find myself behind a large group of flight attendants, believing my check-in process would be slowed by the crowd. I was wrong. They were swiftly organized on one side and an employee behind the desk greeted me warmly, then went above and beyond the call of duty, handing me my keys and explaining some of the complimentary perks of my Omni Select Guest status: • • • •

In-room Wi-fi morning beverage of choice delivered to the room pressings shoe shine

On checkout, I benefited from similar attention. While loading my car for departure, I dropped a bottle of wine in the middle of an area bustling with guests and cars. From the valet who removed the broken glass, to the barista behind the bar who gave me something with which to clean my shoes, staff was efficient and pleasant.

Planner publisher Michel Geoffroy adds this tip, specifically for planners: “What I like about the Omni is that if you have a group of a certain size – say, 200 people - you might organize breakfast in the Pierre de Coubertin room, move them into the Saisons A and B for breakout sessions, and then back for lunch. You can basically take over a complete floor for your people. It’s not like being in some big hotels where you’re more or less stuck in one room, tripping over people from another group who are occupying the room next door.”

The Omni Hotel building may have been designed during the heady times of The Montreal Olympics, but it works just as well for event planners today. The Omni brand combines old-fashioned commitment to client care with a firm foothold on the future. With the acquisition of the King Edward Hotel in Toronto and possible expansion into Western Canada, Omni is a name to keep on your radar.

A 70-year-old British tourist is in jail in Morocco for being gay, news reports said Sunday. Ray Cole was arrested with a local man at a bus stop in Marrakesh last month, and was sentenced to four months on Thursday, according to the KentOnline website.

Speaking in Deal in southern England, Adrian Cole said his father was sleeping on the concrete floor of a cell he shared with up to 60 other prisoners.

“The prison doesn’t segregate so he’s sharing with murderers, rapists, paedophiles,” Cole said. “The trial was a complete farce,” he said.

“They’ve gone through his phone and found photographs that they’re using as evidence for a homosexual act.”

Charlie Elphicke, the local member of parliament for Deal, said the imprisonment showed tourists were not safe in Morocco. “I’ve been doing all I can to help free Mr Cole from these appalling charges,” he said. “I’m deeply concerned about his safety and it’s clear that if you visit Morocco you’re at serious risk of facing trumped up charges for medieval crimes.”

A spokesman for Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office told Kent Online: “We can confirm the detention of a British national in Morocco. We are providing consular assistance.”

In its advice to travellers, the Foreign Office warns that homosexuality is a criminal offence in Morocco.

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The Planner dives right in!

By Lysanne Pelletier

As you know, this column is designed to introduce you to activities that are non conventional. Even though the summer season is still a month away, we chose to talk to you about Full Moon Rafting, something that will dive you right into summer group activities.

Smaller is more fun Horizon X was founded in 2000 as a kayak school. In 2004 rafting and other activities were added. Mr. Bertrand is proud to be the smallest agency on the Ottawa River.

According to him, the experience is richer because the fewer people on the river, the less waiting, the greater fun! In numbers, these rafts have a capacity of 6 to 7 places and a maximum of up to 42 people.

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Fight water with water Proud to be the only one in Canada to offer full moon rafting, Martin Bertrand - founder and owner of Horizon X, introduced us to the white waters of the Ottawa River.

With his taunting personality, Mr. Bertrand knows how to handle both his guests and the rapids. His passion is moving! Water was his worst enemy. He nearly drowned at a very young age. He not only overcame his biggest fear, but became one of the only guides in Canada with IRF (International Rafting Federation) class 4-5 certification. With 17 years of white water and teaching experience, he holds all the skills and enthusiasm to make you feel comfortable and to spend an unforgettable time. I almost forgot a surprising detail: his little girl, who is now 7 years old, began her career at 13 months... Isn’t remarkable!

What to expect Here’s what your adventure looks like: The activity starts around 10 pm and they ask you to be on site no later than 8 pm. Personally, I suggest you arrive early to take advantage of the peace that reigns in this little paradise. River views, volleyball, BBQ, rustic cabins and campsites are awaiting you. Once you have registered and slipped into your wetsuit, the yellow bus (yes, the one from your childhood which strangely smells the same!) takes you on a 30 minutes ride to the boat. Fitted out with a paddle and a

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helmet, you plunge right in! The adventure begins peacefully under a full radiant moon, where nocturnal landscapes loom its splendour. It’s the calm before the storm! But don’t worry, because the Federation only allows level 2 descents at night.

It’s an excellent introduction for those who are afraid of being thrown out of the raft. Something I didn’t know, it is possible to turn around and go backwards in a rapid. The raft starts to swirl back and forth and gives you exactly the bit of adrenaline you are looking for!

The activity ends around 1 o’clock in the morning. From there, you move on to the fire pit to roast some marshmallows, before heading back to your cottage or tent.

When, where, how much?

Horizon X opens its doors for the summer season as soon as Mother Nature permits. There’s no official date, just call ahead.

A full day of rafting varies between $115 and $ 35 depending on the size of your group and Full Moon Rafting is at $130. Getting there is simple. Horizon X is located less than an hour from Ottawa and a shuttle is offered by request. For more details, visit www.horizonx.ca.

Don’t hesitate to share your ideas for our next adventure piece.

Write to us and share your own experience.

The Planner’s team will be happy to hear from you!

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Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa

Minutes from Ottawa in the heart of Gatineau Park. LEED®-certified.

5,100 sq ft. of meeting space, perfect for small to mid-sized corporate retreats. Restaurants, bar lounge, spa, hot tubs and pool, free Wi-Fi, parking, park trails and waterfalls.

1-888-567-1838 / 819-459-1838 / Wakefieldmill.com

Nordik Spa-Nature

Escape city life, clear your mind, and channel your energy all in one stunning location – Nordik Spa-Nature, located at only 10 minutes from Ottawa. The perfect spot for a meeting or training, two lodges can accommodate 15 people each and come equipped with everything you need, including A/V equipment, wireless Internet, and catering services. Special packages for delegates are also available.

1-866-575-3700 / 819-827-1111, ext. 335 / lenordik.com

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App Would Let Users Gauge Stress Levels

The next addition to the collection of health apps coming online for smartphones may be a stress test, researches said at a recent conference. With a simple tube, some software and a saliva sample, people can measure levels of the stress hormone cortisol, according to new research presented last week at the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society in Chicago.

“We have designed a method by which anyone with a smartphone will be able to measure their salivary cortisol level quickly, easily and inexpensively,” said lead investigator Dr. Joel Ehrenkranz, director of diabetes and endocrinology at Intermountain Healthcare in Murray, Utah.

While a commercial lab may charge up to $50 to run a quantitative salivary cortisol test and take a week to provide results, the smartphone test will cost under $5 and give results in about 10 minutes, Ehrenkranz said. The public will be able to monitor their own cortisol levels whenever they want. So they designed the devise to be inexpensive to manufacture, and easy to use.

To take the test, a person puts a straw-like saliva collector under the tongue, and capillary action wicks the saliva to an assay strip in a cassette that’s inserted into a reader. The reader aligns a lens and light diffuser with a smartphone’s camera and flash. A few minutes later, an image analysis app quantifies the cortisol value.

St. John’s video recognized in the Best Destination Video category by CONVENE The Professional Convention Management Association has recognized Destination St. John’s marketing efforts. Their publication CONVENE has an Annual Best in Show edition and has recognized the DSJ video in the Best Destination Video category.

Destination St. John’s created a video that brought the destination to life and that tells its colourful story. St John’s has an eclectic, sophisticated urban centre that is on the edge of the continent, with thousands of miles of unspoiled coastline.

Unique features like iceberg viewing from a picnic blanket are illustrated in spectacular images that highlight the destination’s exotic nature. The Irish and English cultures remains prevalent, with numerous unique dialects, warm and friendly island people where strangers inexplicably become friends are intangible, but part of what makes the destination an uncommon experience.

Though difficult to capture on screen in 60 seconds (they’re better experienced live to be truly appreciated), the video does manage to reveal the intangible.

See the video for yourself: www.youtube.com/user/destinationstjohns/

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Get Whisked To Connections United Airlines Adds Mercedes-Benz Tarmac Transfer Service At Lax United Airlines recently expanded its Mercedes-Benz tarmac transportation service to Los Angeles International Airport, offering the airline’s top frequent flyers increased comfort and a new way to save time when connecting through the airline’s hub.

United will chauffeur selected Global Services members and United Global First customers to their connections in Los Angeles using its fleet of Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC SUVs, powered by environmentally friendly, clean diesel technology. United representatives will meet customers at the aircraft, escort them to the waiting Mercedes-Benz vehicle and drive them across the tarmac to their connecting flight. The expediting service gives priority to customers with close connections.

United also offers the transfer service at its hubs in Chicago, Houston, Newark and San Francisco, and the airline plans to further expand it this year.

Coming Soon To An Airplane Near You

More Room For More Bags On 737S Boeing announced the launch of its new Space Bins recently, which provide more room for carryon bags. Space Bins are now available on new Next-Generation 737s and 737 MAX airplanes.

Each of the larger Space Bins will stow six bags, two more than the current pivot bins installed on Next-Generation 737s with the Boeing Sky Interior. That’s based on a standard size carry-on bag measuring 9-in x 14-in x 22-in (23 cm x 36 cm x 56 cm).

With a lower bin lip height, Space Bins provide increased visibility into the back of the bins to make bag loading easier. They’re also as easy to close as the current pivot bins, but require no bin assist mechanism.

Launch customer Alaska Airlines will begin installing Space Bins on all new deliveries as soon as the larger bins become available in late 2015.

Boeing’s Space Bins will also be available for retrofit on in-service Next-Generation 737s.

Amazon is setting its sights on the travel industry

The Four Seasons Custom Designed Luxury Jet

Nothing but the Best

In its push to expand beyond an online store for books and merchandise, Amazon.com is entering the travelreservations business. The e-commerce retailer recently introduced Amazon Destinations, which provides maps, lodging deals and information about restaurants at popular weekend getaway near Los Angeles, New York and Seattle. The world’s biggest online retailer by revenue will be competing with Priceline Group Inc., Expedia Inc., Startup Airbnb Inc. and others for a piece of the online hotel-booking market.

Four Seasons has introduced its Private Jet, the industry’s first fully branded private jet experience.

The Four Seasons retrofitted 757 Jet can transport 52 guests on bespoke journeys, offering travellers a Four Seasons travel experience.

The fully branded Four Seasons jet features handcrafted leather flatbed seats, globally inspired cuisine, Four Seasons service - onboard and on the ground - and global in-flight WiFi. Travellers will also have access to exclusive experiences available only to Four Seasons Jet passengers.

The Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, including accompanying staff and crew, will also be available for private charter.

Following a successful test drive in 2014, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts shifts into the fast lane with the global launch of Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences, now bookable for guests across North America, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates at 12 of the brand’s 26 hotels and resorts. The package includes access to new Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini, and Porsche models, tips from experienced racing professionals. The pre-arranged courses will take guests through some of the world’s most beautiful routes and historic landmarks.

The properties will offer morning, afternoon, and evening sessions every day, each lasting two and a half hours. The cost of the experience is $999 USD per couple (excluding accommodations).

Corporate group packages are also available to add adrenaline to any meeting.

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Myth-Busting:

the best time to book airfare

After analyzing 415 million airline fares, CheapAir.com has found that no single day of the week is statistically better for booking cheap airline tickets.

Contrary to popular myths that Tuesdays or Sundays are the best days to buy, CheapAir found that no specific day of the week or time of day will consistently save travellers money.

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heapAir decided to investigate this issue after The Wall Street Journal reported that Sunday is the best day to buy airline tickets, according to ticket sales data collected by the Airlines Reporting Corporation. The conclusion was based on tickets purchased, but corporate travellers tend to book last minute, pay higher fares and purchase tickets on work days. This likely skewed the data and made Sundays appear to be the cheapest day to buy flights.

Rather than examining tickets purchased, CheapAir examined all fares that were available on domestic flights since the beginning of 2014 - a total of 415 million airfares. The differences between days of the week were statistically insignificant. The cheapest days to buy - Wednesday and Thursday - were cheaper than the most expensive days Saturday and Sunday - by a grand total of $3.

“The day you choose to fly and how far in advance you purchase can make a huge difference in your airline ticket price, but the day of the week you purchase that ticket really doesn’t matter,” said Jeff Klee, CEO of CheapAir. “If you see a great fare on Monday, don’t wait for Tuesday or Sunday. Rates can change rapidly, so take advantage of cheap airline tickets when you spot them.”

In April, CheapAir found that the cheapest airline tickets were available an average of 54 days before the flight, and the prime booking window was between 29 and 104 days. However, the destination, travel date and other variables could drastically affect the prime booking window.

“The best thing to do is check for fares early and often,” added Klee. “Become familiar with the market on your travel dates so you learn to spot good and bad deals.”

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Speed Reading

Tricks

Slow readers not only waste time but their comprehension suffers, here are five tips for picking up speed.

Never read without a pen.

By moving the tip of a pen beneath a line, your eyes will instinctively follow, speeding you up. On a computer, run the onscreen cursor under the text.

Pick up the book.

Remember Every Name Every Time

Always introduce yourself first.

You can be so intent on selling yourself or your ideas that you fail to really make an impression by remembering someone’s name. Instead get your own intro out of the way, fast. Then you can focus on the other person.

Reading at 45-degree angle is easier on the eyes than off a flat surface.

Confirm and repeat.

Relax your eyes.

In the first 20 seconds, make him feel there’s no one else in the world.

Focus on full lines, not specific words, using peripheral vision. Move your head, and pay attention to the upper half of letters.

Connect the name to your brain.

Kill that voice in your head.

When you meet a guy named Bill, start thinking of other Bills you know.

Like Bill Clinton. Or, “Oh, my uncle Bill”. Or, a duckbill or a dollar bill.

We need reminders.

Silently repeating words slows you down. To break the habit, try quietly humming.

Use the name three times.

Keep on truckin’.

No third-rate salesman rap: “Well, John, great to see you, John.” Spread it out – once to confirm you have the name right, then in mid-conversation, and again when you say goodbye.

Resist the urge to “regress” and reread.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is launching its first new brand in nine years.

The company will spend $20 million to launch the Tribute portfolio, which will comprised independent hotels that affiliate with Starwood.

The hotels will keep their names and get access to the marketing and distribution network of the hotel giant, which has more than 1,200 hotels in about 100 countries. Guests at the Tribute hotels will also earn Starwood loyalty points.

And speaking of Starwood, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has revealed the results of a newly commissioned survey on global wine and travel trends as part of the brand’s signature premium wine program, Sheraton Selects Wine program. The survey found that after a long day, one out of every two people would reach for a glass of wine (48%), rather than their smartphone/tablet (15%) or even their spouse (15%).

The research was conducted by market research firm, StudyLogic. The survey took a closer look at the wine habits, taste preferences, spending habits and social influences of today’s global traveler. The results provided insights into the close relationship between wine and travel and also uncovered some surprising statistics showing where wine stacks up among some of life’s other indulgences.

‘Unwined’ • Respondents would be more likely to give up their smartphone for a day (29%), sex for a week (23%), or their social media accounts for a week (23%), in return for a premium highly rated glass of wine • Wine is the most desirable way to unwind while traveling (57%), beating out the spa (23%) and the gym (12%) • Three-fifths (60%) of respondents note that they drink the most wine while traveling

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While on the road, nearly three-quarters of respondents (74%) are more adventurous in trying new wines • Travelers are more likely to invest in premium wine, with two-thirds (67%) willing to spend the most on wine while away from home “As a global leader in hospitality, we constantly strive to better understand what our guests want from their hotels, and then aim to exceed their expectations,” said Hoyt Harper, Global Brand Leader for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

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hotel news Loews Hotels & Resorts has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the 155-room Mandarin Oriental San Francisco Hotel, which has been renamed the Loews Regency San Francisco. The Loews Regency San Francisco joins the Loews Regency New York, to create a distinct luxury brand, Loews Regency. The Loews Regency New York, recently underwent a $100 million renovation, it opened its doors more than 50 years ago.

The Loews Regency brand will combine top-notch amenities and conveniences, and will offer three distinctive qualities: • • •

Location - Situated in the most sought after locations within a destination.

Service - Approachable luxury with a personalized style that is warm and engaging.

Energy - Featuring vibrant lobby bars and lounges, as well as a culture that exudes sophisticated, modern and comfortable touch points. Additionally, each location will have its own Power Breakfast. The famed Power Breakfast was first established in New York and is now a storied institution that attracts top professionals and celebrities to the Loews Regency New York.

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District, the Loews Regency San Francisco is situated on the top floors of San Francisco’s

CREATING EVENTS TOGETHER

third-tallest office building, showcasing uninterrupted views of San Francisco and its bay. The hotel features 155 guest rooms, the Brasserie S&P restaurant, over 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and a new 8,000-square-foot spa and fitness center.

With the addition of the Loews Regency brand platform, Loews Hotels now operates three distinct brands – Loews Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the upper-upscale category; Loews Regency, within the luxury category; and The OE Collection, launched earlier this year, is a management-based platform to support existing or newly built independent hotels, mostly in the upper-upscale and lifestyle categories.

Loews Regency San Francisco is the eighth addition to the Loews Hotels portfolio announced over the past three years. Loews Hotels opened the 400-room Loews Chicago Hotel in March and continues to seek to grow its three brands in gateway cities and resort destinations.

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Skype Like a Pro

Avoid five pitfalls that jeopardize your image

By Stacey Hanke

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any of us take for granted our image and reputation that are being built or jeopardized through technology. Participating in a Skype call is just as important as presenting live to a group. Your listeners are still creating perceptions of you. Your ability to influence is determined by the experience you create for your listener. Is your non-verbal behaviour consistent with your message during a Skype call? If so, your listeners will have greater trust in you and your message. Without trust, influence cannot occur.

By avoiding the following five pitfalls, you increase the relationship you build with your listener and the influence you have on them.

1. Know Your Technology. Avoid the mistakes I’ve made in the past by doing a test run prior to the live Skype call. Even though my Skype technology worked seamlessly the day prior, the sound and image failed the next day when I was attempting to call a client. Be prepared by knowing the “how to’s” for testing sound and the clarity of your image as seen by your listener - prior to the call.

2. Stay Connected. Talking while you’re looking down, to the side or over the camera is distracting for your listener. When they become distracted, you’re inviting them to do anything but listen to you. Stay focused on your listener and the conversation by looking at them as if they were actually sitting in front of you.

Make sure you are always centered in the frame. Avoid sitting too close to your camera or too far away. This negatively impacts what your listeners see and hear.

3. What’s Behind You? Always know what your listeners are seeing behind you. Is the picture, work of art or shelf of books positioned behind you a strong representation of your image?

4. Minimize Distractions. Respect your listeners’ time by giving them your full, undivided attention. Sending text or email messages, answering a phone call, or having a side conversation with co-workers who are passing by communicates to your listener that their time is not valuable. Schedule your Skype calls during times when you can commit to being present.

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5. Have a Back Up Plan. Technology is not perfect so be prepared for worst case scenarios. What is your back up plan if your Skype call simply isn’t working? Are you able to handle this situation with grace and confidence? Walking into the unknown is easier to do when you are prepared for the worst.

Skype is a powerful tool that gives us another opportunity for virtually connecting and building relationships with individuals. Treat this opportunity with the same level of respect, preparation and focus as you would a live, face-to-face conversation. Skype gives you another avenue to build your reputation.

Stacey Hanke is the founder and communication expert of Stacey Hanke Inc. In her book “Yes You Can!”, she reveals practical and immediate skills and techniques to enhance verbal skills and influence others. Her second book on influence will be available the end of 2014. Stacey helps individuals eliminate the static that plagues communicative delivery in order to persuade, sell, influence and effectively communicate face-to-face with a clear message.

Learn more about Stacey at; www.staceyhankeinc.com

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any companies have been putting a strong focus on the “well-being” of their employees, understanding that creating a fun environment in the workplace can lead to employees who are happier and more satisfied in their roles. It can also lead to better workplace morale and decrease in staff turnover and absenteeism. However, can happier employees lead to a better bottom line? Recent research presented by the University of Warwick in Britain in April 2014 confirms that employees who are happier are indeed 12% more productive.

One question still remains: what makes people happy? This 2014 study offered test subjects snacks and the opportunity to watch comedy clips prior to working. It showed that eventually the effects of these methods wore off. Another factor for happiness that is quick to come to mind is money; yet there are plenty of people who are very well paid but still unhappy at work.

Happiness in the workforce must be developed at a deeper emotional level, created by a playful work environment and by experiences that bring people together to feel like a team. James Beard, chef and cookbook author, once wrote: “Food is our common ground, a universal experience”. Food sustains life, yet it is so much more than something we need to nourish our bodies. Food brings people together; through shared experiences, barriers are broken, memories created and relationships built. For the past 4,000 years, chocolate has been connecting people around the world. People across all cultures have turned to this mysterious food for ritual, medicine and sheer pleasure.

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What better food to bring people together than chocolate?

A superfood, chocolate is rich in antioxidants, flavanols, and minerals such as magnesium. Did you know that chocolate actually makes people happy? A study in the Journal Of Psychopharmacology found people who had a 42g dark chocolate drink a day felt more content than people who did not.

Junee Sangani, a dietitian and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, explains why: “The improvement in mood that people can get from eating chocolate comes from the release of serotonin and endorphins – the feel-good chemicals – in the brain.” For those working in the corporate setting, we all know we could use a little of that!

Imagine the following scenario: It’s lunch hour. You and your team have already been hard at work since 7AM and are starting to feel your energy fade. In walks a woman, an award winning chocolatier, carrying with her a strange machine filled with 5 kilograms of liquid chocolate!

She quickly takes over your boardroom with her portable kitchen. The smell of the chocolate is intoxicating and soon your team gathers for a much-needed break. Your boardroom has now been transformed into a small chocolate factory. Plates filled with beautiful artisan chocolate bonbons await you to determine your favorite flavor. Raw cocoa beans and cocoa pods decorate the tables along with chocolates from around the world. A truffle making station at the back of the room is ready for you to make your own box of chocolates.

Your journey through this mysterious food begins with a short demonstration. Laughter and excitement shine though the chatter as your team begins to make their own chocolates. Working together in teams of two, your team starts to communicate.

Your team is happy to be away from their desks for this short 90 minute workshop, but more importantly, they are connecting with each other while indulging in this exciting culinary experience.

Success at work doesn’t depend on the amount of time your team works; it depends upon the quality of your team’s work.

And the quality of your team’s work is highly dependent on your team’s well-being. Taking time replenish with a playful chocolate experience will help your team members re-connect on a personal level, trigger creativity while reducing stress and lead to overall happier employees.

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Dazzle your delegation in our stunning new convention centre, see polar bears swim and play in the majestic Journey to Churchill and have a world-class reflective experience at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

These inspired settings can only be found in the heart of Canada, where our new skyline, hotels and one-of-a-kind attractions are shining bright for all the world to see.

To book your next convention please call Tourism Winnipeg 1.855.PEG.CITY (734.2489) or visit meetingswinnipeg.com

ezinearticles.com, www.helpguide.org, www.entrepreneur.com Sandra Abballe, Owner and Lead Chocolatier

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STATISTICS Atlantic Canada includes the four most Eastern provinces in Canada, and more than 2.3 million people living there.

The tourism industry offers many attractions, including spectacular landscapes, natural coasts (Gulf of St. Lawrence, Atlantic Ocean), warm beaches, and golf courses of international caliber.

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New Brunswick

751 000

Fredericton

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Newfoundland & Labrador

514 000

St. John’s

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Nova Scotia

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Halifax

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Prince Edward Island

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Charlottetown

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Free Internet?

Of Course!

506.460.2775 | @FredConvCentre erin.blanchard@frederictonconventions.ca www.frederictonconventions.ca

CONNECT. IN FREDERICTON The FCC makes it easy to connect. 2000 delegates can be on-line at once, with no congestion, using our industry-leading technology.

Our great downtown location makes it easy for delegates to connect outside of scheduled meetings. And the partnerships we have with local hotels means we can connect you with exactly what you need. *Canadian Institute of Planners 2012 award

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Moncton The Hub of the Maritimes

Can you provide some facts for planners, numbers of hotel rooms, number of meeting rooms, conference and/or convention centre info?

At the centre of it all. Moncton is located at the centre of the Maritimes. The Greater Moncton International Airport has 7 daily direct flights to Toronto, and you can connect with us from every direction. Explore what our city has to offer, whether it’s cheering on Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones or greeting the Pope. We host international shows, hold intimate showcases, serve up world-class festivals, and promote casual local events. Moncton offers it all.

The first officially bilingual city in Canada, Moncton offers more than 3000 hotel rooms at the most competitive rates in the Maritimes (Tourism Industry Performance Report 2013).

As the Hub City of the Maritimes, the Greater Moncton Area offers an enviable variety of opportunities for business and pleasure. Its hospitality extends through world-class hotels and restaurants, and its facilities can host prestigious, large-scale events as well as more intimate or informal occasions for couples and families.

Magnificent beaches and the splendour of the Bay of Fundy are close by, making the area a paradise for both nature-lovers and music-lovers who enjoy the many outdoor concerts and festivals that give our region its unique rhythm.

The Delta Beauséjour Hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Moncton, and is home to one of Atlantic Canada’s largest banquet facilities. With 309 guest rooms and 24,000 square feet of meeting space, the Delta Beauséjour offers 16 function rooms conveniently located on the second floor. The largest meeting room accomodates 1100 people, and is 8,540 square feet.

Moncton is home to Casino NB, a facility with 25,000 square feet of meeting space. Additional event facilities within Moncton include the Moncton Coliseum and Exhibition Centre, Resurgo Place and The Capitol Theatre.

Local Moncton Facts: • Named the 5th Most BusinessFriendly City in North America (FDI Magazine) • 13 of the top attractions in New Brunswick are within an hour drive

Over the past year what is new that would incite planners to come to your destination?

Moncton is family-oriented and minutes away from National Parks. It has the warmest salt water beaches north

of Virginia and the highest tides in the world. The newly constructed Resurgo Place highlights Greater Moncton’s unique saga of growth and survival and vividly depicts this through artefacts, photographs and interactive experiences.

Moncton is known for hosting largescale events. In June 2014, the Hub City hosted the Canadian Track and Field Championships, where world class athletes competed for the chance to represent Canada internationally.

Moncton has also hosted the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Canada. This was the first time Moncton had hosted a major international soccer competition.

In summer 2015, Moncton will host the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada. The tournament will showcase 24 teams in 52 matches, stretched out across 6 Canadian cities.

What does the meeting/event industry have to look forward to in your area?

Moncton was the first community in Canada to receive the Google eTown Award. The award is designed to recognize those towns where small businesses are investing in online tools and resources to find new customers, grow their business, and improve their operations.

Moncton is the #1 Cost-competitive city for business in Canada (KPMG Competitive Alternative Studies, 2012).

Because it’s the first officially bilingual city in Canada, there are a lot of benefits that come with planning your event in Moncton. Translation services are plentiful, and friendly and polite people help to create synergy with every event.

2015 marks the 125th anniversary of Moncton. If planners are interested in holding their activities in your area, who should they contact?

Louise D’Amours , Sales Coordinator, City of Moncton Tourism Department louise.damours@moncton.ca Tel. (506) 389-5913

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Canada Atlantique

Can you provide some fast facts for planners, number of hotel rooms, number of meeting rooms, conference and/or convention centre info?

Saint John, New Brunswick offers the only convention facilities on the awe-inspiring Bay of Fundy. The Saint John Trade & Convention Centre anchors the city’s all-season, climate-controlled, “Inside Connection” walkway that links over 123,000 square feet of convention and exhibit space. In less than 7 minutes delegates can travel from the Convention Centre to two shopping centres, restaurants, bars, attractions, recreational and cultural facilities. No need for coats, umbrellas or transportation. There are over 1800 rooms in the city including 450 in the uptown as part of the Inside Connection.

Ideally located only one hour from the U.S. border, Saint John is just a 90-minute flight to Montreal, two-hour flight to Toronto or a 4-hour drive to Halifax.

Over the past year what is new that would incite planners to come to your destination?

Over the past two years, significant investment has been made to ensure the Trade and Convention Centre retains its position as a premier meeting facility in New Brunswick.

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St. John As the oldest incorporated city in Canada, off the southern coast of New Brunswick, Saint John does not disappoint visitors. The twicedaily four storey rise of the Bay of Fundy is only the start. Urban attractions also deliver; visitors can admire the century-old architecture, tour world famous art galleries and enjoy live theatre. All this complemented by the unique maritime culture prompted us to ask Shawnna Dickie-Garnhum what planning in Saint John is all about.

The sense of arrival has been enhanced with a new Entrance Hall and Welcome Centre. Central to the lobby is artwork referencing Saint John’s unique Maritime history and position on the Bay of Fundy.

Within the centre all soft furnishings have been replaced, offering 20,000 pillar-free square feet of neutral-tone, contemporary space. In addition, investment was made in a state-of-the- art, future-proof Cisco Wi-Fi Network.

Discover Saint John offers a marketing incentive to meeting planners to encourage delegate registration and promotion of the destination.

What does the meeting/event industry have to look forward to in your area?

Experience the world’s highest tides on a Saint John harbour tour or explore the Bay of Fundy coast along the stunning Fundy Trail – the longest undeveloped stretch of coastline between Labrador and Florida.

Uptown Saint John is a safe, walkable treasury of restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. A Cultural Capital of Canada in 2010, Saint John is home to a number of cultural attractions including the beautifully-restored Imperial Theatre, where you could treat delegates to dinner on the stage. The City Market, Canada’s oldest continuing farmers’ market, and the Hall of Great Whales at the New Brunswick Museum, are also one-of-a-kind experiences. Our renowned Maritime hospitality will greet delegates on every corner.

If planners are interested in holding their activities in your area, who should they contact?

Shawnna Dickie-Garnhum at Shawnna@discoversaintjohn.com or 506-658-2990

AtlantiC Canada VENUE GUIDE Can you provide some fast facts for planners, number of hotel rooms, number of meeting rooms, conference and/or convention centre info?

Island-wide we have over 2,000 hotel rooms and 250,000 sq.ft of meeting space across the Province. The Prince Edward Island Convention Centre features 50,000 sq.ft of new space built adjacent to, and right on the Charlottetown harbour - the floor to ceiling water views are a real distraction!

We also offer resort and golf product all boasting dramatic coastal views and a cottage-resort sector that thrives on small adventure and experiential group business.

Over the past year what is new that would incite planners to come to your destination?

The Prince Edward island convention centre has increased our capacity to host larger clients with our largest boasting 1,000 delegates in 2014. Demand for our coastal experiences has always been there, but now we have the meetings infrastructure to host large groups like never before.

What does the meeting/event industry have to look forward to in your area?

Meetings And Conventions

Prince Edward Island Nestled among the gentle waves on Canada’s East Coast, Prince Edward Island offers authentic Incentive experiences. Oceanside golf resorts within an intimate city setting provide you with a wonderful selection of possible venues.

PEI meetings & conventions experience higher than average registration with many guests stating that P.E.I has always been on their bucket list.

Whether it’s the kitchen party’s; beach reception; clambake or a lobster dinner, “The Island” (as it is

The meetings and conventions industry is growing on PEI. We are seeing tourism product tweak their offerings to fit the needs of planner’s and delegates. Golf remains a spectacular draw but you can also have unique offerings like hosting 500 delegates at a secluded beach event with lobster and dramatic cliff views included, or be a lobster fisherman for the day, or hand feed the giant blue fin tuna or be part of an 1864 pub-crawl - top hats included.

By the way: P.E.I. offers direct flights from Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. By Car, the Confederation Bridge (a 13-kilometre engineering marvel) is a convenient and memorable way to reach the Island. You can also choose to experience a driveon car ferry service that runs between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.

With miles of white sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs, thriving arts & culture community scene, and 32 golf courses will ensure your clients will leave reinvigorated, rewarded and motivated!

If planners are interested in holding their activities in your area, who should they contact?

If you’d like to access our island hospitality and authentic experiences, Meetings & Conventions PEI is unique in Canada as a DMO having an entire Province as their playground. Contact us at info@peimc.com or 1-855-368-3688.

so fondly referred to) offers a refreshing change from the ordinary.

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AtlantiC Canada VENUE GUIDE Can you provide some facts for planners, numbers of hotel rooms, number of meeting rooms, conference and/or convention centre info?

Fredericton offers over 1700 high-quality hotel rooms within five minutes of the City’s business and cultural district.

From modern luxury hotels with every amenity (including bilingual service) to charming Victorian bed and breakfasts in graceful downtown mansions, Fredericton’s accommodations are convenient, affordable, and designed to meet the demands of both business and leisure travelers.

Fredericton offers an array of meeting space from hi-tech convention centres to exhibition grounds to conference hotels. The two major convention hotels are the Crowne Plaza Fredericton and the Delta Fredericton.

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Fredericton Maritime hospitality is much more than a word, it’s a feeling.

Fredericton is the hidden gem of the Maritime’s, we pride ourselves on providing unforgettable memories and experiences to our guests.

Fredericton is a vibrant riverside city rich in heritage, culture and natural beauty offering you warm Maritime hospitality. It has all the advantages of a large city including advanced technology along with the convenience of a small city.

The Fredericton Convention Centre, New Brunswick’s premiere meeting destination, offers a warm Maritime experience in a modern, chic building filled with natural light, a stones’ throw from the majestic Saint John River.

Located in the heart of downtown, the 36,000 square feet of meeting and function space can be arranged to meet your needs. Built with green principles in mind, and the most advanced connectivity and technical services on the East Coast.

Over the past year what is new that would incite planners to come to your destination?

Starting April 15, WestJet will begin twice-daily, non-stop service between Toronto (YYZ) and Fredericton (YFC).

2015 will be a special season at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery where more than 75 works will be welcomed home from the touring exhibition Masterworks from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

In a blockbuster presentation, marking the first time these significant artworks will be displayed in New Brunswick since their departure in 2012, from early May until Aug. 23. This exhibi-

tion will feature world-renowned artists, such as Gainsborough, Reynolds, Constable, Delacroix, Sargent, Sickert, Sisley, Sutherland,Turner, Freud and Dali, and by seminal artists in the history of Canadian art, such as Krieghoff, Morrice, Harris and Carr.

Grimross, a locally owned Microbrewery just opened in a large new facility on Bishop Drive, across from the Amsterdam Inn in uptown Fredericton.

Open daily, visitors can taste Maritime beers in the taproom, bring home a growler and tour the brewery.

Cheers to a new Wine tour!

Uncorked Tours is expanding into Fredericton and this season will offer winery tours and tastings from Fredericton.

What does the meeting/event industry have to look forward to in your area?

• Fredericton was the first city in Canada to offer a community-wide free wireless network, and is still leading the way with connectivity. I n fact, Fredericton’s wireless network covers all of downtown and much of the entire city, so you never have to be disconnected. Our access points are industry leading-edge to give excellent responsiveness regardless of the number of users attached.

• 2015 will be a busy season of festivals in Fredericton and this year several are celebrating special anniversaries; Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival celebrates their 25th anniversary, New Brunswick Spirits Festival turns 20, CountryFest and River Jam celebrate 10 years!

If planners are interested in holding their activities in your area, who should they contact?

Wendy Bradley Meeting and Convention Specialist Fredericton Tourism Wendy.bradley@fredericton.ca 506-460-2852

AtlantiC Canada VENUE GUIDE The Halifax Convention Centre will offer over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space, a 30,000 square foot ballroom with a view of the downtown and nearly 50,000 square feet of multi-purpose convention space. The facility will be easily divisible to host two large conferences simultaneously. The Halifax Convention Centre is part of a mixed use development that will include a hotel, retail and natural gathering spaces.

The World Trade and Convention Centre (WTCC) currently has the lar-

New must-see venues and hotels in

Halifax

Photo credit : Mark Taylor

Halifax is the hub of Atlantic Canada with direct air access within North America and Europe. Many new routes continue strengthening Halifax’s connections to the world.

Halifax is a premier destination for meetings and conventions. The new Halifax Convention Centre will open in January of 2017 in the heart of downtown. Halifax Central Library opened in December of 2014, adding new meeting space to the downtown core.

gest room capacity in Halifax, being able to accommodate 1,800 people with 50,000 square feet. The WTCC has three floors of multi-purpose meeting and banquet rooms which include flexible meeting space, luxurious reception areas and comfortable conversation spaces. Fully integrated with the WTCC is the 10,000 seat Metro Centre, a major full service trade show, expo, sporting event and entertainment facility. The WTCC’s executive meeting and reception space located on the 8th floor boasts one of the city’s best panoramic views of the Halifax harbour – one of the deepest and largest natural harbours in the world. The WTCC is connected to the Halifax LINK pedway system – one of the largest in North America.

Guests can get quick access to more than 1,000 four-star hotel rooms, shopping, restaurants and more, all within five minutes.

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opened in December of 2014 on Spring Garden Rd. The library has private bookable meeting rooms with capacity ranges from 4 to 100.

The performance area, named Paul O’Regan Hall, has a capacity of 300.

The library offers views including Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and Halifax Harbour.

New hotel and venue options will expand the breadth of meeting and convention offerings in Halifax.

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Atlantic Canada’s only national museum, is set to reopen in May of 2015. The museum will add new interactive and immersive exhibits, transformed exhibition spaces which will have nearly doubled in size, and a new Canadian Immigration Story exhibit covering themes of journey, arrival, belonging and impact extending over four hundred years of nation building.

The Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown opened in 2014.

The hotel features 181 guest rooms and views of Citadel Hill or the Halifax Harbour from higher-level rooms.

The Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown is also new as of 2014. The hotel includes 135 studio, one- or two-bedroom guest suites, each with a fully-equipped kitchen.

The hotel offers free evening dinner buffet Monday through Thursday and a hot, full breakfast buffet daily.

The SilverBirch Conference Centre is attached to both Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown and Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown. The centre contains 7 meeting rooms offering 4,900 square feet of flexible meeting space, contemporary A/V technology, all-inclusive meeting packages, a complimentary 24-hour business centre, connections Café® and an outdoor terrace that holds about 40 people and includes seating, BBQs, foliage and views of Citadel Hill. The largest meeting room is 2,040 square feet.

Halifax continues to grow meeting and convention offerings, with upwards of 4,500 hotel rooms and over 500 meeting spaces.

If you are interested in bringing an event, meeting, conference or convention to Halifax, Nova Scotia, please contact Hélène Moberg, Executive Director, Sales, at 1 902-423-7951.

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AtlantiC Canada VENUE GUIDE Rich with history, rife with culture, and sprawling with natural beauty, St. John’s is a city of exaggerated proportions. All these wonders have been here for thousands of years, embraced by those who happened upon them. And while finding the true spirit of the city, you’ll stumble upon wildlife, colourful characters, dramatic vistas, and an abundance of culture. In fact, being the most easterly point in North America merits our very own time zone, half-an-hour off-kilter with the rest of the world.

Around every corner, around every bend, is the unexpected, and this unexpected is good.

The St. John’s Convention Centre (SJCC) expansion is well under way and on target. It is doubling its capacity and improving its divisibility and layout. Construction will be completed December 2015.

The scenery of the coastal communities seem untouched in many ways, the music and the stories are all things that set the destination apart but none more that the colourful characters of this place. The people of the place are the friendliest folk you will meet no matter the cove, gut or neck you wander in.

St. John’s International Airport has terrific access and is closer that you think. Just 2.5 hours non-stop from Montreal or 3 hours from Newark it is an easy destination to travel to.

Unique to St. John’s: •

It is the only place you can view an iceberg, humpback whale and Atlantic Puffins on the same day in the same boat trip.

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Taste Iceberg Beer and watch the brew master at the Quidi Vidi Brewery. 10,000 year old icebergs are harvested and the water is used in the making of this award winning beer.

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Go snorkeling or diving with the humpback whales.

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Have breakfast and do yoga in the bunkers at Cape Spear and experience the first sunrise in North America. Not a bad way to start your day.

Here are some interesting cultural nuances:

Destination

St. John’s St. John’s Newfoundland has become one of the most desirable destinations in Canada to host meetings, conferences and events. It is interesting to note that delegates of conferences held in St. John’s tend to travel with more people and stay longer than when they travel to other destinations. 50-60% of delegates surveyed extended their stay in our province.

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St. John’s is the Far East of the Western World. Because of the location it has attracted international visitors for hundreds of years influencing the fabric of the culture.

The only place in Canada with its own dictionary. There are 1000s of words and expressions that are unique to Newfoundland. The cadence has a lilt. Just an hour south of St. John’s you will hear a real Irish lilt to the vernacular. An hour from it the place names and dialect are French.

Most coastal communities were only accessible by boat and only in the spring/summer hence the reason for their own dialect. But it also meant it close knit communities and little in the way of entertainment, except storytelling and music. They were an integral part of the community and have stood the test of time. They are an important part of the visitor’s experience.

Take over the town: A convention of 400-600 people feel like they own the city. It will be the only large group in the city and they have everyone’s undivided attention.

If planners are interested in holding their activities in your area, who should they contact?

Lisa Martin-Davis, lmartindavis@destinationstjohns.com or 1-877-739-8899 ext. 5

AtlantiC Canada VENUE GUIDE Venue Information

Nbr. Suites/ Rooms

Total # meeting rooms

Largest room (sq ft) & ceiling height (ft)

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

10 115

2

812 10

_

_

Yes Indoor free

4 46

1

900 8

No

No

Yes Outdoor Private Free

38 143

4

986 10

Yes

_

Yes Free

12 168

10

4740 13

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Free

12 210

12

7500 16

Yes Portable

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Private Free

2 112

8

2158 10

Yes

_

Yes Free

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Edmundston

Best Western Plus Edmundston

Contact: Marc Jr. Michaud T: 506 739-0000 F: 506 735-0001 280 Hebert Blvd. Edmundston, NB E3V 0A3 Email: marc@bestwesternedmundston.com Web: www.bestwesternedmundston.com Description: 100% smoke-free hotel with complimentary breakfast. Includes heated indoor pool, excersize facility, free wireless internet, business centre, and a multi-lingual staff. 3 Green Keys - 3 Diamonds.

Capacities: Reception- 60 Banquet- 65 Theatre- 80 Classroom-45 Caterer: __ Audiovisual service: __ Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Fredericton

Amsterdam Inn and Suites

Contact: Marcia Gosselin T: 506 474-5050, 800 468-2828 F: 506 474-5054 559 Bishop Drive, Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6 Email: fredericton.mgr@amsterdaminns.com Web: www.amsterdaminns.com Description: Spacious, modern guestrooms and suites offering many amenities of home. Four locations in the province with versatile meeting space and customizable catering options. 3 Diamonds Capacities: Reception- 60 Banquet- 30 Theatre- 50 Classroom- 30 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Fredericton

Best Western Plus Fredericton Hotel & Suites

Contact: Ryan MacLeod T: 506 455-8448, 877 455-8448 F: 506 455-8441 333 Bishop Drive, Fredericton, NB E3C 2M6 Email: ryan@bestwesternfredericton.com Web: www.bestwestern.com/ca/frederictonhotelandsuites Description: Newest hotel in Fredericton with jungle-themed indoor pool and state of the art fitness centre. Complimentary hot breakfast and parking. Close to Kingswood golf and Regent Mall. 3 Diamonds.

Capacities: Reception- 125 Banquet- 100 Theatre-125 Classroom- 100 Caterer: yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Fredericton

Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook Hotel

Contact: Geoff Gallant T: 506-451-8975, 1-866 444-1946 F: 506 457-1516 659 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A6 Email: sales@cpfredericton.com Web: www.crowneplaza.com/fredericton Description: Beautifully restored city landmark since 1948, featuring a wide range of dining experiences, nicely appointed accommodations, indoor saltwater pool and more.

4 Green Keys - 3 Diamonds Capacities: Reception- 500 Banquet- 350 Theatre- 500 Classroom- 225 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Hotel does catering Audiovisual service: Yes AVW Telav Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Fredericton

Delta Fredericton

Contact: Corey Cheek T: 506 457-7000, 888 890-3222 F: 506 451-6694 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, NB E3B 2H8 Email: corey.cheek@deltahotels.com Web: www.deltafredericton.com Description: Situated on the banks of the St. John River; just minutes from the heart of downtown activity, the hotel offers the perfect blend of city life and waterfront resort. Renovated in 2012, with renovations to the guest rooms, meeting space, restaurant, lobby, fitness and pool areas.

4 Diamonds and 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 1200 Banquet- 456 Theatre- 580 Classroom- 320 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 24h/7

Fredericton

Ramada Hotel Fredericton

Contact: Sharon Mitchell T: 506 460-5507, 800 596-4656 F: 506 472-0170 480 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, NB E3A 8C2 Email: smitchell@ramadafredericton.com Web: www.ramadafredericton.com Description: Business Class hotel only minutes from downtown and uptown Fredericton destinations. A variety of entertainment activities available on site.

Complimentary airport and downtown shuttle service.

4 Green Keys and 3 Diamonds.

Capacities: Reception- 300 Banquet- 175 Theatre- 220 Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

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Nbr. Suites/ Rooms

Total # meeting rooms

Largest room (sq ft) & ceiling height (ft)

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

4 81

5

1560 12.6

Yes Fixed

Yes

Yes Outdoor Public Free

0 207

40

6336 11

Yes

_

Yes Free

28 1000+

200+

17000 67

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor

4 79

5

3000

No

_

31 95

5

25000 22

Yes

No

Yes Free

27 164

13

5300 13.6

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS New Bruns wic k Riverside Resort & Conference Centre Fredericton

Contact:Tracee Northrup T: 506 363-5111, 800 561-5111 F: 506 363-3000 35 Mactaquac Road, French Village Fredericton, NB E3E 1L2 Email: t.northrup@riversidefredericton.com Web: www.riversidefredericton.com Description: Set on 35 acres on the shore of the St. John river, just outside Fredericton. Beautiful views during an outdoor reception and coziness of the fire in the lobby. The scenery itself is worth the stay.

Capacities: Reception- 130 Banquet- 110 Theatre- 120 Classroom- 60 Caterer: Yes Excllusive Audiovisual service: Yes Exclusive PSAV Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 9:00 - 17:00

St. Thomas University, Forest Hill Summer Hotel and Conference Centre

Fredericton

Contact: Nancy Collett T: 506 460-0329 368 Forest Hill Road, Fredericton, NB E3B 5G3 Email: collett@stu.ca Web: www.stu.ca/conferenceservices Description: The Summer Hotel and Conference Centre is centrally located on a scenic and restful Forest Hill property, close to the downtown area.

Capacities: Reception-750 Banquet- 450 Theatre- 650 Classroom- 200 Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

University of New Brunswick, Conference Services

Fredericton

Contact: Julia Clarke T: 506 453-5010 F: 506 453-3585 20 Bailey Drive, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3 Email: meet@unb.ca Web: www.unb.ca/conferences Description: Over 200 meeting spaces, that easily accommodate groups of 106000 participants for small, informal meetings, as well as large plenary sessions and banquets. A choice of meeting rooms, classrooms and versatile events facilities.UNB offers exceptional value,service and flexibiliy in an unique setting.

Capacities: Reception- 2000 Banquet- 1000 Theatre- 4200 Classroom- 400 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non - Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Rodd Miramichi

Miramichi

Contact: Carrie Hannams T: 506-773-3111, 800-565-7633 F: 506-773-3110 1809 Water Street, Miramichi NB E1N 1B2 Email: channams@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddvacations.com Description: Rodd Miramichi River is not your typical city hotel. Much time and planning was spent in renovating the hotel into a unique destination – a modern contemporary hotel in the heart of a small city. 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception – 375 Banquet – 250 Theatre – 300 Classroom – 136 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual Service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading Dock: _

Yes Outdoor

Casino New Brunswick (Hotel)

Moncton

Contact: Heidi J. Newman-Ashton T: 506 861-4635, 877 859-7775 F: 506 861-4680 21 Casino Drive, Moncton, NB E1G 0R7 Email: heidi.newman@casinonb.ca Web: www.CasinoNB.ca Description: Located in Moncton, next to Magnetic Hill, we are New Brunswick’s only world class Casino. Our 25K sq. foot Convention Centre can accommodate groups up to 2500. Premier event destination including a 4 diamond hotel, along with onsite catering.

Capacities: Reception- 2500 Banquet-1000 Theatre- 2400 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown Moncton

Contact: Rob MacPherson T: 506 853-5296, 866 854-4656 F: 506 857-4176 1005 Main Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1G9 Email: rob.macpherson@aquilini.com Web: www.cpmoncton.com Description: Located in the heart of downtown Moncton, the hotel boasts 12,000 sq. ft. of combined meeting space, full service catering, dining room and wine bar.

2 Green Keys - 3 Diamonds.

Capacities: Reception- 500 Banquet- 350 Theatre- 450 Classroom- 200 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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Nbr. Suites/ Rooms

Total # meeting rooms

Largest room (sq ft) & ceiling height (ft)

12 297

17

8540 12.5

10 118

12

53 98

1 96

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor

3100

Yes portable

No

Yes Outdoor Free

9

1664 10

Yes

No

Yes Free

2

988 8

No

Yes

Yes Free

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Moncton

Delta BeausĂŠjour Hotel

Contact: Joey Duplessis T: 506 877-7151, 877 351-7666 F: 506 877-7122 750 Main Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1E6 Email: joey.duplessis@deltahotels.com Web: www.deltabeausejour.com Description: Downtown Moncton location. The convention floor provides natural lighting for most of the approx. 24,000 sq. feet of versatile meeting space, all on one level. Wireless internet, and self serve business centre. 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 1100 Banquet- 770 Theatre- 1100 Classroom- 450 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Moncton

Four Points by Sheraton Moncton

Contact: Jeff Wilbur T: 506-869-9631 F: 506-852-9600 40 Lady Ada Blvd, Moncton, NB E1G 0E3 Email:jwilbur@fourpointsmoncton.com Web: www.fourpointsmoncton.com Description: We are located 10 minutes from Downtown Moncton, and just a few miles from Greater Moncton International Airport, along with other Moncton attractions, dining, and shopping. Business travellers can take advantage of our on-site conference centre, with over 10,000 square feet of meeting space.

Capacities: Reception- 300 Banquet- 200 Theatre- 300 Classroom- 90 Caterer: Yes, Mavericks Steakhouse Grill Audiovisual Service: Yes, Sonic Image Wheelchair access: Yes Loading Dock: No

Moncton

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Contact: Debbie Rihard T: 506 859-6500 F: 506 859-6070 2515 Mountain Road, exit 450, Moncton, NB E1G 2W4 Email: corpsales@hiemoncton.com Web: www.hiexpress.com/monctonnb Description: Highly utilized for corporate meetings and conferences.3 Diamonds and 3 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception-160 Banquet-120 Theatre-160 Classroom-120 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:00 - 17:00

Moncton

Rodd Moncton

Contact: Carrie Hannams T: 506-382-1664, 800-565-7633 F: 506-885-9494 434 Main Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1B9 Email: channams@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddvacations.com Description: Rodd Moncton is a newly renovated three and a half Star hotel located in the heart of Downtown Moncton. The hotel is only one of few within walking distance of the downtown Moncton business district and Champlain Place Mall. 3 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 55 Banquet- 255 Theatre- 70 Classroom- 50 Caterer: No Audiovisual service: No Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

DETAILS Details. Details.

Detailist: denise.bradbury@algonquinresort.com 506.529.7157

algonquinresort.com

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Nbr. Suites/ Rooms

Total # meeting rooms

Largest room (sq ft) & ceiling height (ft)

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

17 216

10

4868 9.6

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

17 60

3

1056

No

No

Yes Free

12 242

12

9000 10

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Public

21 176

16

17286

_ _

Yes

Yes Extra Fee

94

4

3400

No

No

Yes Free

145

5

2800 11

Yes Portable

Yes Not attended

Yes Free

HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS New Brunswic k The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews By-The-Sea

Contact: Denise Bradbury T: 506-921-0507,1 855 529-8693 F: 506-529-7162 184 Adolphus Street St. Andrews By-The-Sea, NB E5B 1T7 Email: denise.bradbury@algonquinresort.com Web: www.algonquinresort.com Description: The Tudor-style “Caste-by-the-Sea” reopened in March 2014 following a meticulously executed $30 million renovation. At The Algonquin Resort, your event will benefit from state-of-the-art technology, attentive staff, and an elegant, historical atmosphere. The Algonquin boasts over 19,000 square feet of meeting space, outfitted with Wi-Fi, 2 pools, a spa, and a golf course.

4 Diamonds, 4 Green Keys Capacities: Reception- 350 Banquet- 280 Theatre- 400 Classroom- 150 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Best Western Plus Saint John Hotel & Suites

Saint John

Contact: Danial Cormier T: 506-657-9966 F: 506- 657-7998 55 Majors Brook Drive, Saint John, NB E2J 0B2 Email: danial@bestwesternsj.ca Web: www.bestwestern.com/ca/saintjohnhotelandsuites Description: The Best Western Plus Saint John Hotel & Suites has three meeting rooms that can be combined into one large meeting space to accommodate all of your business needs large or small. All meeting rooms have free Internet access.

Catering is available through local restaurants and available upon request. We offer snacks and coffee break items such as coffee/tea, cookies, fresh fruit, muffins, danishes and juice. 3 Diamonds Capacities: Reception- 80 Banquet- 60 Theatre- 70 Classroom- 45 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual Service: Yes, Wheelchair access: Yes Loading Dock: No

Delta Brunswick

Saint John

Contact: Debbie Touchie T: 506-648-1981, 800 335-8233 F: 506 658-0914 39 King Street, Saint John, NB E2L 4W3 Email: dtouchie@fortisproperties.com Web: www.deltabrunswick.com Description: Located in the heart of uptown, above Brunswick Square shopping complex, it is connected by an indoor walkway to Market Square, the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre and Saint John City Market. 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 750 Banquet-720 Theatre- 800 Classroom- 400 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Freeman Audio-Visual Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Hilton Saint John

Saint John

Contact: Andrea Knudson T: 506-693-8484 F: 506-657-6610 One Market Square, Saint John, NB E2L 4Z6 Email: andrea.knudson@hilton.com Web: www.hiltonsaintjohn.com Description: The Hilton is fully equipped with a modern health club, business centre, 24-hour room service, wheelchair accessibility and direct acces via the “Inside Connection” pedway system to the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre, Market Square and Brunswick Square shipping Centres, the New Brunswick Muuseum, the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, City Market and many other local attractions.

Capacities: Reception-2670 Banquet-1450 Theatre-2300 Classroom-920 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual Service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading Dock: __

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint John Harbour Side Saint John

Contact: Terry Sucy T: 506-642-2622 F: 506-658-1529 400 Main street at Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB E2K 4N5 Email: terry.sucy@hiesaintjohn.com Web: www.hiexpress.com/sainjohn Description: The Award winning Holiday Inn Express & Suites features 94 guestrooms and four meeting rooms with a total of 3400 sq ft The largest seats 100 theatre-style and 65 for banquets. The hotel is just minutes from Saint John’s City Centre and features a 100% smoke-free environment.

Capacities: Reception- 65 Banquet- 65 Theatre- 100 Classroom- 45 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

NewFoundland Comfort Inn Airport St. John’s

Contact: Susan Godfrey T: 709 726-3408, 1-866-612-5600 F: 709 753-4840 106 Airport Rd. St. John’s, NL A1A 4Y3 Email: sgodfrey@comfortinnstjohns.com Web: www.comfortinnstjohns.com Description: Full service hotel located next to St. John’s Int’l Airport and just 5 minutes to all your major shopping needs and the heart of downtown.

Capacities: Reception- 240 Banquet- 200 Theatre- 350 Classroom- 160 Caterer: Yes, Exclusive Audiovisual service:Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

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Nbr. Suites/ Rooms

Total # meeting rooms

Largest room (sq ft) & ceiling height (ft)

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

30 373

22

11760 17

Yes

Yes

Yes Extra Fee

44 104

5

1152 _

No

No

Yes Free

36 129

3

2100 10

No

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

252 6

11

5625 16

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor Self-Park Free

4 75

5

4000 _

No

No

Yes Indoor Free

7 295

20

7296 17.4

Yes Portable

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Free

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St. John’s

Delta St. John’s and Conference Centre

Contact: Christine O’Grady T: 709 739-6404, 888-793-3582 F: 709 570-1622 120 New Gower Street, St. John’s, NL, A1C 6K4 Email: christine.ogrady@deltahotels.com Web: www.deltahotels.com Description: Located in the heart of downtown, in close proximity to the financial, business and entertainment centres with a spectacular view of the St. John’s Narrows. Among the largest meeting and banquet spaces in Newfoundland.

Capacities: Reception- 1400 Banquet -650 Theatre- 1200 Classroom- 550 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

St. John’s

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, St. John’s

Contact: Anna Marie MacIsaac T: 709-738-7714 F: 709-738-4074 199 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, NL A1B 3P9 Email: amacisaac@silverbirchhotels.com Web: www.fairfieldinn.com/yytfi Description: Stylish, comfortable and functional, offering everything at a great value.

Capacities: Reception- 88 Banquet- 50 Theatre- 80 Classroom- 40 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual services:Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

St. John’s

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John’s

Contact: Krista Hazlie T: 709 793-3377 F: 709 738-4889 411 Stavanger Drive, St. John’s, NL A1A 0A1 Email: krista.hazlie@hilton.com Web: www.stjohnsairport.hamptonbyhilton.com Description: St. John’s newest Hotel and only Hilton in Newfoundland. Located in the heart St. John’s shopping district on Stavanger Drive, known for its “Newfoundland Hospitality”.

Capacities: Reception- 175 Banquet- 120 Theatre- 175 Classroom- 100 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

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Holiday Inn St. John’s

Contact: Tina M. Taylor T: 709 722-0934, ext. 3 F: 709 722-9756 180 Portugal Cove Rd., St. John’s, NL A1B 2N2 Email: tina.taylor@fortisproperties.com Web: www.holidayinn.com/stjohnsnl Description: 3 1/2 star, full service hotel located just minutes from the airport (YYT), downtown St. John’s and box store shopping. Proud two-time winner of the Holiday Inn Quality Excellence Award. New indoor pool and fitness centre opening summer 2015. 3 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 800 Banquet- 450 Theatre- 600 Classroom- 250 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:00- 16:00

St. John’s

Ramada St. John’s

Contact: Lindsay Klyne T: 709 757-3044, F: 709 5722-9231 102 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, NL A1B 3R2 Email: lindsay@ramadastjohns.com Web: www.ramadastjohns.com Description: Boutique-style hotel that has been named one of Ramada Worldwide’s “Best of” hotels in 2010, 2012 & 2013. The Ramada St. John’s enjoys a three diamond (CAA) rating for its 100% smoke-free accommodations.

Capacities: Reception_ 100 Banquet_ 130 Theatre_ 120 Classroom_ 60 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

St. John’s

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

Contact: Lorraine Ennis T: 709 758-8151, 888 870-3033 F: 709 576-0554 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s, NL A1C 3K2 Email: lorraine.ennis@sheratonhotelnewfoundland.com Web:www.sheratonhotelnewfoundland.com Description: 4 1/2 star, full service hotel located in the heart of downtown St. John’s, known for its “Newfoundland Hospitality”.

Capacities: Reception- 1300 Banquet- 700 Theatre- 1100 Classroom- 530 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Exclusive Eastern Audio Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:00- 16:00

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Nbr. Suites/ Rooms

Total # meeting rooms

Largest room (sq ft) & ceiling height (ft)

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

8 131

3

2100 10

No

No

Yes Free

3 192

16

4480 24

Yes Fixed

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Private Extra Fee

31 147

14

2920 12

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Free

0 54

3

1900 _

No

No

Yes Outdoor Free

8 139

7

3850 20

Yes Fixed

No

Yes Outdoor Free

0 169

7

2870 18

No

Yes

Yes Covered Outdoor Extra Fee

HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS Nova Scotia

Days Inn Dartmouth Dartmouth

Contact: Eric Wood T: 902 465-6555 ext. 2231, 800 DAYS INN F: 20 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth, NS B3A 4S8 Email: eric@daysinndartmouth.com Web: www.daysinn.com/Dartmouth Description: Newly renovated guest rooms, banquet and meeting facility; pool and hot tub. Free hot breakfast included with all guest rooms. Free parking. Free internet.

Capacities: Reception- 80 Banquet- 85 Theatre- 100 Classroom- 50 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 7:00- 15:00

Holiday Inn Halifax Harbourview Dartmouth

Contact: Eleonor MacKenzie T: 902 464-5336, 888 434-0440 F: 902 464-1227 101 Wyse road, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 1L9 Email: emackenzie@hiharbourview.ca Web: www.hiharbourview.ca Description: Featuring over 14,000 sq. ft. of flexible function space, supported by 16 meeting rooms offering complimentary high speed internet access. Suitable for meetings, conferences, weddings, training seminars or social events.

Capacities: Reception- 500 Banquet- 450 Theatre- 500 Classroom- 250 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Frischkorn AV Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Park Place Hotel & Conference Centre, Ramada Plaza

Dartmouth

Contact: Tracy Wells T: 902 481-3889, 800 561-3733 F: 902 468-2255 240 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X6 Email: twells@ramadans.com Web: www.ramadans.com Description: Free hot breakfast buffet, free parking, and free high speed wireless internet, full service restaurant, indoor pool, with a 108’ waterslide; 3 Diamonds and 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 350 Banquet- 200 Theatre- 300 Classroom- 120 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Quality Inn Mic Mac

Dartmouth

Contact: Marsha Graham T: 902 469-5850, 800 565-1275 F: 902 459-5859 313 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1N3 Email: marsha@micmachotel.com Web: www.micmachotel.com Description: Banquet and meeting facilities for celebrations, group meetings, and special events. On site kitchen and bar facilities.

Capacities: Reception- 160 Banquet- 100 Theatre- 140 Classroom- 110 Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 9:00- 15:00

Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa

Digby

Contact: Linda L.Weir T: 902 245-7718, 800 667-4637 F: 902 245-7706 103 Shore Road, Digby, NS B0V 1A0 Email: lweir@digbypines.ca Web: www.digbypines.ca Description: Ideal location, excellent cuisine, beautiful setting reminiscent of the old railway hotels. Golfers can enjoy a Stanley Thompson designed golf course.

AVEDA Spa. The property includes 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cottages with fireplaces and 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Capacities: Reception- 275 Banquet- 250 Theatre- 300 Classroom- 225 Caterer: Yes-Non-Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

ALT Hotel Halifax Airport

Enfield

Contact:Tasha Ransome T: 902 334-0140, 855-258-5775 F: 902 334-0137 40 Silver Dart Drive, PO Box 1611 Enfield, NS B2T 1K2 Email: transome@althotels.ca Web: www.althotels.ca Description: Direct access via an indoor pedestrian walkway to Halifax International Airport. Offering complimentary Wi-Fi, ultra comfortable rooms, fitness facility, swimming pool, cutting edge-innovative meeting rooms and a 24 hour grab-and-go gourmet food & beverage service.

Capacities: Reception- 250 Banquet- 180 Theatre- 200 Classroom- 144 Caterer: Yes (Kitchen Door Catering) Audiovisual Service: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes Loading Dock: Yes

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Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

1 144

4

2800

No

No

Yes Outdoor Extra Fee

23 96

2

990 9

No

No

Yes Outdoor Overnight

20 136

3

1480 10

Yes Portable Extra Fee

No

Yes Outdoor Free

5 225

9

3720 10

Yes Portable

No

Yes Indoor Extra Fee

9 133

6

3283 8.5

Yes Portable

No

Yes Free Outdoor

200 0

4

1140

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Indoor Private Extra Fee

HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS Nova Scotia

Enfield

Hilton Garden Inn, Halifax Airport

Contact: John Duggan T: 902 576-3055 F: 902 873-1800 200 Pratt & Whitney Drive Enfield, NS B2T 0A2 Email: john.duggan@hilton.com Web: www.halifaxairport.hgi.com Description: Full-service, airport hotel with on-site restaurant, located 25km from Halifax city center, and 2km from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Operating a complimentary airport shuttle 24 hours a day, Complimentary internet, parking and local calls.

Capacities: Reception- 80, Banquet- 70 , Theatre- 80, Classroom- 50 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Enfield

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Airport

Contact: Kathy Perrier T: 902 576-3284 F: 902 576-7601 180 Pratt & Whitney Drive, Enfield, NS B2T 0C8 Email: kathy.perrier@hiehalifaxairport.com Web: www.hiexpress.com/halifaxairport Description: Airport hotel located 25km from Halifax city center, and 2km from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Operating a complimentary airport shuttle 24 hours a day, Complimentary internet, hot breakfast, overnight parking and local calls. 3 Diamonds.

Capacities: Reception- 80 Banquet- 60 Theatre-70 Classroom- 30 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Goffs

Quality Inn Halifax Airport

Contact: Cheryllynn Walsh T: 902 404-3654, 800 677-3333 F: 902 873-3001 60 Sky Blvd, Goffs, NS B2T 1K3 Email: catering@qualityinnhalifax.com Web: www.airporthotelhalifax.com Description: Traditional charm and attentive, personalized service. Settle in for an enjoyable stay in one of our 156 well-appointed guestrooms and suites. 3 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception-150 Banquet- 100 Theatre- 150 Classroom- 60 Caterer: Yes (Exclusive Certainly Cinamon) Audiovisual service: Yes (Non-Exclusive Basil Audio Visual) Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Halifax

Atlantica Hotel Halifax

Contact: Colleen Forward T: 902 423-1161, 888 810-7288 F: 902 423-9069 1980 Robie Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3G5 Email: cforward@atlanticahalifax.com Web: www.atlanticahotelhalifax.com Description: Centrally located hotel featuring modern dĂŠcor complemented by traditional East Cost Hospitality. Free Wi-Fi in all guestrooms, meeting rooms and public areas. Full service restaurant and lounge, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and fitness facility.

Capacities: Reception- 350 Banquet- 275 Theatre- 300 Classroom- 175 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Frischkorn AV Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Halifax

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Contact: Michelle Whittle T: 902.444.8657, 8800.528.1234 F: 902.404.3376 20 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd, Halifax, NS B3N 1J4 Email: events@chocolatelakehotel.com Web: www.chocolatelakehotel.com Description: Ideally located minutes from downtown Halifax offering a tranquil lakeside setting. Featuring free full hot breakfast, free parking, free WiFi, mini-fridge, indoor saltwater pool, fitness centre, games room and guest laundry facilities.

Capacities: Reception- 200, Banquet- 200, Theatre- 200, Classroom- 100 Caterer: Yes, Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Basil Audiovisual Wheelchair access: Yes Loading Dock: No

Halifax

Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax

Contact: Rachel Gordon T: 902 492-9133, 800 565-1263 F: 902 420-9379 1583 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3P5 Email: rgordon@cambridgesuiteshotel.com Web: www.cambridgesuiteshotel.com Description: Centered in historic downtown Halifax, extra-roomy all suite property offers space and true comfort.

Capacities: Reception- 120 Banquet- 64 Theatre- 100 Classroom- 48 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 6:00- 17:00

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Largest room (sq ft) & ceiling height (ft)

5 120

3

1213 9

15 500

14

8 169

Nbr. Suites/ Rooms

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

No

No

Yes Indoor Extra Fee private secure

5000 1275

Yes Portable

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Indoor Outdoor Public

13

4860 9’6”

Yes Portable Extra Fee

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Indoor Extra Fee

1 32

9

1250 10

No

No

Yes Outdoor

19 333

18

7620 15’ 8” ceiling

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Underground Extra Fee

48 114

4

1150 9

No

No

Yes Outdoor Private Free

HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS Nova Scotia

Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown Halifax

Contact: Amber Thomas-Johnson T: 902 428-1900, 800 321-2211 F: 902 428-1901 5120 Salter Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0A1 Email: amber@courtyardhalifax.com Web: www.courtyardhalifax.com Description: New hotel with modern amenities. All meeting space is located at the lobby level. Two oudoor spaces can host small receptions. 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 120 Banquet- 70 Theatre- 100 Classroom- 57 Caterer: onsite Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Delta Halifax and Delta Barrington

Halifax

Contact: Chris Mosher T: 902 425-6700 ext. 428, 888-423-3582 F: 902 492-6405 1990 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1P2 Email: chris.mosher@deltahotels.com Web: www.deltahotels.com Description: Delta Meeting Maestros offer assistance with the planning of your next conference in Halifax. Largest inventory of guestrooms in Halifax and 15,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting space.

Capacities: Reception- 500 Banquet- 300 Theatre- 450 Classroom- 250 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Freeman Audio-Visual Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 24h/7

Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

Halifax

Contact: Andrea Hatfield-Beaton T: 902 474-3925, 866 444-9494 F: 902 474-3913 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3J7 Email: guest@fourpointshalifax.com Web: www.fourpoints.com/halifax Description: 4 Star, 3 Diamond 177 newly renovated guestooms and suites, located in the heart of downtown Halifax. Self-sufficient traveller will find comfort, approachable style, and spirited, can-do service.

Capacities: Reception- 400 Banquet- 225 Theatre- 250 Classroom- 180 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Scanway Audiovisual service: Yes Advance Audio Systems Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes first come- first serve

Future Inns Halifax Hotel & Conference Centre

Halifax

Contact: Nathalie Blatch T: (902) 443-4990, 800-565-0700 F: (902) 443-9775 30 Fairfax Drive, Halifax, NS B3S 1P1 Email: nblatch@futureinns.com Web: www.futureinns.com Description: Conveniently located in Clayton Park West, just 20 minutes south of the Halifax International Airport and 15 minutes west of Downtown Halifax. Adjacent to the Bayer’s Lake Business and Shopping district, Halifax Mainland Commons and the Canada Games Centre. Spacious and comfortable accommodations, modern amenities, meeting and conference facilities, a full service restaurant, a fitness room and more.

Capacities: 4016 total sqf, Banquet- 80 Theatre- 100 Classroom- 42 Caterer: Redwood Grill Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No, receiving area, yes

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront

Halifax

Contact: Sales T: 902-428-7803 F: 902-428-7850 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3J5 Email: mhrs.yhzmc.sales@marriott.com Web: www.halifaxmarriott.com Description: A departure from ordinary hotels, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel allows you to discover unparalleled service, downtown convenience as well as the beauty of the waterfront along the Halifax Harbour. Conveniently located, and professionally staffed, this hotel’s meeting venues ignite success! 4 Diamonds and 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 1000 Banquet- 600 Theatre- 800 Classroom- 450 Caterer: Yes-Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax-Downtown

Halifax

Contact: Kristi Wenaus T: 902-407-9955, 855-331-0337 F: 902-407-9954 1960 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2G7 Email: kristi.wenaus@hilton.com Web: www.halifax.homewoodsuites.com Description: The Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown is ideally located within walking distance of all of the downtown amenities that Atlantic Canada’s most culturally diverse city has to offer.

Capacities: Reception- 100 Banquet- 120 Theatre- 120 Classroom- 64 Caterer: Onsite Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

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2

1215 10

Yes

Yes

Yes Free

135

7

2040 12

Yes

Yes

Yes Covered Outdoor Extra Fee

48 214

10

3624 19

Yes

Yes

Yes Indoor Extra Fee

HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS Nova Scotia

Halifax

Holiday Inn Express Halifax/Bedford

Contact: Graham Man T: 902 445-1100, 800 565-3086 F: 902 445-1101 133 Kearney Lake Road, Halifax, NS B3M 4P3 Email: sales@hiehalifax.com Web: www.hiehalifax.com Description: Meetings for 2 to 80 people with high ceilings and natural light. Full audio-visual services available including wireless and hard-wired high speed Internet, TV/DVD/VCR combo, and an LCD projector. Full catering available.

3 Diamonds and 3 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 80 Banquet- 80 Theatre- 80 Classroom- 80 Caterer: Yes Non- Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Halifax

Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown

Contact: Kristi Wenaus T: 902-407-9955, 855-331-0337 F: 902-407-9954 1960 Brunswick Street, Halifax NS B3J 2G7 Email: kristi.wenaus@hilton.com Web: www.halifax.homewoodsuites.com Description: Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown, boasts a central location in downtown Halifax, fantastic business and leisure amenities and modern, homelike suites – making it perfect for extended stays in Nova Scotia.

Capacities: Reception- 100 Banquet- 120 Theatre- 120 Classroom- 64 Caterer: Onsite Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Halifax

Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

Contact: Sales T: 902 491-6130, 1-800-565-2020 F: 902 491-6148 1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2L2 Email: sales@lordnelsonhotel.com Web: www.lordnelsonhotel.com Description: Downtown location overlooking the Public Gardens, steps to shopping, dining & entertainment.Over 12,500 sq. ft. of flexible meeting & convention space.

Capacities: Reception- 500 Banquet- 360 Theatre- 450 Classroom- 200 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

OUR THOUG H T S ON C OMF O RT Meeting rooms shouldn’t be broom closets. Business and pleasure should definitely mix. Comfortable seats make for better conversations. With the award-winning dining at Seasons by Atlantica, casual spaces throughout the hotel and the vibrant city of Halifax at your doorstep, there are plenty of places to pull up a chair and take care of business. And wherever you find yourself in our hotel, we promise you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere, downhome hospitality and an extraordinary culinary experience.

Do your next meeting Downtown Different.

Call (888) 810-7288 or email sales@atlanticahalifax.com AT L A N T I C A H O T E L H A L I FA X . C O M

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Nbr. Suites/ Rooms

Total # meeting rooms

Largest room (sq ft) & ceiling height (ft)

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

200

25

5800 30

No

No

Yes Outdoor Private Free

15 186

8

2600 10

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Extra Fee

9 104

4

2074 9

Yes Portable

No

Yes Outdoor Free

120 2X3

3

2800 13

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Outdoor Extra Fee

92 _

2

900 8.5/11

No

No

No

0 453

50

5700 16

No

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Free

HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS Nova Scotia Mount Saint Vincent University

Halifax

Contact: Jill Hurlbert T: 902 457-6364,866 405-1805 F: 902 443-5793 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6 Email: jill.hurlbert@msvu.ca Web: www.msvu.ca/stay Description: Open to groups for overnight accommodations from May to August.

Traditional dormitories, Birch townhouses and Westwood residence. Room rates include parking, taxes, linens, day-pass to their athletic facility. Meeting facilities and services to external clients year-round.

Capacities: Reception- 480 Banquet- 300 Theatre- 1000 Classroom- 300 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Chartwell Services Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 24/7

Prince George Hotel

Halifax

Contact: Barbara Broome T: 902 492-7807, 800 565-1567 F: 902 492-7834 1725 Market Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3N9 Email: bbroome@princegeorgehotel.com Web: www.princegeorgehotel.com Description: Refined service and understated elegance. AAA/CAA’s Four Diamond Award. The only Four Diamond property that also has a Four Diamond restaurant, Gio, within Atlantic Canada; 4 Diamonds and 3 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 240 Banquet- 200 Theatre- 275 Classroom- 120 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:30- 17:00

Quality Inn and Suites Halifax

Halifax

Contact: Cheryllynn Walsh T: 902 444-6700 F: 902 444-4410 980 Parkland Drive, Halifax, NS, B3M 4Y7 Email: catering@qualityinnhalifax.com Web: www.qualityinnhalifax.com Description: Almost 3500 sq. ft. of total meeting space, suitable for conferences, weddings, or any other gathering in Halifax. Full meeting services available; 3 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 250 Banquet- 150 Theatre- 250 Classroom- 75 Caterer: Yes Certainly Cinamon Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Basil Audio Visual Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Hollis Halifax (The) - DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

Halifax

Contact:Vicki Vaughan-Day T: (902) 404 8389 F: (902) 429 9700 1649 Hollis Street Halifax, NS B3J 1V8 Email: vicki.vaughan-day@hilton.com Web: www.radisson.com/halifaxca Description: Newly renovated, 4.5 star all-suite hotel in the heart of downtown Halifax. Offering over 3000sq.ft. of combined, a doubleTree Suites, flexible meeting space with floor to ceiling windows for natural light. Indoor Pool, Hot Tub and extensive fitness center. Complimentary internet and local calls. On-site restaurant, lobby bar and concierge.

Capacities: Reception- 200 Banquet- 120 Theatre- 120 Classroom- 74 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown

Halifax

Contact: Angela Murphy T: 902 422-0493 ext. 3114, 866 422-0493 F: 902 422-0413 1599 Grafton St, Halifax, NS B3J 2C3 Email: amurphy@residenceinnhalifax.ca Web: www.marriott.com/yhzri Description: Located in the heart of downtown Halifax. Newly renovated hotel.

Perfect location for visitors; spacious suites, complimentary hot buffet breakfast and all the amenities of home.

4 Stars Canada Select Rating and 3 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 60 Banquet- 25 Theatre -60 Classroom- 30 Caterer: - Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Saint Mary’s University

Halifax

Contact: Janet Gates-Robart T: 902.491.8699F: 902 491-8118 923 Robie Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3 Email: conference.services@smu.ca Web: www.smu.ca/conferences Description: Nestled in Halifax’s South End, ideal setting for all conference needs, spacious and comfortable venues for groups of 6 to 600.

Capacities: Reception- 350 Banquet- 300 Theatre- 600 Classroom- 200 Caterer: Exclusive Aramark Campus Services Audiovisual service: Exclusive Basil Audio Visual Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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Largest room (sq ft) & ceiling height (ft)

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

10 300

17

8400 14.6

Yes Portable Extra Fee

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Extra Fee

6 105

4

3312 12

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

1 68

4

1222 8.4

No

No

Yes Outdoor Free

8

2974 12

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

16 _

3

1200 8

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

_ 1000

150

500000 _

Yes Fixed

Yes

Yes Outdoor Extra Fee

HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS Nova Scotia

Halifax

Westin Nova Scotian Hotel

Contact: Glenn Bowie T: 902 496-7429 F: 902 496-8589 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3H 2P6 Email: glenn.bowie@thewestinnnovascotian.com Web: www.thewestinnovascotian.com Description: AAA Four Diamond historic hotel with modern amenities. Located in the Halifax Seaport District, with fabulous harbour view rooms. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award; 4 Diamonds.

Capacities: Reception- 790 Banquet- 520 Theatre- 850 Classroom- 350 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Freeman’s Audio Visual Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 7:00- 16:00 Mon- Fri

Ingonish Beach

Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa

Contact: Vanessa Jones T: 902 496-3502, 800 565-0444 F: 902 285-2859 Middle Head Peninsula, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0 Email: vjones@signatureresorts.com Web: www.kelticlodge.ca Description: Cape Breton Island’s unique place with exceptional cuisine and hospitality since 1940. A wide selection of post-meeting recreational activities and entertainment is available. 4 Stars.

Capacities: Reception- 225 Banquet- 175 Theatre- 200 Classroom- 100 Caterer: Yes-Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Liscombe Mills

Liscombe Lodge Resort and Conference Center

Contact: Vanessa Jones T: 902-496-3502, 800 665-6343 F: 902 779-2700 2884 Highway #7, Liscomb Mills, Guysborough County, NS B0J 2A0 Email: vjones@signatureresorts.com Web: www.liscombelodge.ca Description: Tucked away on the tranquil shores of the Liscomb River on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, just two hours from Halifax. Accommodations include rustic romantic chalets with fireplaces and verandas, guestrooms with private balcony and spacious cottages, each with four bedrooms, private bath and common living area with fireplace and veranda. 3.5 Stars.

Capacities: Reception- 200 Banquet- 170 Theatre- 150 Classroom- 50 Caterer: Yes-Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Liverpool

White Point Beach Resort

Contact: Anne Stevens T: 902 423-8887 F: 902 429-8516 6009 Quinpool Road, Suite 300, Halifax, NS B3K 5J7 Email: anne@whitepoint.com Web: www.whitepoint.com Description: Year round oceanfront resort located on a 1km-long white sand beach. New Main Lodge, renovated guest rooms & cottages, spectacular meeting space, extensive recreational activities & programming, unique culinary experiences. Canada 4 Star Select, 4 Green Leaf Certified Property.

Capacities: Reception- 200 Banquet- 200 Theatre- 200 Classroom- 112 Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: _ Wheelchair access: _ Loading dock: _

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Lunenburg

Boscawen Inn

Contact: Judy Rawdon T: 902 634-3325, 800 354-5009 150 Cumberland Street, Lunenburg, NS B0J 1C0 Email: reservations@boscawen.ca Web: www.boscawen.ca Description: Registered Historic Inn, circa 1888. Heart of UNESCO ‘Old Town’ Lunenburg. Classic luxurious accommodations. 16 antique-filled guestrooms.

Wedding, banquet & conference facilities. Walk to museums, art galleries, waterfront, restaurants & shops. Spa & pool next door. Park & playground.

Capacities: Reception- 120 Banquet- 80 Theatre- 120 Classroom- 80 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Risley Hall

Dalhousie Conference Services & Summer Accomodations

Contact: Nathalie Gibbs T: 902 494-8876, 888 271-9222 F: 902 494-1219 1233 LeMarchant Street, Rm 1024, Risley Hall, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Email: accommodations@dal.ca Web: www.dal.ca/meetatdal Description: Dalhousie University offers full conference services including onsite accommodations, meeting space and catering service. A combination of varied meeting space and accommodations in traditional residences.

Capacities: Reception- 750 Banquet- 500 Theatre- 1200 Classroom- 150 Caterer: Yes Non-Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Dalhousie AV Services Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Varies by Venue

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Total # meeting rooms

Largest room (sq ft) & ceiling height (ft)

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

72 0

4

2800 12

Yes Extra Fee

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

38 60

4

3200 _

Yes

Yes Portable

Yes Free

8 119

7

Yes

Yes

Yes

3 98

10

7100 14

Yes

Yes

Yes Free

7 135

7

5766

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32 99

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2236 10

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HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS Nova Scotia Fox Harb’r Golf Resort & Spa

Wallace

Contact: Meghan Lloyd T: 902-222-9615, 866 257-1801 F: 902 257-1117 1337 Fox Harbour Rd, Wallace, NS B0K 1Y0 Email: mlloyd@foxharbr.com Web: www.foxharbr.com Description: A 5 star resort with breathtaking scenary and warm hosptality. Conference facility with large terrace overlooking the ocean. Luxury spa, sport shooting, world class golf and dining, Marina with secluded beachfront. 4 Diamonds.

Capacities: Reception- 170 Banquet- 170 Theatre- 170 Classroom- 100 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: No Loading dock: _

Dundee Resort and Golf Club

West Bay

Contact: Katrina Cooper T: 902 345-2649, 800 565-5660 F: 903 345-2697 RR # 2, 2750 West Bay Highway, West Bay, NS B0E 3K0 Email: katrina@capebretonresorts.com Web: www.capebretonresorts.com Description: Located in Cape Breton, NS, the resort overlooks West Bay on the Bra d’Or Lake. Lakeside adventure centre with kayaks, canoes and paddleboats.

Pools, beach, sauna. 18 hole golf course. Dine in MacRae’s Dining Room with a wonderful vista of the lake. Open May to October and located just three hours from Halifax.

Capacities: Reception- 250 Banquet- 170 Theatre- 250 Classroom- 125 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island

Western Shore

Contact: Lori Forward T: 902-627-2600 F: 902-627-1415 36 Treasure Drive Western Shore, NS B0J 3MO Email: lori.forward@atlanticaoakisland.com Web: www.atlanticaoakisland.com Description: The Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre celebrates the spectacular setting that is Nova Scotia’s south shore. Just a 45-minute drive from Halifax, their seaside hotel effortlessly blends the comforts of a scenic retreat with all the fun of an elegant, full-service resort.

Caterer: Culinary onsite Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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Old Orchard Inn & Spa

Wolfville

Contact: Bill Wallace T: 902 542-5751, 800 561-8090 F: 902 542-2276 Greenwich Exit 11, Highway 101 153 Greenwich Road South, RR#2, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R2 Email: billwallace@oldorchardinn.ns.ca Web: www.oldorchardinn.com Description: Conveniently located in the scenic Annapolis Valley, this countryside resort is only one hour from Halifax.. Dining room, full service spa, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a unique heritage barn for social events. Local wineries and Halls Harbour Lobster pound for off-site activities.

Capacities: Reception- 640 Banquet- 420 Theatre- 600 Classroom- 300 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Rodd Grand Yarmouth Yarmouth

Contact: Carrie Hannams T: 902 629-2344 F: 902 742-4645 417 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 4B2 Email: channams@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddhotelsandresorts.com Description: Located in the downtown core of Yarmouth, many of the hotel’s guestrooms overlook the city’s waterfront. 3 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 700 Banquet- 400 Theatre- 700 Classroom- 300 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

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P rince Edward I sland Rodd Brudenell River Cardigan

Contact: Carrie Hannams T: 902 629-2344, 800 565-7633 F: 902 368-3569 86 Highway 3 , PO Box 76, Cardigan, PE COA 1 GO Email: channams@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddhotelsandresorts.com Description: Four Star facilities, traquil setting within Brudenell River Provincial Parc offering a variety of activities on-site. A resort destination only thirty minutes away from Charlottetown.

Capacities: Reception- 250 Banquet- 180 Theatre- 250 Classroom- 110 Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: _ Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

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Parking

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Charlottetown

Best Western Charlottetown and Conference Centre

Contact: Mary Ellen Davies T: 902 626-4406, 800 937-8376 F: 902 566-2979 238 Grafton Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1L5 Email: mdavies@silverbirchhotels.com Web: www.bestwesterncharlottetown.com Description: Beautifully renovated hotel located in downtown Charlottetown, within walking distance to entertainment, shopping, restaurants and the boardwalk. Free hot breakfast, parking, in-room high speed internet and local calls.

Capacities: Reception- 200 Banquet-150 Theatre- 200 Classroom- 110 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Charlottetown

Delta Prince Edward & The Prince Edward Island Convention Centre

Contact: Betty Anne Morrison T: 902 894-1231, 866 894-1203 F: 902 566-1745 18 Queen Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4A1 Email: bettyanne.morrison@deltahotels.com Web: www.deltaprinceedward.com Description: Charlottetown’s only waterfront hotel, 4.5 star full service hotel in the heart of historic core, steps away from shops, restaurants and the nightlife.

Capacities: Reception- 3000 Banquet- 1400 Theatre- 2400 Classroom- 840 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes AVW Telav Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:00- 17:00

Charlottetown

Great George (The)

Contact: Michelle Westaway T: 902 892-0606 ext. 169, 800 361-1118 F: 902 628-2079 58 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4K3 Email: mwestaway@thegreatgeorge.com Web: www.thegreatgeorge.com Description: Charlottetown’s historic boutique hotel. Steps away from shopping, dining, theatre and the beautiful waterfront. National award winner for tourism excellence as presented by the Globe & Mail. 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 50 Banquet- 35 Theatre- 50 Classroom- 30 Caterer: Non- Exclusive Audiovisual service: Non- Exclusive Pater Audio Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Charlottetown

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites:

Contact: Susan Freeman T: 902 620-7112 F: 902 626-3263 200 Capital Drive, Charlottetown, PE C1E 2E8 Email: sfreeman@hiecharloettetown.com Web: www.hiexpress.com/princeedward Description: Renovated in 2010, spacious guestrooms and three conference rooms. Avonlea Room has two entrances. Located adjacent is the Library room, ideal for a breakout session or a meeting. Murphy room is ideal for boardroom meetings, with a beautiful skylight. 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 200 Banquet- 115 Theatre- 150 Classroom- 60 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Charlottetown

Holland College Conference Services

Contact: Brodie Coffin T: 902 566-9698 F: 902 566-9355 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4Z1 Email: becoffin@hollandcollege.com Web: www.hollandcollege.com/conference_services Description: Holland College has two campus’ in downtown Charlottetown. The Prince of Wales Campus boasts two amazing meeting facilities, the Centre for Applied Research and Technology and the Centre for Community Engagement.

With the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 delegates, the naturally lit meeting rooms, impressive sustainability features and cutting edge technology make these facilities the place to meet on PEI. Capacities: Reception- 1000 Banquet- 350 Theatre- 1400 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes, Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Charlottetown

Holman Grand Hotel

Contact: Suellen Clow T: 902 367-8331 F: 902 367-3250 123 Grafton Street, PO Box 1030 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4 Email: sclow@theholmangrand.com Web: theholmangrand.com Description: Charlottetown’s newest boutique hotel offers a unique experience, blending modern, urban design with a nod to the unique history of Charlottetown. This 2,500 square feet of space, is both functional and flexible. Discover elegant, naturally lit rooms that can accommodate up to 150 guests, as well as spacious multi-purpose rooms and suites for smaller gatherings. Awards 4 Diamonds and 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 150 Banquet- 100 Theatre- 130 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes, Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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3432 10

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Yes

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HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS P rince Edward I sland Hotel on Pownal (The)

Charlottetown

Contact: Michelle Westaway T: 902 892-0606 ext 169, 1-800-361-1118 F: 902 628-2079 146 Pownal Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3W6 Email: sales@thehotelpownal.com Web: www.TheHotelOnPownal.com Description: With a marked fresh, urban style, The Hotel on Pownal is a modern boutique hotel ideal for those who shy away from conventionality. The hotel is located within a breath of shopping, fabulous dining, and the beautiful Charlottetown waterfront & boardwalk.

Capacities: Reception- 100 Banquet- 64 Theatre- 110 Classroom- 45 Caterer: non-exclusive Audiovisual service: A/V non - exclusive Pater Audio Wheelchair access: No Loading dock: No

Quality Inn and Suites Downtown Charlottetown

Contact: Tanya Bevan Ryan T: 902 894-8572, 800 894-8572 F: 902 368-3356 150 Euston Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1W5 Email: info@innonthehill.com Web: www.qualityinnonthehill.com Description: Located in the centre of Prince Edward Island and in the heart of Charlottetown are within walking distance to the waterfront,restaurants and shopping.

Capacities: Reception- 200 Banquet- 110 Theatre- 115 Classroom- 80 Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: Yes Exclusive Quality Inn & Suites Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Rodd Charlottetown Charlottetown

Contact: Carrie Hannams T: 902 629-2344, 800 565-7633 F: 902 368-3569 75 Kent Street,PO Box 159, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K4 Email: channams@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddhotelsandresorts.com Description: : From the moment you step into the grand lobby of this four and a half star hotel with its marble floors and barrel-vaulted ceilings, you will be surrounded by the historic elegance that sets Rodd Charlottetown Hotel in a class apart from all other Island hotels. 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 400 Banquet- 260 Theatre- 350 Classroom- 140 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: _ Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

Rodd Royalty

Charlottetown

Contact: Carrie Hannams T: 902 629-2344, 800 565-7633 F: 902 368-3569 14 Capital Drive, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8CZ Email: channams@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddroyalty.com Description: Conveniently located five minutes from downtown and in the heart of Charlottetown’s “big box” stores. Smoke free. Renovated in 2010. Complimentary hot breakfast; 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception- 500 Banquet- 450 Theatre- 500 Classroom- 200 Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: _ Wheelchair access: _ Loading dock: _

University of Prince Edward Island Charlottetown

Contact: Keith Lawlor T: 902-566 0568 F: 902-628 4369 550 University Avenue Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3 Email: kjlawlor@upei.ca Web: www.upei.ca/conference Description: UPEI is located within Charlottetown and is a five-minute drive from the airport. With 710 Beds and over 50 meeting rooms with capacities from 10 to 4000, UPEI is one of the largest conference facilities in PEI. Open each year from May through August, our beautiful campus plays host to thousands of delegates.

Capacities: Reception- 2800 Banquet- 1200 Theatre- 4000 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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Green Island Getaways

Granville

Contact: Bronwyn Leitch T: 902 886-2040 C: 902 316-1133 1132 Rattenbury Road, North Granville, PE C0A 1E0 Email: manager@greenislandgetaways.com Web: www.greenislandsgetaway.com Description: Central to all attractions, close to world class golf courses, with partnerships with Green Gables, Glasgow Hills and Anderson Creek. The National Park beaches are only minutes away. “The Cowshed” hall can hold up to 200 people, is air conditioned, includes a new catering kitchen, Wi-Fi accessibility and A/V. Capacities: Reception- 200 Banquet- 160 Theatre- 200 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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1049 9

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24 57

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2480 14

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6 84

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2400 12

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10 79

5

33015 10

Yes Portable

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94

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HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS P rince Edward I sland

Kensington

Stanley Bridge Country Resort & Conference Centre

Contact: Blair Smith T: 902 886-2882, 800 361-2882 F: 902 886-2940 10090 Route 6, Kensington, PE C0B 1M0 Email: info@stanleybridgeresort.com Web: www.stanleybridgeresortpei.com Description: Meeting rooms of varying sizes, some with private decks and a fireplace in a quaint countryside setting. Complimentary use of hospitality cottage for groups booking with 15 guestrooms or more. Delegates enjoy a vacation destination while on business. On site catering ,free wireless and minutes from beaches, adventure parks and world class golf.

Capacities: Reception- 325 Banquet- 200 Theatre- 300 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Montague

Lanes Riverhouse Inn & Cottages

Contact: Robert Jay T: 902 838-2433, 800-268-7532 F: 902 838-2433 33 Brook Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0 Email: info@lanescottages.com Web: www.lanesriverhouseinn.com Description: Newly constructed includes 30 hotel room as well as 23 cottages, complete with banquet/conference centre, board rooms, theatre/lecture style venue and breakfast room all located in Montague overlooking the Montague River & Marina. The property is attached to the Confederation Trail within walking distance to town shops and restaurants.

Capacities: Reception- 100 Banquet- 100 Theatre- 99 Classroom- 50 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Morell

Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort

Contact: Carrie Hannams T: 902 629-2344, 800 565-7633 F: 902 368-3569 632 Route 350, PO Box 164, Morell, PE C0A 1S0 Email: channams@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddhotelsandresorts.com Description: Five Star resort with tranquil setting overlooking Prince Edward Island’s panoramic North Shore; wide variety of activities offered on-site.

Capacities: Reception- 200 Banquet- 176 Theatre- 200 Classroom- 80 Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: _ Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

O’Leary

Rodd Mill River

Contact: Carrie Hannams T: 902 629-2344, 800 565-7633 F: 902 368-3569 180 Mill River Resort Rd, Route 136, PO BOX 399, O’Leary, PE C0B 1V0 Email: channams@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddhotelsandresorts.com Description: Ranked within the top 50 golf resorts in Canada, this full service resort is located within Mill River Provincial Park along the North Cape Coastal Drive.

Capacities: Reception- 200 Banquet- 175 Theatre- 200 Classroom- 120 Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: _ Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

Summerside

Loyalist Country Inn (The)

Contact: Terry Trainor T: 902 436-3333, 877 355-3500 F: 902 436-4304 195 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside PE C1N 5R1 Email: summerside@lakeviewresorts.com Web: www.lakeviewhotels.com/hotels/summerside Description: Centrally located in the heart of Summerside’s waterfront, across the street from the Harbourfront Theatre, the Eptek Arts & Cultural Center and Spinnakers Landing. Well suited to satisfy the needs for small and large group meetings, meals, receptions, or any other type of professional or social gathering.

Capacities: Reception- 400 Banquet- 270 Theatre- 400 Classroom- 250 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Summerside

Quality Inn & Suites Summerside

Contact: Jacqui Grady T: 902 436-2295 , 800 265-5551 F: 902 432-2911 618 Water Street, Summerside, PE C1A 4H7 Email: jgrady@qualityinnpei.com Web: www.qualityinnpei.com Description: With spacious indoor courtyards, venue is suited to both conferences and business meetings. Delegates can set aside some time for complimentary golfing on thier 9 hole par-3 course. Just across the street, delegates can experience a taste of Celtic culture at the College of Piping & Celtic Performing Arts.

Capacities: Reception _ Banquet- 70 Theatre- 130 Classroom- 45 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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3000 12

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No

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12480 20

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MULTI - FUNCTIONAL New Bruns wic k Le Pays de la Sagouine

Bouctouche

Contact: Sales T: 506 743-1400, 800 561-9188 F: 506 743-1414 57, rue Acadie, Bouctouche, NB E4S 2T7 Email: info@sagouine.com Web: www.sagouine.com Description: An eclectic reproduction of a prohibition-era fishing village that lets you discover the Acadian culture through unique characters, theatre, music, comedy, dance and cuisine all on a small island in the town of Bouctouche. L’Ordre du Bon Temps Restaurant is the ideal location for your business meetings, banquets or evenings of entertainment.

Capacities: Reception- 250 Banquet- 240 Theatre- 240 Classroom- 250 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Beaverbrook Art Gallery

Fredericton

Contact: Jeremy Elder-Jubelin T: 506 458-2039, 877 458-8545 F: 506 459-7450 703 Queen St., Fredericton, NB E3B 5A6 Email: visitorservices@beaverbrookartgallery.org Web: www.beaverbrookartgallery.org Description: One of Canada’s finest art galleries with a renowned art collection.

Gallery spaces can be rented for events and receptions, can include catering and/ or bar service, and can incorporate guided gallery tours.

Capacities: Reception- 230 Banquet- 150 Theatre- 200 Classroom _ Caterer: No Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:30- 17:00

Centre Communautaire Ste.-Anne (Le) Fredericton

Contact: Stéphane Sirois T: 506 453-2731 F: 506 453-3958 715, rue Priestman, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5W7 Email: ssirois@centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca Web: http://www.centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca Description: Fredericton’s French Cultural centre offers a theatre, multiple meeting spaces and banquet capacity for up to 400 people. Close to shopping, lodging and the university.

Capacities: Reception- 900 Banquet- 400 Theatre- 600 Classroom _ Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

Fredericton Convention Centre

Fredericton

Contact: Erin Blanchard T: 506 460-2775 F: 506 460-2768 670 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1C2 Email: erin.blanchard@frederictonconventions.ca Web: www.frederictonconventions.ca Description: Filled with natural light and situated in the heart of a lively destination on the East Coast.

Capacities: Reception- 1300 Banquet- 1000 Theatre- 1200 Classroom- 620 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Non - Exclusive PSAV Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 7:00-17:00

Albert County Museum

Hopewell Cape

Contact: Donald Alward T: 506 734-2003 F: 506 734-3291 3940 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB E4H 3J8 Email: albertcountymuseum@nb.aibn.com Web: www.albertcountymuseum.ca Description: Historic buildings and grounds providing a charming and quaint setting for meetings, workshops, weddings and special events. Catering available, audio-visual equipment, and wireless Internet.

Capacities: Reception- 140 Banquet- 104 Theatre- 140 Classroom- 100 Caterer: Yes Non- Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Dundee Sports Dome

Moncton

Contact: Jules Leger T: 506 382-7529 ext. 229 F: 506 382-5621 125 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton, NB, E1C 0L7 Email: info@sportsdome.ca Web: www.sportsdome.ca Description: 400 ft. long x 118 ft. Wide x 50 ft. high facility of open space. Specialized in team-building for 10 to 1000 participants.

Capacities: Reception- 250 Banquet- 500 Theatre- 500 Classroom- 500 Caterer: No Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 24h/7

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Moosehead Breweries Conference Centre (at the qplex)

Contact: Debbie Allen T: 506 848-5900 F: 506 848-5910 20 Randy Jones Way, PO Box 21085, Quispamsis, NB E2E 4Z4 Email: qplex@quispamis.ca Web: www.qplex.quispamis.ca Description: Ideal for parties, meetings and conferences. Located 15 minutes from Uptown Saint John.

Capacities: Reception- 600 Banquet- 240 Theatre- 320 Classroom- 160 Caterer: Yes, George Cousins Catering Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: __

Prince William

Kings Landing Historical Settlement

Contact: Jan Rowinski T: 506 363-4975, 888 666-5547 F: 506 470-5913 5804 Route 102, Prince William, NB E6K 0A5 Email: jan.rowinski@gnb.ca Web: www.kingslanding.nb.ca Description: King’s Landing Historical Settlement is an outdoor Living History Museum, recreating the lives of New Brunswickers in the 1800s. Kings Head Inn ideal location for meetings, receptions, and dinners.

Capacities: Reception _ Banquet- 225 Theatre _ Classroom_ Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: No Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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Yes Extra Fee

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2

7500

_

_

Yes

_

2

5900

_

_

Yes

_ _

35

3950 20

Yes

Yes Extra Fee

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4

1396.5 22

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Yes

Yes Indoor Free

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9

22,674

Yes

_

Yes

MULTI - FUNCTIONAL New Bruns wic k Lily Lake Hatheway Pavilion

Saint John

Contact: Marlene Garland T: 506 693-1121 F: 506 693-9695 55 Lake Drive South, Saint John, NB E2K 5S3 Email: marlene@lilylake.ca Web: www.lilylake.ca Description: Located in Rockwood Park, 4 minutes from Uptown Saint John. Full service, licensed banquet hall, award winning restaurant, and a lakeside deck and seating for 100.

Capacities: Reception- 400 Banquet- 250 Theatre- 250 Classroom- 150 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal

Saint John

Contact: Emily Teed T: 506 636-4869 F: 506 636-4443 111 Water Street, Saint John, NB E2L 0B1 Email: rentals@sjport.com Web: www.sjport.com Description: Located in the heart of the city, the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal is ideal for conferences, trade shows, meetings and weddings. This sleek and modern venue includes ample banquet space and breathtaking vantage points.

Make your event postcard-perfect.

Capacities: Reception- 300 Banquet- 160 Theatre- 200 Classroom- 60 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: PSAV Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Marco Polo Cruise Terminal (The) Saint John

Contact: Emily Tweed T: 506 636-4869 F: XX 111 Water Street, Saint John, NB E2L 0B1 Email: rentals@sjport.com Web: www.sjport.com Description: Steps from the major hotels, the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal provides a unique dining space for conference guests. The 32-ft floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the bustling port city. This contemporary space is perfect for trade shows, weddings, off-site dinners, and meetings.

Capacities: Reception- 700 Banquet- 350 Theatre- 400 Classroom- 180 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: PSAV Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

UNB Saint John Conference Services Saint John

Contact: Carla Lavigne T: 506 648-5909 F: 506 648-5762 100 Tucker Park Road, PO BOX 5050, Saint John, NB E2L 4L5 Email: conf@unb.ca Web: www.unb.ca/saintjohFreeonferenceservices Description: : Scenic campus situated on 252 acres overlooking the Kennebecasis River. Classrooms equipped with built in AV, Boardrooms and licensed multipurpose event venues on campus. Host your conference or banquet at Grand Hall, UNB Saint John’s fully licensed, special event venue located Uptown on King Square.

Capacities: Reception- 250 Banquet- 200 Theatre- 330 Classroom- 100 Caterer: Yes, Chartwells Impressions Catering Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:00- 16:30 Mon- Fri

New Brunswick Museum

Saint John

Contact: Anne McHugh T: 506 643-2351, 888 268-9595 F: 506 643-2360 1 Market Square, Saint John, NB, E2L 4Z6 Email: anne.mchugh@nbm-mnb.ca Web: www.nbm-mnb.ca Description: Ideal for meetings, receptions, dinners, events, workshops, film screenings, press conferences, and more.

Capacities: Reception- 250 Banquet- 100 Theatre- 115 Classroom- 30 Caterer: No Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Saint John Trade and Convention Centre

Saint John

Contact: xxx T: 506 693-1327 F: 506 658-0783 One Market Square, Saint John, NB, E2L 4Z6 Email: stjhi_ds@hilton.com Web: www.hiltonsaintjohn.com Description: The Saint John Trade and Convention Centre is managed by Hilton Saint John for the City of Saint John.

Capacities: Reception- Banquet- 1300 Theatre- 2300 ClassroomCaterer: __ Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: __

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Dance Floor

Coatcheck

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Yes Outdoor Extra Fee

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St. John’s

St. John’s Convention Centre

Contact: Nancy McGrath T: 709 758-5498 F: 709 576-8467 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, NL A1C 1J3 Email: nmcgrath@fortisproperties.com Web: www.sjcc.ca Description: Features a convention hall capable of hosting banquets, plenary sessions or trade shows up to 1,700 people. The upper level has two meeting rooms that offer 1,100 square feet each.

Capacities: Reception- 1700 Banquet- 1000 Theatre- 1700 Classroom- 600 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes Advance arrangement required

Nova Scotia

Halifax

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Contact: Krista Wadman T: 902 424-4862 F: 902 424-7359 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3C8 Email: krista.wadman@novascotia.ca Web: www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca Description: Housed in two renovated heritage buildings within walking distance to hotels, shopping and dining. With art as a backdrop, the museum provides indoor and outdoor venues for a variety of events and meetings.

Capacities: Reception- 150 Banquet- 90 Theatre- 80 Classroom- 50 Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: _

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2

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1

500 8

No

No

Yes Outdoor Public

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6

5200 25

No

Yes/Extra fee

Yes Outdoor Free/ Extra Fee

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3

6,000 12

Yes Portable & Fixed

Yes

Yes Indoor Extra Fee

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1

45000 20

Yes Portable Extra Fee

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Private Free

Halifax

Bistro LeCoq

Contact: Emma Tysick T: 902 407-4564, 866-257-0019 F: 902 429-8516 1584 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2B3 Email: emma@rcr.ca Web: www.bistrocoq.ca Description: Serves classic French dishes with subtle twists and variations, all utilizing master techniques and market fresh ingredients.

Capacities: Receptions- 100 Banquet- 60 Classroom- 40 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: No Wheelchair access: No Loading dock: No

Halifax

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Contact: Lauren Patterson CMP T: 902.425.1365, F: 902.423.4045 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7 Email: lpatterson@pier21.ca Web: www.pier21.ca Description: Located on the Halifax Waterfront, our newly renovated facilities provide your guests a unique settings of national significance for your next event.

With a multitude of spaces, we can accommodate from small meetings to large receptions & banquets.

Capacities: Reception- 1000 Banquet- 440 Theatre -440 Classroom- 264 Caterer: Exclusively through RCR Hospitality Group Audiovisual service: No Wheelchair access: Yes Loading Dock: Yes

Halifax

Casino Nova Scotia

Contact: Bill Soper T: 902 496-4667 F: 902 428-7846 1983 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y5 Email: bsoper@casinonovascotia.com Web: www.casinonovascotia.com Description: A waterfront destination with an atmosphere for creative and funfilled meetings. In the heart of downtown business district, connected via pedways to major hotels and the World Trade and Convention Centre.

Capacities: Reception- 650 Banquet- 400 Theatre- 650 Classroom- 300 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes: Freeman AudioVisual Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 14h/7

Halifax

Cunard Centre

Contact: Elizabeth Newman T: 902 425-5528, 866 257-0019 F: 902 429-8516 961 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS B3H 4P6 Email: elizabeth@rcr.ca Web: www.cunardcentre.com Description: 45,000 sq. ft. of column-free space overlooking Halifax Harbour. Ideal for large meetings, receptions, conferences, trade shows, concerts and gala dinners. A state-of-the-art kitchen for restaurant-quality meals in a banquet setting.

Capacities: Reception- 3200 Banquet- 2200 Theatre- 3000 Classroom- 1300 Caterer: Yes Exclusive RCR Hospitality Group Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:00- 17:00

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Dance Floor

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2200 12

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Yes

No

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2

2500 21’6”

No

Yes Unmonitored

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9

800 25

No

No

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6

18000 34

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Yes

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MULTI - FUNCTIONAL Nova Scotia CUT Steakhouse & The Grill at CUT

Halifax

Contact: Melissa Carey T: 902 429-5120, 866 257-0019 F: 902 429-5121 5120 Salter Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0A1 Email: mel@rcr.ca Web: www.cutsteakhouse.com Description: CAA/AAA Four Diamond venue, winner of a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for every year since opening. Downstairs, relaxed dining in a casual setting. Upstairs, luxurious and elegant atmosphere in the Steakhouse. Patio seating in season.

Capacities: Reception- 150 Banquet- 70 Theatre _ Classroom _ Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: No Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Discovery Centre

Halifax

Contact: Andrea Durfee T: 902 492-4422 ext 2232 F: 902 492-3170 1593 Barrington St., Halifax, NS B3J 1Z7 Email: adurfee@thediscoverycentre.ca Web: www.thediscoverycentre.ca Description: Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, the Discovery Centre offers a one-of-a-kind venue for your corporate function, reception, meeting, seminar or party. Whether you are looking to host a meeting inside our 65-seat theatre, a cocktail reception in the Main Gallery or a party throughout the entire Centre, we offer unique and engaging space. We can even punch up the WOW factor by custom designing a live science show for your guests.

Capacities: Theatre- 65-70 Boardrooms- 25-30 Whole Facility- 900-1000 Caterer: No Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Loading Dock: No

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Halifax

Contact: Emily Sine T: 902 426-1995 F: 902 426-4228 5425 Sackville Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y3 Email: halifax.citadel@pc.gc.ca Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/halifaxcitadel Description: Perched on top of Halifax’s highest point, overlooking the downtown and Halifax Harbour. From business meetings to conferences, weddings and concerts, the fort is the backdrop for a one-of-a-kind experience. Also famous for hosting large tented events for up to 2,500 people.

Capacities: Reception- 80 Banquet- 48 Theatre- 60 Classroom- 48 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: No Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Halifax Forum Community Association

Halifax

Contact: Glen Matheson T: 902 490-4614 F: 902 490-4618 2901 Windsor Street, Halifax, NS B3K 5E5 Email: mathesg@halifax.ca Web: www.halifaxforum.ca Description: A multipurpose complex offering over 90,000 sq. ft. of space in 5 inter-connected buildings. Caters to large, complex trade shows and to small meetings in a downtown setting with free parking.

Capacities: Reception- 2000 Banquet- 1500 Theatre- 4000 Classroom- 4000 Caterer: Non- Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 24h/7

Halifax Convention Centre

Halifax

Contact: Group Sales T: 902 421-8686 F: 902 422-2922 1800 Argyle Street, PO Box 955, Halifax, NS B3J 2V9 Email: sales@halifaxconventioncentre.com Web: www.halifaxconventioncentre.com Description:Opening in 2017, Nova Scotia’s new Halifax Convention Centre will offer over 120,000 square feet of flexible space in the heart of downtown. Connected to over 3,000 hotel rooms, local dining, and fantastic arts and culture - all within an easy stroll from our doorstep. For information please contact us or visit www.wtcchalifax.com Capacities: Reception- 3000 Banquet- 2000 Theatre- 2900 Classroom- 1200 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Halifax

Contact: Ian Mullan T: 902 424-6447 F: 902 424-0612 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3 Email: mullanIM@gov.ns.ca Web: www.maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca Description: With nautical vessels spanning the century the Small Craft Gallery at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is an impressive room with high ceilings to accommodate the masts of our collection and large windows looking out onto the harbour. The museum has hosted weddings, arts presentations, lectures and receptions. A second floor meeting room is also available for smaller events.

Capacities: Reception- 250 Banquet- 110 Theatre- 30 Classroom- 20 Caterer: Non- Exclusive Audiovisual service: Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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1260 14

Yes

Yes

Nearby

1

1500 10

No

Yes

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3381 15

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5400 16

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42000

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MULTI - FUNCTIONAL Nova Scotia

Halifax

Neptune Theatre

Contact: Jennie King T: 902 494-8466 F: 1593 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 2B2 Email: jking@neptunetheatre.com Web: www.neptunetheatre.com Description: Professional theatre located in the heart of downtown Halifax. Fountain Hall and Studio theatres for up to 479 and 200 people respectively. Neptune also has a fully equipped conference room with wireless Internet access.

Capacities: Reception _ Banquet _ Theatre _ Classroom _ Caterer: _ Audiovisual service: _ Wheelchair access: _ Loading dock: _

Halifax

Onyx on Argyle

Contact: Kyle Higgins T: 902 428-5680, 866 257-0019 F: 902 428-5175 1580 Argyle Street , Halifax, NS, B3J 2B3 Email: sales@rcr.ca Web: www.onyxdining.com Description: An alluring Wine Bar & Kitchen that offers unique yet affordable dining specializing in local products. ONYX has been awarded Four Diamond ratings CAA/AAA and Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence since 2005.

Capacities: Reception- 80 Banquet- 60 Theatre _ Classroom _ Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: No Wheelchair access: No Loading dock: No

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Halifax

St. Mary’s Boat Club

Contact: Susan Doucette T: 902 490-4688 F: 902 490-6935 1641 Fairfield Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4E8 Email: doucetts@halifax.ca Web: www.halifax.ca/smbc Description: Waterfront venue. Gleaming hardwood floors and surrounded by decks on three sides.

Capacities: Reception- 200 Banquet- 150 Theatre- 200 Classroom- 150 Caterer: Kitchen Audiovisual service: No Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 24/7

Halifax

Waterfront Warehouse

Contact: Elizabeth Newman T: 902 425-7610, 866 257-0019 F: 902 425-1926 1549 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1S2 Email: elizabeth@rcr.ca Web: www.waterfrontwarehouse.ca Description: Situated on the waterfront boardwalk, fresh Maritime seafood in a fun, nautical atmosphere. Menu includes cedar planked salmon, fresh lobster, crab from the tank or a selection of award-winning oysters.

Capacities: Reception- 350 Banquet- 200 Theatre _ Classroom _ Caterer: No Audiovisual service: No Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

P rince Edward I sland

Charlottetown

Eastlink Centre PEI & Charlottetown Event Grounds

Contact: Stu Dunn T: 902-629-6621 F: 902-629-6650 46 Kensington Rd Charlottetown, PE C1A 5H7 Email: sdunn@eastlinkcentrepei.com Web: www.eastlinkcentrepei.com Description:The Eastlink Centre is a multipurpose facility that includes an NHLsized ice surface, 42,000 sq ft Trade Centre and the Charlottetown Event Grounds.

The Trade Centre is capable of hosting 4,000+ and 300 tradeshow exhibits. The arena is capable of hosting a symposium for 4,700. The Charlottetown Event Grounds is 3.5 acres, and can host a variety of outdoor festivals and events for 20,000-25,000 people.

Capacities: Reception- 2000+ Banquet- 1200+ Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

Charlottetown

Confederation Centre of the Arts

Contact: Rob Warren T: 902 628-6143 F: 902 566-4648 145 Richmond Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 1J1 Email: rwarren@confederationcentre.com Web: www.confederationcentre.com/en/meetings-and-conventions.php Description: The Confederation Centre of the Arts offers one of the largest convention and meeting facilities on Prince Edward Island. Within walking distance from three major hotels and next to Province House, where the Fathers of Confederation met in 1864.

Capacities: Reception- 1500 Banquet- 900 Theatre- 1100 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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1488 20

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No

No

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6700 40

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Yes

Yes Public

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MULTI - FUNCTIONAL Prince Edward I sland Culinary Institute of Canada

Charlottetown

Contact: Tina Lesyk T: 902 566-9652 F: 902 894-6832 4 Sydney Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1E9 Email: tmlesyk@hollandcollege.com Web: www.hollandcollege.com/culinary-institute-of-canada Description: Whether an intimate party of 20 or a gala for 200, our students and industry experts strive for culinary and service excellence. Located on the waterfront our Institute offers 3 flexible spaces with spectacular views of the Charlottetown Harbour and Victoria Park.

Capacities: Reception- 325 Banquet- 250 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes Loading dock: No

Yes Outdoor Free

Guild (The) Charlottetown

Contact: Alanna Jankov T: 902 620-3474 C: 902 393-3999, 1-866 774-0717 115 Richmond Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 1H7 Email: ajankov@theguildpei.com Web: www.theguildpei.com Description: Located at the corner of Queen & Richmond Streets, the building houses a black box theatre (multi-functional) a lower level gallery space that can accommodate any variety of activities, meetings, receptions and entertainment. And fully equipped sound system and various room configurations that best suit the client’s needs.

Capacities: Reception- 175 Banquet- 80 Theatre- 150 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes, Wheelchair Access: Yes Loading dock: No

Murphys Community Centre

Charlottetown

Contact: Bernie Gallant T: 902 892-1719 F: 902 368-3420 200 Richmond Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1J2 Email: bgallant@murphyscommunitycentre.com Web: www.murphyscommunitycentre.com Description: Bowling alleys, large gymnasium, banquet facilities.

Capacities: Reception- 550 Banquet- 450 Theatre- 550 Classroom- 250 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

PEI Brewing Company

Charlottetown

Contact: Kelley Gillis T: 902- 629-2739 96 Kensington Rd Charlottetown PE C1A5J5 Email: info@peibrewingcompany.com Web: www.peibrewingcompany.com Description: Home to two extraordinary event spaces that can accommodate groups of 5 to over 500. Both spaces feature 25-foot ceilings, exposed brick, reclaimed wood and lots of natural light. The space brings a remarkable atmosphere to any event with our beers, tours, retail and cold beer store. The atmosphere showcases the bounty of culinary delights that P.E.I. has to offer, while also offering an alternative event space with a sought-after size and ambience.

Capacities: Reception- 600 Banquet- 300 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual available: Yes, Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Clinton Hills

Clinton

Contact: Maribeth Roberts T: 902 439-7949 123 Harding Creek Road, Clinton, PE C0A 1E0 Email: maribeth@clintonhills.ca Web: www.clintonhills.ca Description: Our Rustic renovated 1959 Dairy Barn, is fully licensed in the upstairs loft, outdoor balcony and our 4000 sq foot courtyard (corral) as well as our new lounge area, the “Stable”. Our facility also has a full Chefs’ kitchen, A/V equipment, podium, and full high speed internet accessibility.

Capacities: Reception- 4000 Banquet- 210 Theatre- 400 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes Loading dock: No

Summerside Convention Center & Credit Union Place

Summerside

Contact: Duke Cormier T: 902-436-5551 F: 902-436-4596 511 Notre Dame Street Summerside, PE C1N 1T2 Email: duke@fiveelevenwest.com Web: www.cupevents.ca Description: Prince Edward Island’s newest and most advanced convention facility.

With 4,500 square feet of meeting space, divisible into 3-1,500 square foot rooms, along with five multi-purpose meeting rooms, the Convention Centre can accommodate events of all sizes. Under the same roof is Credit Union Place, equipped with 3490 fixed bowl seats, concert seating capacity of up to 5800 along with 10 luxury suites, large 3rd floor media level, NBL regulation basketball court, special event lighting and sound equipment, wireless mics, arena projection units, catering services.

Capacities: Reception- 800 Banquet- 600 Theatre- 1100 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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