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Find New Display Ideas With Your Expo Eyes

There’s always a challenge in choosing what’s right for your organization.

Barry Siskind shows us how.

Travel Info

From Alaska to London, we have the scoop!

Breaking The Barrier: Gender Stereotypes

The double-standards facing women in the workplace.

Travel, second fastest-growing of all US industries

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Atlantic Canada Venue Guide

Research painlessly and save time! From basic information, to venue coordinates, we have the info you need for your next meeting.

The travel industry is playing a pivotal role in leading the United States economic recovery.

The Collaboration Of Everything

Ralph Niekamp shares the latest collaboration technology.

Americans’ favorite summer destinations revealed

New research reveals that low airfares are propelling many travellers to choose new destinations.

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YOGA And So Much More

How yoga changed the life of Jessie Migneault, and how it can change yours.

NAV Canada Cornwall gets a makeover

Take the tour of this versatile facility.

Looking for something different this summer

Go back to college at Cornell University, attending classes and exploring the scenic Finger Lakes region.

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Collaborative Competition

Amazing Races and scavenger hunts can be a lot fun and a welcomed break from a meeting or conference.

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By Barry Siskind

You are looking for a new trade show display.

You’ve been to a number of booth builders’ showrooms, seen lots of interesting ideas and now face the challenge of choosing what’s right for your organization.

This is a common dilemma, and while a professional display representative can be helpful, it’s important for you to have some idea of what will work for your organization in the shows you will be exhibiting at. You now have a choice; you can be reactive and wait for your display reps to offer suggestions, or you can be proactive and develop ideas of your own that your rep can incorporate into their design proposals.

The first step is for you to acknowledge that all trade show booths are designed for the same purpose; to attract the right attention among the throngs of trade show visitors.

That’s not an easy job. At some point, attendees are often overcome with the effects of information overload. From their point of view, there is simply too much for them to see and too much information to absorb. Once mental fatigue sets in, it’s up to your display to catch their attention and motivate them to want to visit.

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If all exhibitors’ booths are designed to attract attention, you need to understand the techniques that can be used to increase the attention-getting ability of your hardware. The best place to learn how a booth works is at a trade show. Many exhibitors have learned that prior to working with their display builder, they should visit shows to see firsthand what works and what doesn’t. Walking a show with a well-honed eye for detail is called “using your expo eyes”.

The trick to finding new ideas with your well-honed “expo eyes” is to ensure that you don’t short-circuit your attempts. This happens when you look at some booths and discount the relevancy of what you are seeing by saying:

• This exhibitor is too small • This exhibitor is too big • This exhibitor is from a different industry • This exhibitor (The number of excuses is endless.)

When you look for reasons to ignore what you are seeing, you are in fact putting blinders on your possibilities. Remember that all exhibitors regardless of size and industry, are attempting to do the same thing – attract attention. Notice what they are doing and see if you can identify the techniques they are using. Then ask yourself if there is something that you can incorporate into your plans.

Some techniques to observe are: the use of signs, graphics, motion, games, contests, interactive elements, technology, colour, materials, product placement, group demonstrations, in-booth educational seminars, video and out-of-the box thinking.

Most techniques will be self-evident; out-of-the-box thinking needs a bit of explanation.

In most situations, your space is governed by specific rules that you need to adhere to when creating your display. Think of your space as a cube – 10 feet X 10 feet X 8 feet high. Many shows prohibit you from extending your display outside the cube; however; within the cube you can be creative. One way is to move away from displays that are designed with right angles. This produces a boxy effect and is used by the vast majority of exhibitors. By using interesting angles within the box, you can create a display that stands out in the crowd.

Once you have visited a number of shows and have found some really interesting ideas, talk to your booth builder about what you have learned, along with details that include your exhibiting objective and information about your products, services and corporation. Then, before you roll out a new idea throughout your entire exhibit program, you might consider trying this idea in a limited way until you can prove to yourself that it is giving you the desired results.

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

Finding the right mix of techniques that will help you differentiate your booth from your competitor’s, as well as attracting the attention of the right visitors, is a blend of art and science. Visit shows with your “expo eyes” and see what new techniques you can use to make your next show a smashing success.

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OVERTAKES PARIS AS WORLD’S MOST VISITED CITY Having welcomed a record-breaking number of visitors last summer, London can now claim it is more popular than Paris.

London & Partners, the official promotional organization for London, claimed that investment in the London 2012 Olympic Games would lead to a surge of international interest in the capital. A year after the games, it seems to have been proven right. Figures released yesterday by the Office for National Statistics show that the city welcomed 4.9 million visitors between July and September 2013, an increase of almost 19.5 percent over the same period in 2012.

The figures are a new record for London, not only surpassing the previous peak of 4.7 million visitors seen during that same period in 2006, but also beating the visitor numbers in all other popular city destinations around the world. Britons can now incontestably claim that their capital is more popular than Paris. When year-end figures are released, it is expected that the capital will have welcomed over 16 million overseas visitors in 2013, representing another recordbreaking performance.

Speaking about London’s record-breaking tourism figures at the launch of the campaign, the mayor said: «With so many fascinating museums, the best theatre scene in the world, more green space than any other European city, numerous top sporting venues, a low crime rate and much else besides, it is no wonder that people from all over the globe are flocking to London in record numbers. These incredible figures prove that London is without doubt the greatest city on the planet.»

Every Minute Counts: Alaska most on-time major North American airline 4 years in a row FlightStats Inc has named Alaska Airlines the No. 1 on-time major carrier in North America for the fourth year in a row. No other North American airline has received the prestigious award more times since the Portland, OR-based company launched its on-time awards program in 2009.

Alaska’s on-time average for the 172,582 flights it operated in 2013 was 87.08 percent. Average on-time performance among North American carriers was 79.16 percent.

FlightStats has published the On-time Performance Services Awards for the past five years, recognizing airlines that deliver on their promise of on-time performance. The North American Major Airlines category comprises the 10 “best of the best” major carriers in North America, which operated 4.9 million flights in 2013.

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HOTELMARKETING.COM TripAdvisor’s TripBarometer survey found that mobile devices are an essential part of the travel experience for U.S. respondents, and that travellers are nearly twice as likely to use smartphones than tablets during their travels: 85 percent (85%) of American travellers reported using smartphones while on holiday, while just 46 percent (46%) reported using tablets, citing a fear of missing out on news from their friends and families as a reason for staying connected.

The survey results showed that U.S. travellers’ use of social media and mobile devices while on vacation was comparable to the global average for the 22 countries polled. Eighty-seven percent (87%) of global travellers reported using a smartphone while on holiday, compared to 44 percent (44%) who reported using a tablet while on a trip. Sixty-one percent (61%) of global travellers reported using social media while on vacation.

Attention travelling planners: the top

Here are the results for 2014:

ten airports in the world revealed by Skytrax

1 Singapore Changi Airport

The World Airport Awards are the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry, voted by customers in the largest, annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. The survey and awards process is totally independent and guaranteed free of any airport influence or interference in final results.

The World Airport Awards are based on 12.85 million customer nominations across 110 nationalities of air travelers, and included 410 airports worldwide. The survey evaluates customer satisfaction across 39 key performance indicators for airport service and product - from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security and immigration, through to departure at the gate.

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TOURISM AGENCY WILL ANALYZE TWEETS TO GAUGE TOURISTS’ NEEDS

BREAKING THE BARRIER: Gender Stereotypes

The Japan Tourism Agency has announced that it will analyze tweets by foreign tourists during their visits to Japan, in an effort to make the country a more attractive destination for visitors from overseas.

Men are bosses. Women are just bossy.

That’s one of the double-standards facing women in the workplace that is being explored in a new commercial. The spot from Pantene Philippines was released last month, but is now gaining worldwide attention online, in part because Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer at Facebook Inc. and author of the book Lean In posted the ad on her Facebook page.

“This is one of the most powerful videos I have ever seen illustrating how when women and men do the same things, they are seen in completely different ways,” she wrote.

The ad for the Procter & Gamble – owned beauty brand, made by the agency BBDO, features women and men going through their days, with adjectives labeling how their behaviour is perceived. A woman working late is “selfish”, for example, while a man doing the same is “dedicated.”

Consumer Confidence In Cruising Is Sinking Amid numerous reports of norovirus outbreaks on board cruise ships in 2014

A recent Harris poll shows that a rash of norovirus outbreaks on board several cruise ships since the start of 2014 has shaken the public’s perception of the cruise industry and made consumers less likely to cruise in 2014 than they were in 2013.

The poll was conducted between Feb. 10 and 14, following norovirus incidents on Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess and Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas and Norwegian Star, with 54 per cent of respondents saying they were less likely to take a cruise now than they were a year ago.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were eight gastrointestinal illness outbreaks aboard cruise ships in the first 13 weeks of 2014, of which at least five have been attributed to norovirus.

An official at the agency said the government hopes to understand the needs of foreign tourists, as their numbers are expected to increase toward the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

A data processing company commissioned by the agency will be responsible for analyzing the tweets after purchasing data from the U.S. company Twitter Inc., according to the agency official. The data processing company will analyze the kinds of tweets often made by tourists from different countries, and based on the analysis, the agency will plan effective measures to attract foreign tourists and provide information to local governments, travel agencies and other sectors.

“Making good use of Twitter has great possibilities since it allows us to check the effects of PR, find possible new sightseeing resources and so on. It should be possible to develop tourism more effectively if we combine the [Twitter] information collected with the GPS data,” said a senior official of the agency.

So just remember, someone, somewhere maybe analyzing You!

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ata released by the C ommerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis strongly suggests that the travel industry is playing a pivotal role in leading the United States economic recovery.

92 percent for the U.S. economy overall. Inbound international travel—counted as an export—grew at a rate of 9.1 percent in 2013— more than four times faster than other goods and services—and remains the United States’ thirdlargest export.

The BEA’s first-ever estimates of GDP growth by industry show that travel posted the No. 2 growth rate of all U.S. industries in 2013, trailing only the agricultural sector.

“If U.S. political leaders want to enact policies that facilitate GDP and jobs growth—and they certainly need to be doing that based on the indications of still-sluggish recovery—then they should be looking to the travel and tourism sector,” said David Huether, senior vice president for research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association in a statement. “The BEA report just adds to the case that travel is the poster child for post-recession success. It benefits virtually every region of the country, its jobs are of outstanding quality, and it has achieved what it has with little or no assistance from the government.

In the fourth quarter, overall real GDP growth slowed to an annual pace of 2.6 percent while travel growth actually accelerated to a 4.2-percent rate in the fourth quarter. Travel dramatically outpaced the rest of the economy for the year, growing more than three percent compared to 1.9 percent for all sectors.

Department of Labor statistics have found that the travel sector has recovered 138 percent of the jobs it lost in the recession, versus only

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YOGA and so much more!

By Jessie Migneault

When I first embarked on my yoga journey over five years ago, I didn’t think it would change my life. On the mat, I find a space where I can let go and off the mat it carries me throughout my whole day – literally. From the moment I wake up and take my first sigh, I am alive! Yoga is not just doing poses for me anymore, it is a way of life.

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oga dates back to thousands of years ago, and emerged out of India – yoga’s birthplace. The western society came to populate it as to what we know today - this huge phenomenon that’s taking the fitness industry by storm. With yoga studios at every corner, countless designers selling stretchy pants and yoga conferences and retreats all over the world, it’s no surprise that yoga has a market in this busy lifestyle we live in. More and more people are taking yoga into their daily routines, including kids, which provide the perfect balance to any activity. Not only does it provide physical benefits such as flexibility, strength, balance and muscle toning, it also helps mentally to clear the mind and decrease levels of stress. If everyone takes at least 20 minutes everyday to move their body, breathe deeply and meditate, the world will be a better place. However, this is not the case. We are rushed in the morning, sometimes skip breakfast, rushed at work, then continue the cycle in the evening until we hit the sack forcefully and call it a day. Take the busy entrepreneur for example, working 9-5 is not the norm anymore; early mornings, late nights, give no time for practice. Who has time to take an hour of their day to get to a gym or studio when deadlines are on the line?

We are now well into 2014 and this change needs to happen NOW. Yoga will always be on the list of top fitness trends for the year, so how you incorporate it into your life is up to you.

Wellness

To start, I am a student and always will be.

Teaching is secondary.

One of my biggest resources as a student and yoga instructor is the amount of online classes available. I can practice in the comfort of my own home, office, anywhere that has an Internet connection! I can also cater it to suit my time and needs – from 5 minutes to two hours and target certain areas of the body I want to focus on. This is such a growing trend that we even got one started locally! (Mon yoga virtuel – Montreal based – first ever bilingual videos available). The amount of videos on the web are countless - from yogaglo, myyogaonline, yogaanonymous to name a few. Most offer free trials and then membership rates are as low as $18/month. That’s over 100 videos you can take weekly all on your own time!

Then if and when you have time to get out, bring a friend! It’s more fun working out with a buddy. Visit your local lululemon store for complimentary classes offered by great teachers in the community. There is also Passport to Prana – for $30, you get to take a class one time at every studio located on their website. There are 35 studios just in Montreal alone.

– It is recognized all over North America and Australia. Perfect for the busy traveler.

As yoga connects you to a deeper level of peace, let that peace resonate off you while you bring about your day. Start with two days a week and gradually work your way to practice everyday. Like I mentioned, it doesn’t have to be long…20 minutes is the perfect start. Take the time for YOU – to do something good for your mind, body and soul. Your life will thank you for it along the way.

Anamaya resort and retreat centre: May 31-June 7, 2014 Jessie will be hosting a yoga retreat in beautiful Costa Rica. Join her for 7 days in paradise with daily yoga classes, healthy organic food, and relaxing environment, all surrounded by lush tropical gardens and beaches. Get ready for an intimate and unforgettable experience!

Your retreat includes: • • •

7 nights accommodations Daily meals Various yoga packages available to suit your needs: Yoga & Surf, Yoga & Adventure, Yoga & Rejuvenation, Pure Yoga

For more information, please contact Jessie @ jessie.migneault@gmail.com www.anamayaresort.com Jessie completed Teacher Training with Downward Dog Yoga Centre in 2009. She attended additional workshops, completing Kids Yoga and Pre/Post Natal Teacher Training with Yoga Sanctuary.

Jessie also worked with Canadian fitness Icon and 7-time WWE wrestling champion Trish Stratus. She directed and managed her studio, Stratusphere, Canada’s largest yoga studio .

Check out her blog: soleilyoga.blogspot.com

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The Collaboration Of Everything

By Ralph Niekamp

Collaboration is the current buzz

word of the audiovisual industry. I’ve always been a believer in “two-heads-are-better-than-one” rather than “one-person-has-all-the-answers”, and instead prefer to incorporate the best ideas from individuals into a group discussion. In today’s collaborative environments, it’s not “I talk, you listen” but rather a “we” environment.

Collaboration is generally understood as the interaction of people working together, but in today’s technological world, collaboration is starting to include things.

Collaboration (noun) 1. the act of working with another or others on a joint project

Collaboration. (n.d.). Collins English Dictionary Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition.

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Technology now provides new opportunities for people to work together.

Video conferencing is a great way for people to work from a distance.

People can share information and talk while seeing their counterparts’ facial expressions and body language. What is changing in video conferencing is the ability to connect with anyone, anywhere. Traditionally, a videoconference system could only work with another like system. Many systems now work with many other videoconference systems as well as PCs, laptops, tablets and smart phones. This has led to the rise of organizations implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategy to increase timely collaboration.

Public video conference room networks make enterprise level collaboration available to anyone. Michael Levesque of Resolve Collaboration says: “The use of public video conference room networks enables companies to ensure the best quality conference experience. Although mobile devices are great for connecting with the kids or a quick call home, it can be cumbersome and distracting to try and conduct an hour long interview while trying to hold your tablet still. The enterprise quality studios provide a stable reliable video conference environment where the participants can focus on the conversation and the technology is transparent. These facilities are typically established in professional business settings which add a layer of professionalism over the BYOD experience.”

Tech Talk Audience Response Systems (ARS) will become more commonplace. In my view there are several reasons that ARS’s have been under-utilized. The hardware cost can be substantial. There is also a software learning curve to overcome before ARS can be implemented into one meeting. As these systems have become more cloud based, these boundaries can be managed better. Delegates can BYOD. This reduces the cost for implementing the ARS and delegates are comfortable using their own device. With a cloud based ARS, an organization can scale it to fit into more events. This makes it easier to integrate ARS a part of an organization’s ongoing meeting, training and conference communications strategy.

Boardrooms are also more interactive. Many monitors and projectors now have user-friendly interactive features that allow participants to wirelessly share their device screens. The interactive displays are the communication hub of many board and huddle rooms.

Many projectors now offer interactive software capabilities such as annotation. The Epson Pro G projector series includes a split screen capability so two sources can be displayed simultaneously. This can also be a good video conference display solution for larger rooms.

There are also many peripheral devices that support collaboration. For example: the ClickShare wireless presentation system has multiple dongles that enable multiple users to wirelessly connect simultaneously to a projector or monitor.

Often the BYOD devices are personally owned, hence the name BYOD. Ironically, we used to think laptops were convenient and now they’re cumbersome to lug around. The employee can very easily bring their own

device to wherever they will collaborate and connect with the room’s AV system. Anyone who uses their own device must first become acquainted with how to connect their device for the purpose of a collaborative presentation. Grant McMechan, Inland AV Technical Services Manager, suggests not waiting until the last minute to learn how to connect. Plan ahead. If you need information, the quick and easy way to find out is to search the web as there are many offerings to answer your questions.

Cisco futurist Dave Evans talks about the “Internet of Everything”, where people and things are connected via the internet. Our person-to-person communication can now add things-to-persons and things-to-things communication. “Cisco predicts that $4.6 trillion of value will be at stake in the public sector alone over the next decade, driven by connecting the unconnected through the Internet of Everything.”

We will use increasingly new types of data, real-time data and lots of it.

This will start with simple things like a sensor letting a recycling company know that a client’s bin is full and needs to be picked up. No longer will the client have to request a pick up or have a truck and crew needlessly provide a service when it is not required. The smart phone, smart workplace, smart home, smart car and many other “smart” things will soon join people in this art, science and craft of collaboration.

Ralph Niekamp, Inland AV Saskatoon General Manager addresses

audiovisual considerations important to event planners. As a branch manager, Ralph brings a unique perspective, as he is involved in

permanent systems design, integration, and AV rentals applications.

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Russian tourism expected to drop by up to 30 percent

summer destinations revealed And it’s not Canada - price counts.

As people across America gear up for summer vacation, new research reveals that low airfares are propelling many travelers to choose destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.

Airfare searches to these three regions represent nearly half of the Fly.com Top 50 International Summer Destinations for 2014 list.

While European hot spots such as London, Paris and Rome remain popular, this year’s favorite international destination is Cancun, Mexico, where the average roundtrip airfare costs $127 less than last year. Roundtrip airfares to these cities dropped 8% on average, compared with 2013 prices.

2014 Top Summer Destinations:

3. Paris, France

1. Cancun, Mexico

4. Rome, Italy

2. London, United Kingdom

5. Dublin, Ireland

Caribbean destinations represent nearly a quarter of the Fly.com Top 50. Average roundtrip airfares to the Caribbean are 4% less than the same period last year and some fares have decreased by as much as $359 roundtrip. Popular countries include Jamaica, Aruba and the Dominican Republic. Central American destinations also piqued travelers’ interest, where average fares to Costa Rica, Panama and El Salvador are down 7%.

In contrast, the overall cost of a roundtrip flight to Europe is 6% higher than last summer. Flights to Athens (Greece) and Dublin (Ireland) are the best bets for travelers looking to fly across the pond on a budget.

«It’s clear that the cost of airfare is playing a major role in vacation planning this summer,» said Warren Chang, vice president and general manager, Fly.com. «Purchase price and the appeal of shorter flights are making travelers think twice about Europe. Moving forward, we expect this trend to continue, especially in light of recent service expansions into Mexico and the Caribbean from carriers such as Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.»

The Ukraine crisis threatens to reduce tourism to Russia by more than a fifth as perceived risks drive customers away, according to one of the largest tour operators working with foreign visitors.

The flow of foreign tourists may drop 20 percent to 30 percent this year, said Alexander Maklyarovsky, head of incoming tourism at Moscow-based KMP Group.

Why are foreign tourists important?

“Most tourists visiting Russia are pensioners from the U.S. and Europe who are very sensitive to risks and to what they hear in the news,” said Maklyarovsky.

Spending by foreign tourists in Britain is set to rise 34 percent to over 27 billion pounds ($46 billion) a year by 2017, according to research published on Friday, boosting the country’s retail and leisure industries.

A report commissioned for Barclays said an increase in spending by tourists from emerging economies such as China, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, together with loosening visa restrictions, would support the boost to Britain’s economy.

By 2017, the UK retail sector is set to generate 9.3 billion pounds from tourists, an increase of 36 percent from 2013, while tourist spending on hotels, eating out and attractions will rise by a third to 14.7 billion pounds, the report forecast.

Russia’s recent annexation of Crimea and the continuing standoff with NATO countries over the fate of Ukraine caused the U.S. and the European Union to introduce sanctions against Russia. The dispute is threatening growth in the $2 trillion economy, including tourism in the country, which attracted 2.67 million visitors from abroad last year.

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Under a hot tropical sun, I try to diversify both scenery and budgets by constantly looking for new places to suggest to planners. This time I came across an “all inclusive” located halfway between Ottawa and Montreal.

Skeptical? I invite you to discover the NAV Centre, originally created to train personnel in charge of civil air traffic control security (NAV Canada).

The centre, still working in the educational field, has moved in recent years into the corporate and nonprofit sectors.

NAV Canada Cornwall gets a makeover and becomes the

NAV Centre

NAV IN NUMBERS:

SERVICE PLEASE!

Just five minutes from Cornwall, Ontario, the NAV Centre includes: 72 hectares of land, 660,000 square feet of buildings, 50,000 square feet of meeting space divided into 70 rooms, 550 residence-type rooms, a restaurant, cafe, Irish pub, pool, gym, sauna, spa, outdoor playgrounds and 40 km of trails belonging to the Trans Canada Trail - all of it along the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

Beyond a warm and welcoming staff, the list of benefits is almost endless. Parking and Internet access that usually add up on a bill are free of charge here. Transportation is a breeze with several options available; just talk to Ms. Marino.

There is also a laundry service and guest washing machines (fees apply).

WHAT IS IT? In the words of Ms. Silvia Marino, Director of Sales and Marketing: “The NAV Centre is not a convention centre or a hotel; it is a versatile, flexible and very affordable location for groups of 5 to 500 people.” With all the facilities you could ever need, the Centre is an ideal location to combine business with pleasure, allowing organizers to keep the group together under the same roof.

A RE-DESIGNED CENTRE The NAV Centre has undergone many changes as the new leaders are moving towards a more corporate market, but they wish to retain its traditional feel. What helped the work of the latest architects was, among other things, an already inspiring infrastructure.

Natural light floods a majority of the rooms through the many windows in the buildings, and the corridors are lit by a glass roof. The core of the principal hall is a beautifully decorated courtyard filled with flowers in the summer. This is also what influenced the new manager to renovate the Centre. For example, a carpet in shades of pale green with circular motifs was chosen for certain locations to remind guests of nature and trees.

The cafeteria has been replaced by a new restaurant.

In addition to its modern areas, the Centre offers a choice of dishes and desserts without sugar, gluten or peanuts. The pool has been renovated and revitalized and a spa was built from scratch to meet the needs of a new target group.

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The NAV Centre is not a convention centre or a hotel; it is a versatile, flexible and very affordable location for groups of 5 to 500 people.

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In summer, guests can rent bicycles to ride along the river or explore the nearby trail. On site professionals offer workshops ranging from yoga to aerobics and Zumba.

If your group does not exceed 25 people, I highly recommend renting the Stone House. Built in the 19th century, it was restored keeping its old world charm, including the flooring on the ground level.

Outside is a large green space overlooking the river where BBQs are common. More affordable than you think, you can reserve the Stone House for minimal fees.

Aside from the Stone House, room rentals are offered if your group stays on site.

Let’s see, what did I miss? A casino, six skating rinks and a golf course, all within 15 minutes drive. Did I mention they are members of IACC? Frankly, I challenge you to think of something that they have not thought of.

For reservations, contact Silvia Marino. silvia.marino@navcentre.ca (613) 936-5000 www.navcentree.ca

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By Marc Merulla

COLLABORATIVE COMPETITION

It is generally bad business practice to speak poorly of one of your all-time top-selling products, but since our priority is to provide our clients with what they need, not just with what they want, the educator in me is willing to take the risk.

Amazing Races and scavenger hunts can be a lot fun and a welcomed break from a meeting or conference, however there are some fundamental components about them that may be quite contrary to what business leaders hope to get out of a team building event.

Simply put, amazing-races and traditional scavenger hunts do not meet the needs of today’s business world. If leaders want their teams to be inspired and motivated to do better, reach higher, be more innovative and be more collaborative, then why wouldn’t they expect these to be practiced and re-enforced in a team-building event? I’m amazed at how many companies settle for ordinary team building experiences when they claim to want to achieve extraordinary results with their teams!

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Imagine the following scenario: A perfectly synchronized cheer from 55 managers explodes as the final puzzle piece is placed on the table and the secret message is revealed. How did they go from running around Montreal’s underground city as eleven separate teams, to completing a 600-piece puzzle as ONE TEAM in less than 18 minutes?

In early 2013 a major Canadian food chain merged their Quebec and Atlantic Canada sales and marketing departments and were meeting in Montreal for the first time as one team. The director of business development wanted an engaging, innovative and creative way to help this new team put into practice the theme of their meeting which was “working together as one strategically aligned unit”.

The initial request was for an amazing race style activity that would take the participants outside of the meeting room and allow them to discover the city while engaging in a team-oriented challenge.

After a couple of phone conversations it was decided that the best approach would be to create a “collaborative competition” that combined elements from an amazing race with an our innovative Hi-Tech Rally and “Extraordinary Puzzle Challenge”.

In a typical scavenger hunt or amazing race, teams use maps and clues to find different destinations where they then complete teamoriented missions. The team that completes the circuit in the least amount of time, with the least penalties, wins.

Inevitably, during these activities, teams want to know if they are winning or losing and how the other teams are doing. Unfortunately, in a low-tech version of the game there is no way of knowing how teams are doing until times, scores and penalties are tallied at the end.

Wouldn’t it be great if teams could have their missions scored instantly so that they know if their strategy is working? Wouldn’t it be motivating to see how the other teams are doing.... and know just how many extra points you need to win? Wouldn’t it be interesting to be able to collaborate with other teams to gain a mutual advantage?

Isn’t this feedback and the desire to know how their performance is impacting the team what employees are asking for on a daily basis?

It is for these reasons TBMOQ has developed innovative technologybased games that meet these real business needs.

This combination of the effective use of technology and the perfect blend of compelling challenges required participants to live the paradigm shift that the director was trying to encourage. They willingly went from competition to collaboration before they even realized what happened!

Marc Merulla has been developing and delivering advanced experiential adult learning programs throughout Quebec for 15 years. He is a specialist in fusing proven professional development training with entertaining team building activities that ensure interactive learning and great fun for all participants. For information visit www.teambuildingmontreal.ca or contact info@teambuildingmontreal.ca

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for your info

Looking for something different this summer Go back to college at Cornell University’s Adult University in Ithaca N.Y. for a week, attending classes and exploring the scenic Finger Lakes region.

Offerings (often taught by Cornell faculty members) range across the curriculum from Jane Austen to the science of 3-D printing, as well as workshops for writing, photography and cooking.

There are sports clinics for tennis and golf, as well as active hiking, biking and rowing exploration of the area.

Repeat participants enjoy the opportunity to “stretch” intellectually, as, for example, with a paleontology class last summer that featured fossil-hunting hikes in the region.

Going down into the gorge, picking up trilobite fossils right in the shale, then going back to the lab, with the professor right by to help you identify it. And not studying for a test!

DATES: a different option of courses each week in July PRICE: Rates in 2013 ranged from $1,669 to $1,793 a week INFORMATION: sce.cornell.edu

Atlantic Canada Venue Guide Halifax Convention Centre

St. John’s NL

Prince Edward Island

St. John’s NL

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

Research painlessly and save time!

Saint John NB

Once again The Planner is happy to provide meeting and event planners with our latest edition of the Atlantic Canada Venue Guide. We have listed basic information, such as contact names and coordinates as well as the most frequently asked questions when doing a site inspection. Happy hunting!

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New Must-See Meeting Spaces in Halifax

Halifax is a premier destination for meetings and conventions.

Upcoming developments include the opening of the new Halifax Convention Centre and a central library offering new meeting space.

Halifax will also offer a host of new transportation and activity offerings for meeting planners.

The Halifax Convention Centre is a brand new multi-level structure opening

in the heart of downtown Halifax in 2016. It will feature approximately 120,000 square feet of meeting space, a 30,000+ square-foot ballroom overlooking the city and 40,000 feet of exhibit space. The Halifax Convention Centre is part of The Nova Centre, which will contain a luxury hotel, retail, parking and natural gathering space.

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

Halifax is the hub of Atlantic Canada with fantastic air access within North America and Europe. New air access is helping to strengthen Halifax’s connections to the world. Europe Airpost now offers seasonal flights connecting Halifax to Glasgow and Paris. Canadian North Airlines will introduce a weekly seasonal non-stop service from Halifax to Iqaluit, beginning on June 20, 2014.

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largest room capacity in Halifax, being able to accommodate 1,800 people with 47,000 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 Halifax Metro Centre, a major full service trade show, expo, sporting event and entertainment facility. The WTCC’s newly renovated 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 get quick access to more than 1,000 four-star hotel rooms, shopping, restaurants and more, all within five minutes.

The Halifax Central Library is aiming to open in 2014, on Spring Garden Rd.

The library will have private bookable meeting rooms, with capacity ranging from 4 to 100. There will be a performance area, Paul O’Regan Hall, with a capacity of 250. It will be available for rental outside of library hours and will have a separate entrance.

New transportation and activity options will expand the breadth of meeting and convention offerings in Halifax.

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Nova Star Cruises will launch a Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Portland, Maine ferry service in May 2014.

The sailing season will run May 15—October 31 with daily, roundtrip service within 24 hours between the two ports.

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The Discovery Centre will move to its waterfront location near the Halifax Seaport Market in 2015.

Halifax Museum of Natural History will open a new, permanent exhibit dedicated to Sable Island, Nova Scotia’s enigmatic sand bar where wild horses roam.

If you are interested in bringing an event, meeting, conference or convention to Halifax, Nova Scotia please contact Hélène Moberg, Executive Director, Sales at Destination Halifax, at hmoberg@destinationhalifax.com.

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

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Destination St. John’s

Rich with history, 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 offkilter 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.

Here are some interesting cultural nuances: 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. Travel another hour and the place names and dialect are French. As an island many of these coastal communities were only accessible by boat and only in the spring/summer hence the forming of their own dialect. And the only form of entertainment, was storytelling and music. They were an integral part of the community and have stood the test of time and are an important part of the visitor’s experience. The scenery of the coastal communities that seem untouched in many ways, the music and the stories are all things that set the destination apart from all others 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 wonder into.

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.

Despite our geography we are easy to get to: 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.

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

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Prince Edward Island

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 Conventions Centre opened their doors this past August with 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?

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

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The new PEI convention centre has increased our capacity to host larger clients with our largest boasting 1,200 delegates this spring. Combined with the 150th celebration of the meeting that lead to the birth of our nation PEI 2014 Inc. the demand is unprecedented. 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?

The meetings and conventions industry is growing on PEI. We are seeing tourism product tweak their offerings to fit planner’s needs and the delegate consumer. 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.

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. Michael Matthews, Executive Director.

Other notes: By air P.E.I. offers direct flights from Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and New York during the summer months. 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 drive-on 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!

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Discover Saint John 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 aweinspiring Bay of Fundy. The newly-renovated 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 or umbrellas. 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?

As the oldest incorporated city in Canada, off the southern coast of New Brunswick, Saint John does not disappoint visitors. The twice-daily four storey rise of the Bay of Fundy is only the start.

Urban attractions also deliver; visitors can admire the centuryold 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

The Saint John Trade & Convention Centre has been recently renovated including major upgrades to all of the meeting spaces. Saint John also opened its second state-of-the-art cruise terminal, the Diamond Jubilee, which allows delegates to enjoy receptions on its rooftop patio with a stunning view of the Bay of Fundy.

Beginning in 2014, Discover Saint John will be offering 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

Saint John is all about.

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Atlantic Canada Venue Guide Nbr. Suites/ Rooms

Total # meeting rooms

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

Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

Fredericton

Amsterdam Inn and Suites Contact: Brad MacMillan T: 506 474-5050, 800 468-2828 F: 506 474-5054 559 Bishop Drive, Fredericton, NB, E3C 2M6 Email: inns@nbnet.nb.ca 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.

Capacities: Reception-60 Banquet-30 Theatre-50 Classroom-30 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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900 8

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No

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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: reservations@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

38 143

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986 10

Yes

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Yes Free

Fredericton

Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook Hotel Contact: Cyndy Jewett T: 506 455-3371, 866 444-1946 F: 506 457-1516 659 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A6 Email: info@cpfredericton.com Web: www.crowneplazafredericton.com Description: Beautifully restored city landmark since 1948, featuring a wide range of dining experiences, nicely appointed accommodations, indoor saltwater pool and more.

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

12 168

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4740 13

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Fredericton

Delta Fredericton Contact: Corey Cheek T: 506 457-7000, 888 462-8800 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. Newly 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

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7500 16

Yes Portable

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Private Free

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 Classroom Caterer: - Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: -

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2158 10

Yes

-

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Riverside Resort & Conference Centre Contact: Marc Jesmer T: 506 363-5111, 800 561-5111 F: 506 363-3000 35 Mactaquac Road, French Village, Fredericton, NB, E3E 1L2 Email: m.jesmer@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 Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Exclusive PSAV Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 9:00 - 17:00

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Yes

Yes Outdoor Public Free

Fredericton

St. Thomas University, Forest Hill Summer Hotel and Conference Centre Contact: Nancy Collett T: 506 460-0329 F: 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: -

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Coatcheck

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HOTELS AND VENUES WITH ACCOMODATIONS NEW BRUNSWICK

Moncton

Casino New Brunswick Contact: Justin Grant T: 506 861-4679, 877 859-7775 F: 506 861-4680 21 Casino Drive, Moncton, NB, E1G 0R7 Email: events@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. Casino NB is your premier event destination including a luxury 4 ½ star, 4 diamond hotel, along with onsite catering and an Event/Sales Manager.

Capacities: Reception-2000 Banquet-1000 Theatre-2400 Classroom Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

Moncton

Rodd Moncton Contact: Carrie DesRoches T: 506-382-1664, 800-565-7633 F: 506-855-9494 434 Maint Street, Moncton NB E1C 1B9 Email: moncton@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddhotelsandresorts.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 a few within walking distance of the downtown Moncton business district, Champlain Place Mall, and Crystal Palace; 3 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception-90 Banquet-70 Theatre-90 Classroom-50 Caterer: - Audiovisual service: Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: -

Moncton

Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown Contact: Lorraine LeclairT: 506 853-5285, 866 854-4656 F: 506 857-4176 1005 Main Street, Moncton, NB, E1C 1G9 Email: sales@cpmoncton.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.

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

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Delta Beauséjour 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

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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

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1664 10

Miramichi

Rodd Miramichi Contact: Carrie DesRoches T: 506 773-3111, 800 565-7633 F: 506 773-3110 1809 Water Street , Miramichi NB E1N 1B2 Email: miramichi@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddhotelsandresorts.com Description: Rodd Miramichi River is not your typical city hotel. Much time and planning was spent in making the hotel a unique destination -- a tribute to the area for which it is located; 4 Green Keys.

Capacities: Reception-375 Banquet-250 Theatre-300 Classroom-136 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: -

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Saint John

Delta Brunswick Contact: Debbie TouchieT: 506-648-1981, 800 335-8233 F: 506 658-0914 39 King Street, Saint John, NB, E2L 4W3 Email: debbie.touchie@deltahotels.com Web: www.deltahotels/brunswick.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.

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

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12

9000 10

Yes Portable

97

Yes Outdoor

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Dance Floor

Coatcheck

Parking

St. John’s

Comfort Inn Airport 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 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, some equipment on site Wheelchair access: Yes

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Yes Not attended

Yes Free

St. John’s

Delta St. John’s and Conference Centre Contact: Jordan Dicks T: 709 739-6404, 888-793-3582 F: 709 570-1620 120 New Gower Street, St. John’s, NL, A1C 6K4 Email: jordan.dicks@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: - Audiovisual service: Yes Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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Yes

Yes

Yes Extra Fee

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: Our St. John’s, Newfoundland, hotel is stylish, comfortable and functional, offering everything you need at a great value.

Capacities: 2151 sq.ft. of Meeting Space, 5 Meeting Rooms Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual: Yes Exclusive Elite Productions Wheelchair access: Yes

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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 Exclusive Elite Productions Wheelchair access: Yes

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3

2100 10

No

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

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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 minutes from the airport (YYT), downtown St. John’s and box store shopping. Proud two-time winner of the Holiday Inn Quality Excellence Award.

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

252 6

11

5625 16

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor Self-Park Free

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Ramada St. John’s Contact: Amy Tulk T: 709 757-3044, F: 709 5722-9231 102 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, NL, A1B 3R2 Email: atulk@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- Banquet- Theatre- ClassroomCaterer: Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

76

-

4000 -

No

No

Yes Indoor Free

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.sheraton.com/newfoundland 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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20

7296 17.4

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Yes Extra Fee

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Dartmouth

Days Inn Dartmouth Contact: Robin Wolfe T: 902 465-6555 ext. 2231, 800 DAYS INN F: 20 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4S8 Email: rwolfe@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

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No

No

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Dartmouth

Holiday Inn Halifax Harbourview Contact: Heather Blackburn T: 902 463-1100 ext. 5249, 888 434-0440 F: 902 464-1227 101 Wyse road, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 1L9 Email: sales@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

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16

4480 24

Yes Fixed

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Private Extra Fee

Dartmouth

Park Place Hotel & Conference Centre, Ramada Plaza 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

31 147

14

2920 12

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Free

Dartmouth

Quality Inn Mic Mac 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

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1900 -

No

No

Yes Outdoor Free

Digby

Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa Contact: Linda 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 several cottages with fireplaces and 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

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

8 139

7

3850 20

Yes Fixed

No

Yes Outdoor Free

Enfield

ALT Hotel Halifax Airport Contact: Patricia Pardy T: 902.334.0140, 1.855.258.5775 Fax: 902.334.0137 40 Silver Dart Drive, PO Box 1611 Enfield, NS B2T 1K2 Email: ppardy@althotels.ca Web: www.althotels.ca Description: Direct access via an indoor pedestrian walkway to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Complimentary Wi-Fi, comfortable rooms, fitness facility, swimming pool, cutting edge-innovative meeting rooms and a 24 hour grab-andgo gourmet food & beverage service.

Capacities: Reception - 200 Banquet - 180 Theatre - 200 Classroom - 140 Caterer: Yes – Kitchen Door Catering Audiovisual Service – Yes Wheelchair Access – Yes Loading Dock – Yes

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7

2870 18

No

No

Yes Covered Outdoor Extra Fee

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-100, Banquet-80, Theatre-80, Classroom-50 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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3

1150 9

No

No

Yes Outdoor Extra Fee

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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

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1480 10

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Yes Outdoor Free

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

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8

3720 10

Yes Portable

No

Yes Indoor Extra Fee

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, B3N 1J4 Email: events@chocolatelakehotel.com Description: 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 Cater: Yes, Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non-Exclusive Basil Audiovisual Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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6

3283 8.5

Yes Portable

No

Yes Free Outdoor

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-110 Banquet-60 Theatre-100 Classroom-40 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 6:00- 17:00

200 0

4

1140 8

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Indoor Private Extra Fee

Halifax

Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown 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

5 120

3

1213 9

No

No

Yes Indoor Extra Fee private secure

Halifax

Delta Halifax and Delta Barrington 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 AVW Telav Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 24h/7

50 450

15

5000 16

Yes Portable

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Indoor Outdoor Public

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Holiday Inn Express, Halifax Airport Contact: John Duggan T: (902) 576-3284 F: (902) 576-7601 180 Pratt & Whitney Drive Enfield, NS B2T 0C8 Email: johnd@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, parking and local calls.

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

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Halifax

Four Points by Sheraton Halifax (The) Contact: Andrea Hatfield-Beaton T: 902 423-4444, 866 444-9494 F: 902 423-2327, 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

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13

4860 6.8

Yes Portable Extra Fee

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Indoor Extra Fee

Halifax

Future Inns Halifax Hotel & Conference Centre Contact: Nathalie Blatch T: (902) 443-4990, 800-565-0700 F: (902) 443-9775 30 Fairfax Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3S 1P1 Email: nblatch@futureinns.com Web: www.futureinns.com Description: 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

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9

1250 10

No

No

Yes Outdoor

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Halifax Marriott Harboufront 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: Downtown convenience as well as the beauty of the waterfront along the Halifax Harbour. Conveniently located, and professionally staffed.

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

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18

7620 15’ 8” ceiling

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Underground Extra Fee

Halifax

Hampton Inn 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: 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

48 114

4

1150 9

No

No

Yes Outdoor Private N/C

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

10 98

2

1215 10

Yes

Yes

Yes N/C

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, Nova Scotia, Canada, boasts a central location in downtown Halifax, business and leisure amenities and modern, homelike suites – ideal 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

135

7

2040 12

Yes

Yes

Yes Covered Outdoor Extra Fee

Halifax

Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites Contact: Markowski Histai T: 902 423-6331, 800 565-2020 F: 902 491-6148 1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 2L2 Email: histai@lordnelsonhotel.com Web: www.lordnelsonhotel.com Description: Downtown location overlooking the Public Gardens, steps to shopping, dining & entertainment. 261 beautiful guestrooms and suites. 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

48 213

10

3624 19

Yes

Yes

Yes Indoor N/C

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Coatcheck

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Halifax

Prince George Hotel Contact: Barbara Broome, CMP 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-140 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:30- 17:00

15 186

8

2600 10

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Extra Fee

Halifax

Quality Inn and Suites 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

9 104

4

2074 9

Yes Portable

No

Yes Outdoor Free

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Radisson Suite Hotel Halifax Contact: David Clark T: (902) 429-4371 F: (902) 429-9700 1649 Hollis Street Halifax, NS B3J 1V8 Email: david.clark@hilton.com Web: www.radisson.com/halifaxca Description: Newly renovated, 4.5 star all-suite hotel in the heart of downtown Halifax. Offering 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

120

3

2800 13

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Outdoor Extra Fee

Halifax

Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown 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.

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

92 -

2

900 8.5/11

No

No

No

Halifax

Saint Mary’s University Contact: Janet Gates-Robart T: 902.496.8699F: 902 496-8118 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

0 453

50

5700 16

No

Yes Extra Fee

Yes N/C

Halifax

Westin Nova Scotian Hotel Contact: Glenn Bowie T: 902 496-7429, 877 993-7846 F: 902 496-8589 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS, B3H 2P6 Email: glenn.bowie@thewestinnnovascotian.com Web: www.thewestinnovascotian.com Description: 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 Non- Exclusive AVW Telav preferred Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 7:00- 16:00 Mon- Fri

10 300

17

8400 14.6

Yes Portable Extra Fee

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Extra Fee

Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa Contact: Matthew Crane T: 902 285-2880, 800 565-0444 F: 902 285-2859 Middle Head Peninsula, Ingonish Beach, NS, B0C 1L0 Email: banquets@kelticlodge.ca 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.

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

6 105

4

3312 12

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

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Liscombe Mills

Liscombe Lodge Resort and Conference Center Contact: Vanessa Jones T: 902-496-3502, 800 665-6343 2884 Highway #7, Liscombe Mills, 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.

Capacities: Reception-200 Banquet-120 Theatre-150 Classroom-50 Caterer: Yes-Exclusive Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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4

1222 8.4

No

No

Yes Outdoor Free

Liverpool

White Point Beach Resort Contact: Anne Stevens T: 902-423-8887 F: 902-429-8516 White Point, c/o Halifax Sales Office, 5426 Portland Place, Halifax, NS, B3K 1A1 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: -

125

8

2974 12

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

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

16 0

3

1200 8

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor N/C

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

0 1000

150

500000 -

Yes Fixed

Yes

Yes Outdoor Extra Fee

Wallace

Fox Harb’r Golf Resort & Spa 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.

Capacities: Reception-170 Banquet-170Theatre-170 Classroom-100 Caterer: - Audiovisual service: - Wheelchair access: - Loading dock: -

0 72

4

2700 12

Yes Extra Fee

Yes

Yes Outdoor N/C

West Bay

Dundee Resort and Golf Club Contact: Dorothy Cooper T: 902 345-2649, 800 565-5660 F: 903 345-2697 RR # 2, 2750 West Bay Highway, West Bay, NS, B0E 3K0 Email: robert@capebretonresorts.com Web: www.capebretonresorts.com Description: Lakeside adventure centre with kayaks, canoes and paddleboats, pools, beach, playground, sauna. Open May to October and located just three hours from Halifax.

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

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4

3200 -

-

Yes Portable

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Western Shore

Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island Contact: Lori Forward T: 902-627-2600 F: 902-627-1415 P.O. Box 6 36 Treasure Drive Western Shore NS B0J 3MO Email: lori.forward@atlanticaoakisland.com Web: www.atlanticaoakisland.com Description: Hotel & Convention Centre.

Capacities: 360 Caterer: Culinary onsite Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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7

4323 10.8’

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Yes

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Coatcheck

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Yes

Yes Free

0 135

7

5766 10

-

Yes Extra Fee

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Charlottetown

Best Western Charlottetown Contact: Wendy Gillespie T: 902 892-2461, 800 937-8376 F: 902 566-2979 238 Grafton Street, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 1L5 Email: wgillespie@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

14 144

8

1944 16

Yes Fixed

Yes

Yes Free

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: bmorrison@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

10 201

23

23000 20

Yes Portable No

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Indoor Private Extra Fee

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

26 28

2

1000 8

No

Yes

Yes Free

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.

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

25 132

3

1709 10

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No

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Wolfville

Old Orchard Inn & Spa 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 resoris is only one hour from Haliax. 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

Yarmouth

Rodd Grand Yarmouth Contact: Carrie DesRoches T: 902 742-2446, 800 565-7633 F: 902 742-4645 417 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4B2 Email: grand@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: - Audiovisual service: - Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: -

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Hotel on Pownal (The) 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. Located in the heart of downtown, within a breath of shopping, fabulous dining, and the beautiful Charlottetown waterfront & boardwalk. Recently renovated hotel will have all the modern conveniences and amenities you expect.

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

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Howard Johnsons - Dutch Inn Contact: Antoinette Goeseels T: 902 566-2211 F: 902 566-2214 100 TransCanada Highway, Cornwall, PE, C0A 1H0 Email: sbuchanan@upei.ca Web: www.upei.ca/conference Description: One of the largest hotel convention centre in the greater Charlottetown area with 7200 square feet of convention centre space.

Capacities: Reception-500 Banquet-340 Theatre-500 Classroom-165 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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Charlottetown

Quality Inn and Suites Downtown 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

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Rodd Charlottetown Contact: Carrie DesRoches T: 902 629-2344, 800 565-7633 F: 902 368-3569 75 Kent Street,PO Box 159, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K4 Email: cdesroches@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: -

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Coatcheck

Parking

Yes

Yes Free

Yes Permanent

Yes

Yes Free Outdoor

1378 12

Yes Fixed

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

6

3432 10

No

No

Yes Free Outdoor

24 57

5

2480 14

-

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Free

Charlottetown

Rodd Royalty Contact: Carrie DesRoches T: 902 629-2344, 800 565-7633 F: 902 368-3569 14 Capital Drive, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 8CZ Email: royalty@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: -

23 119

7

5031 8

-

-

Yes Outdoor Free

O’Leary

Rodd Mill River Contact: Carrie DesRoches 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: millriver@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: -

6 84

7

2400 12

-

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Free

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Morell

Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort Contact: Carrie DesRoches T: 902 629-2344, 800 565-7633 F: 902 368-3569 632 Route 350, PO Box 164, Morell, PE, C0A 1S0 Email: crowbush@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: -

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Rodd Brudenell River Contact: Carrie DesRoches T: 902 629-2344, 800 565-7633 F: 902 368-3569 86 Highway 3 , PO Box 76, Cardigan,PE, COA 1 GO Email: brudenell@roddhotelsandresorts.com Web: www.roddhotelsandresorts.com Description: Four Star facilities, traquil setting within Brudenell River Provincial Parc offering a variety of ativites 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: -

32 99

6

2236 10

Yes Fixed

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Free

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

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7

3184 9.6

Yes Fixed

Yes

Montague

Lanes Riverhouse Inn 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

2 53

4

1049 8

No

No

Yes Outdoor Free

Summerside

Loyalist Lakeview Resort & Conference Center Contact: Terry Trainor T: 902 436-3333, 877 355-3500 F: 902 436-4304 33 Brook Street, Montague, PE, C0A 1R0 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

10 79

5

33015 10

Yes Portable

No

Yes Outdoor Free

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-00 Banquet-70 Theatre-130 Classroom-00 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

10 94

3

1200 10

No

No

Yes Outdoor Free

0 0

1

2250 20

Yes

Yes

Yes Outdoor Free

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Le Pays de la Sagouine Contact: Julie Belanger T: 506 743-1400, 800 561-9188 F: 506 743-1414 57 Acadie Street, Boustouche, NB, E4S 2T7 Email: julie.belanger@sagouine.com Web: www.sagouine.com Description: From our parking lot, visitor have access to a trail from the NB Trail association. Fun geocaching and nice views are perfect for familiy.

Le Pays de la Sagouine is an eclectic reproduction of a prohibition-era fishing village. Discover the Acadian culture through unique characters. Theatre, music, comedy, dance and cuisine on a small island in the town of Bouctouche.

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

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Fredericton

Aitken University Centre Contact: Terry Oakes T: 506 447-3333 F: 506 453-5078 20 MacKay Drive, University of New Brunswick Campus, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3 Email: auc@unb.ca Web: www.auc.unb.ca Description: In the heart of the University of New Brunswick and home to the VREds University hockey team. Capacity over 6,000 for a general admission event.

Largest venue in the Greater Fredericton Area and host to hundreds of concerts and conferences.

Capacities: Reception - 2000 Banquet - 650 Theatre - 1000 Classroom Caterer: Yes Sodexo Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 7:00- 24:00 / Ground level

UNB Campus MayAugust hundreds

2

17.000 67

No

Yes

Yes outdoor free

Fredericton

Beaverbrook Art Gallery 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

0 0

7

3000 12

No

Yes

No

Fredericton

Centre Communautaire Ste.-Anne (Le) 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: -

0 0

7

9000 -

Yes

Yes Extra Fee

Yes N/C

Fredericton

Fredericton Convention Centre Contact: Erin Blanchard T: 506 460-2775 F: 506 460-2768 670 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 1C2 Email: erin.blanchard@fredericton.ca Web: www.frederictonconventions.ca Description: Filled with natural light and situated in the heart of a lively destination on the east coast. Atlantic Canada’s newest convention centre features FREE wired and wireless internet access.

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

0 0

16

12480 20

Yes Portable

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Indoor Extra Fee

Fredericton

University of New Brunswick, Conference Services 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 105000 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

28 1000+

200+

1978 -

Yes

Yes

Yes N/C

Hopewell Cape

Albert County Museum 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

0 0

2

1000 14

No

No

Yes Outdoor Free

Moncton

Dundee Sports Dome 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

0 0

2

48000 50

No

Yes

Yes N/C

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Kings Landing Historical Settlement Contact: Karen Price T: 506 363-4971 , 888 666-5547 F: 506 363-4989 Exit 253 Trans-Canada Highway (west of Fredericton), Prince William, NB, E6K 0A5 Email: Karen.Price2@gnb.ca Web: www.kingslanding.nb.ca Description: Award winning living history museum.

Book entire 19th century village!

Capacities: Reception-185 Banquet-125 Theatre-125 Classroom-100 Caterer: Yes Exclusive Audiovisual service: No Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

0 0

5

1625 12

Yes Extra Fee

No

Yes Outdoor Free

Saint John

Lily Lake Hatheway Pavilion Contact: Marlene Garland T: 506 693-5033 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-450 Banquet-250 Theatre-250 Classroom-150 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

0 0

3

3500 15

Yes Fixed

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Public Free

Saint John

UNB Saint John Conference Services 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/saintjohn/conferenceservices 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-295 Banquet-200 Theatre-330 Classroom-100 Caterer: Yes, Chartwells Impressions Catering Audiovisual service: Yes NonExclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:00- 16:30 Mon- Fri

0 0

35

3950 20

Yes

Yes Extra Fee

Yes N/C

Saint John

New Brunswick Museum 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-200 Banquet-100 Theatre-115 Classroom-30 Caterer: No Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

0 0

10

1396.5 22

No

Yes

Yes Indoor N/C

0 0

3

16,000 23

Yes Portable

Yes Extra Fee

No

-

No

Yes

Yes Outdoor Extra Fee

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St. John’s

St. John’s Convention Centre Contact: Nancy McGrath T: 709-739-6404 F: 709 758-5498 101 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

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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Contact: Krista Wadman T: 902 424-4862 F: 902 424-7359 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3C8 Email: wadmanka@gov.ns.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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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

1

1

500 8

No

No

Yes Outdoor Public

Halifax

Casino Nova Scotia Contact: Bill Soper T: 902 496-4667 1983 Upper Water St., Halifax, NS, B3J 3Y5 Email: bsoper@casinonovascotia.com Web: www.casinonovascotia.com Description: A waterfront destination with an atmosphere for creative and fun-filled 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 Exclusive Telav Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 14h/7

0 0

3

6,000 12

Yes Portable & Fixed

Yes

Yes Indoor Extra Fee

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

0 0

1

45000 20

Yes Portable Extra Fee

Yes Extra Fee

Yes Outdoor Private N/C

Halifax

Discovery Centre Contact: Abbie Betts T: 902.492.4422 1593 Barrington St., Halifax Nova Scotia, B3J 1Z7 Email: abbets@discoverycentre.ns.ca Description: Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, the Discovery Centre offers venue for corporate function, reception, meeting, seminar or party. Host a meeting inside 65-seat theatre, a cocktail reception in the Main Gallery or a party throughout the entire Centre. Can custom design a live science show.

Capacity: 900 Caterer: No Audio visual: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Private Loading dock: No

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2500 21’6”

Halifax

CUT Steakhouse & Urban Grill 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: 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; 4 Diamonds.

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

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No

Yes

No

Halifax

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site Contact: Emily Sine T: 902 426-1995 F: 902 426-4228 5425 Sackville Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 5M7 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

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9

800 25

No

No

Yes N/C

Halifax

Halifax Forum Community Association 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

0 0

6

18000 34

No

Yes

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Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre 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 2016, Nova Scotia’s new Halifax Convention Centre offers over 120,000 square feet of flexible space in the heart of downtown. Connect to over 3,000 hotel rooms, the best local dining, and fantastic arts and culture - all within an easy stroll from our doorstep.

For information on the current Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre, contact group sales or visit www.wtcchalifax.com Capacities: Reception-2000 Banquet-1000 Theatre-1780 Classroom-703 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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31000 -

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Yes

Nearby

Halifax

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic 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. Here the museum has hosted weddings, arts presentations, lectures and receptions. A second floor meeting room is also available for smaller events.

Capacities: (For Small Craft Gallery) Reception-250 Banquet-150 (For 2nd floor Meeting Room) Theatre-30 Classroom-20 Caterer: Non- Exclusive Audiovisual service: Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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Halifax

Mount Saint Vincent University 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

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25

5800 30

No

No

Yes Outdoor Private N/C

Halifax

Neptune Theatre Contact: Jennie King T: 902 494-8466 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: -

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Halifax

Onyx Dining Room & Cocktail Lounge 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: CAA/AAA Four Diamond, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient for every year since 2005. Elegant atmosphere with French/contemporary Asian flair menu; 4 Diamonds.

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

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1500 10

No

Yes

No

Halifax

St. Mary’s Boat Club Contact: Susan Doucette T: 902 490-4688, PO Box 1749, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5 Email: doucetts@halifax.ca Web: www.stmarysboatclub.com 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

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3381 15

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No

Yes N/C

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

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5400 16

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Yes

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Clinton Hills Contact: Maribeth 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

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7000 40

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No

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Charlottetown

The Eastlink Centre Contact: Stu Dunn T: 902 629-6621 F: 902 629-6650 46 Kensington Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5H7 Email: sdunn@eastlinkcentrepei.com Web: www.eastlinkcentrepei.com Description: The Eastlink Centre is suited to host sporting, concert, social, meeting, and trade events. The Main Exhibition Hall is the second largest fixed single room east of Quebec, covers one full acre and offers great flexibility for event planners. The Trade Centre features a 42,000 square foot Main Exhibition Hall with 25 foot clearance, drivethru doors and loading dock. Five additional meeting rooms and reception areas complete the venue. The Arena features 3,717 fixed seats and 1,000 portable seats can be added.

Capacities: Reception-5000 Banquet-3500 Theatre-3700 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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42000

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Yes

Yes Free Outdoor

Charlottetown

Charlottetown Event Grounds Contact: Stu Dunn T: 902 629-6621 F: 902 629-6650 C/O Eastlink Centre: 46 Kensington Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5H7 Email: sdunn@eastlinkcentrepei.com Web:www.eastlinkcentrepei.com/event-grounds.php Description: Capable of hosting a variety of outdoor festivals and events, located at the corner of Grafton and Water Streets across from the Hillsborough Bridge in Charlottetown. Feature a main lawn area of 3.5 acres. Power and water delivered to various strategic areas of the site to accommodate the widest possible range of events. Parking for 253 vehicles.

Capacities: 20,000-25,000 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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1

3.5 acres

0

0

Yes Free Outdoor

Charlottetown

Confederation Centre of the Arts Contact: Meredith Smith T: 902 629-1167 , 800 565-0278 F: 902 566-4648 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 1J1 Email: msmith@confederationcenter.com Web: www.confederationcentre.com Description: Convention and meeting facilities within walking distances from all downtown hotels and next to Province House. Particularly suited for exhibition and trade shows due to its expansive rooms and high ceilings. Unique features such as the marble-walled Memorial Hall, the elaborate 1,102 seat Homburg Theatre, the 200-seat cabaret Mack Theatre, and the intimate Studio Theatres.

Capacities: Reception-1500 Banquet-900 Theatre-1102 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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8000 25

Yes

Yes

No

Charlottetown

Culinary Institute of Canada 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: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

0

3

3600 12

Yes Portable

Yes

Yes Free Outdoor

Charlottetown

Guild (The) Contact: Alanna Jankov T: 902 620-3474 C: 902 393-3999 866 774-0717 115 Richmond Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 1H7 Email: alanna@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: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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2

1488 20

No

No

No

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6700 40

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Granville

Green Island Getaways 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: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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2275 40+

No

Yes

Yes Free Outdoor

Summerside

Summerside Convention Centre/Credit Union Place Contact: Duke Cormier T: 902 436-5551 C: 902 303-2073 F: 902 436-4596 511 Notre Dame Street, Summerside, PE, C1N 1T2 Email: duke@fiveelevenwest.com Web: www.cupevents.ca Description: Located in the state of the art Credit Union Place. It is flexible enough to create an intimate meeting atmosphere or a conference for 500 delegates. divisible into 3-1,500 square foot rooms, along with five multi-purpose meeting rooms. Offers a great venue for concerts, tradeshows, sporting events and much more. This multipurpose facility is equipped with 3490 fixed bowl seats, concert seating capacity of up to 5800. Other on-site services include Skating rink, walking track, 25 meter swimming pool, Casino, Turf soccer field, and a 5000 person outdoor concert site Capacities: Reception- Banquet- TheatreCaterer: Yes Audiovisual: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes

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4500 20

Yes Portable

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Historic Charlottetown Seaport Event Centre Contact: Corryn Morrissey T: 902 894-4837 F: 902 566-1809 1 Weymouth St, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7M8 Email: cmorrissey@chaipei.com Web: www.historiccharlottetownseaport.com Description: Conveniently located within walking distance to Charlottetown’s downtown hotels and amenities, breathtaking views of the Charlottetown Harbour. 18,000 sq. ft. of rental space.

Capacities: Reception-1500 Banquet-600 Theatre-1000 Classroom Caterer: No Audiovisual service: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: Yes 8:00- 17:00

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 the ability to provide guests with so many unique options for their meetings or events. It is fast becoming the leading choice for meeting planners with its cutting edge technology, diverse meeting facilities, and award winning culinary experiences. Summer accommodations and downtown Charlottetown location.

Capacities: Reception-500 Banquet-250 Theatre-1000 Classroom-1000 Caterer:- Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: - Loading dock: Yes

Charlottetown

Murphys Community Centre 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-550Classroom-250 Caterer: Yes Audiovisual service: Yes Non- Exclusive Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

Charlottetown

University of Prince Edward Island Contact: Sam Buchanan T: 902 566-0568, 877-734-7327 F: 902 628-4369 123 Grafton Street, PO Box 1030, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7M4 Email: sbuchanan@upei.ca Web: www.upei.ca/conference Description: Located in the heart of Prince Edward Island, minutes from downtown Charlottetown, and a short drive to beaches, golf, heritage sites, and attractions.

Capacities: Reception-2800 Banquet-1200 Theatre-4000 ClassroomCaterer: Yes Audiovisual: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Loading dock: No

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