Whether you are hosting a company retreat or an annual convention, there is a variety of facilities from which to choose. Delegate's outings and partner’s programs are a breeze to organize, as Cape Breton offers numerous activities for all interests. The adventurous may choose to participate in whale watching, kayaking, hiking and sailing. For the golfer, Golf Digest has ranked Cape Breton Island among the top golf destinations in the world. World-class attractions include the Alexander Graham Bell and the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Sites and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Overall, Cape Breton offers a culturally diverse and naturally wondrous atmosphere with genuine hospitality and friendliness.
Whether you are looking for a secluded location near the ocean or a larger facility in the city, Cape Breton Island is the right destination for your event. We have over thirty topnotch conference facilities Island-wide with all the business amenities you need. Cape Breton boasts over 250 accommodations, from a deluxe suite in a downtown hotel, to a cozy cottage nestled in the trees. You will be sure to find the perfect location. All of our conference facilities deliver the finest in Island cuisine, from fresh lobster to delectable four-course dinners. For unique team-building activities, the possibilities are endless in our world-class, outdoor adventure paradise.
Easy to get here:
Your conference delegates can fly into the Halifax International airport and enjoy a scenic drive to Cape Breton Island, or fly into the Sydney Airport, www.sydneyairport.ca which will put you within close proximity to all island conference facilities and accommodation.
The Membertou Trade & Convention Centre is ready to welcome the world. Strategically located on Canada’s eastern seaboard on beautiful Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, we are only a short trip by air from Boston, New York, and Toronto and are easily reached from many other Canadian, American and European cities. Our culturally distinct facility features modern architecture and tasteful décor. Virtually every room offers great views with an abundance of natural light. Add acclaimed Mi’kmaq artwork and artifacts and the spectacular beauty of Cape Breton and you have a conference experience unmatched anywhere. Our $7.2 million, 47,000 square foot facility can accommodate any event, from the most exclusive reception to a 900-seat concert experience. The Centre incorporates sophisticated conference and meeting space including a 10,000 square foot Great Hall, individual conference/break-out rooms, an Executive Boardroom, Multi-Purpose Room, and full catering and banquet services. We offer the very latest in Polycom video conferencing technology, Christie projection systems, primary and secondary sound systems and audio equipment. Our Smart Carts and wireless Internet capacity allow you to take your presentation virtually anywhere in the building. Whatever your needs, Membertou Trade & Convention Centre will meet and surpass your expectations. www.membertoutcc.com
Located in the heart of Cape Breton Island, the Gaelic College presents many attractions. In addition to the beautiful scenery, the quiet tranquility and often, the exclusivity, you will always remember your time with us, as our staff will strive to satisfy your needs and make you feel “at home”.
Attractions: Year-round operation
Full event customization for meetings, reunions, weddings, conventions, workshops, retreats and more…We provide: Technical solutions for wireless Internet connections, telephones, VCRs / DVDs, and projectors, etc. Moderately priced accommodation and food services Social functions can be held in conjunction with your event: Rural setting benefits: Our meals are “home cooked” in our own kitchen by our excellent staff Delegates tend to remain on site and fully participate in activities 7 km of beautiful walking and hiking trails on campus
Logistics: We can accommodate up to 300 persons or conversely we can make a small group feel at home for a meeting in comfortable surroundings. We can house 45 guests in single rooms or 92 guests in double occupancy In dorm-type accommodations we can accommodate 145. Our kitchens are capable of feeding small groups or up to 200 buffet-style or 160 “served” meals. Our cafeteria regularly serves up to 200 meals within a reasonable time frame. Several meeting rooms and lounge areas exist within the campus. http://www.gaeliccollege.edu/
THE GLENORA INN & DISTILLERY
The Glenora Inn & Distillery, located in Glenville, Inverness County, is home to North America’s first and Canada’s only single malt whisky, Glen Breton Rare. Built in 1990, the Glenora has become a paradise for any whisky enthusiast and is well on the fast tract in gaining equivalent respect for its quality accommodations, casual fine dining, and uncompromised landscaping, making it an ideal setting for intimate corporate and casual retreats. The Glenora Inn & Distillery includes 6 chalets on the hillside overlooking the distillery and main inn complex boasting a dining room and pub with featured daily ceilidh’s, meeting space and 9 traditional guest rooms. Along with conventional expectations, group itineraries are custom designed at Glenora and may include: Whisky seminars, tutored whisky tasting’s, guided hiking excursions, cooking instruction, and cultural interpretations. Let Glenora help plan your event, it is sure to be unique. For further information please visit us online at www.glenoradistillery.com, email: info@glenora1.ca or call 1.800.839.0491
The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre is a new state of the art facility
serving residents, tourists, and the business community of Port
Hawkesbury, NS, Canada and the surrounding area. The Centre is a
truly "green building" that utilizes design and construction
innovations to make it more efficient and easier on the environment
and its users.
The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre is a focal point in the region,
serving residents, tourists and the business community. It is a state
of the art facility offering 5040 square feet, 18’ high ceilings, a
full conference room, and a 16X30 board room.
The Civic Centre houses an arena, fitness centre, meeting and
conference facilities, performance space, gallery and retail space,
municipal offices, racquetball courts, and a walking track.
The innovations used in the construction of the Civic Centre makes
this truly a "green building" more efficient and easier on the
environment and its users. The Civic Centre has a complete package
for business needs including LCD and video conferencing. It offers
public hot spot wireless connectivity, and a full service business
centre for your meeting needs.
With catering and kitchen facilities on site, the Port Hawkesbury
Civic Centre has everything required for your next meeting,
convention, or event.
The Arena has 1000 fixed seats with the capacity on the arena floor
to host an additional 1000 theatres style, or 700 banquet style. This
is an excellent space for trade shows and is the first arena in North
America to use engineered natural daylight to illuminate the ice
surface. http://www.phcivic.com/
Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa is nestled high on the cliffs, surrounded by the rugged beauty of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, along the world-famous Cabot Trail. This premier destination resort has all the prerequisites for a memorable and successful meeting. Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa is truly a unique place to which groups return again and again for our exceptional cuisine and hospitality. Hold your meeting sessions in our quiet and exclusive environment with a wide variety of Island entertainment and activities to fill after-business hours. Comfortable meeting and function rooms on our spacious grounds accommodate from 10 to 250 delegates. The Main Lodge, the Inn at Keltic and our Cottages offer 102 guest rooms that suit a variety of tastes. Our two executive suites and our executive hospitality cottage offer outstanding upgraded accommodations and cliff side panoramic views. Enjoy a superb gourmet dinner in the Purple Thistle Dining Room or a traditional chowder luncheon in the casual atmosphere of the Atlantic Restaurant. The Highland Sitting Room Lounge welcomes guests with specialty coffees, teas, traditional oatcakes and scones. Host a private themed dining event featuring our mussel bake, lobster boil or Taste of Scotland menus. We can help with entertainment in the form of bag piper, fiddlers, step dancers and our special Salty Dog Fisherman. Recreation in abundance includes golf at the Highlands Links, our world-ranked 18-hole Stanley Thompson course, services at our Aveda Concept Spa, tennis, outdoor heated pool, fresh and saltwater swimming beaches, Highlands National Park hiking trails, sea kayaking, mountain biking and whale watching cruises.
Our warm welcome awaits …
Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa … The Spirit of the Highlands www.signatureresorts.com
Cape Breton University
University and college campuses meet the needs of corporate, academic, scientific and technical conferences while also providing affordable accommodations for non-profit, religious organizations, independent travelers and tourists. Cape Breton University Conference Services provides one-stop-shopping for all your conference needs, from meeting space to food services; accommodations to parking; on-site audio visual services to the latest in technological capabilities. Our staff is enthusiastic and professional and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that your conference or event is a success. CBU is just minutes from the Sydney airport and downtown Sydney. Our modern, comfortable residences are conveniently located to accommodate multi-day conferences, travel groups, or travelers visiting Metro Cape Breton during the summer season from late May to mid-August.Whether you are planning a conference, business meeting, sporting event or simply looking for a budget-wise place to stay, please contact: Cape Breton University Conference Services and Event Management peg_cummings@cbu.ca
Located in the heart of Downtown Sydney, Joe’s Warehouse is close to all local amenities, and waterfront hotels. Dine with a spectacular view the Eastern seaboard, our beautiful Sydney Harbour. Reserve the Grand dining room for larger groups, of up to 200 guests. Or accommodate a smaller function in our Private dining room. The private room is great for meetings, luncheons, and parties for up to 30. While waiting for your guests, have a drink in our lounge. The Front Office Lounge has seven Draughts on tap; the best martinis and the most extensive wine list in the city, including a private reserves list. Joe’s Warehouse has an extensive menu with the freshest local seafood, the finest cuts of beef, prepared to above industry standards by our highly trained and experienced Executive Chef & Owner, Jon Figliomeni, Executive Chefs, Gerard Malcolm and Steven Hashie. Order from our menu, or create a personal menu, specific to your tastes. Our in-house bakery, with Owner & Master Baker, Sara Figliomeni offers fresh, specialty baked goods adding a uniquely, special touch to corporate packages--designed to company or group’s preferences. Visit our bakery website for samples, www.sarassimplydelicious.ca. Contact our special events manager to design your next wedding, rehearsal party, bridal shower, or corporate event. Our team of professionals will help guide you and ensure all of your needs are met, from booking, menu selection, to event set-up and special details. Contact us today at (902) 539-6686, fax (902) 539-2070 or by email info@joeswarehouse.ca, or visit our website www.joeswarehouse.ca. For the best in Maritime Hospitality, become a guest at Joe’s Warehouse.
Get out of the Bored Room. To Settings that inspire Success!
Cape Breton Resorts offers three unique locations for your business event. The spectacular settings near the world-famous Cabot Trail will create a perfect setting for your most successful event ever! We're wired into business with all the right amenities like high-speed Internet and high-tech office space that can be adapted to virtually any need -- from large conferences and corporate seminars to intimate strategy sessions and executive retreats. We'll supply the inspiration. You won't find more breathtaking settings for your extracurricular and team-building activities. No distractions or interruptions -- just pure motivation.
The Resorts
The Inverary Resort in Baddeck offers 11 acres on the shores of the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes with a full service spa and marina and Bell Bay Golf Club nearby. The MacAulay Conference is one of Atlantic Canada’s finest conference facilities with views of Baddeck Bay and the Home of Alexander Graham Bell.
Dundee Resort & Golf Club is surrounded by lush forest and spectacular views. Dundee offers a grand setting to get your business ideas flowing. With an 18-hole professional golf course, resort spa and numerous amenities, you can simply park the car and enjoy.
Glenghorm Beach Resort, Ingonish
Beautiful Glenghorm offers 20 acres of pure inspiration on a private oceanfront beach. Located on the world-famous Cabot Trail, this spectacular resort is also right next door to Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Highlands Links, the #1 public golf course in Canada.
Instead of business as usual, make it inspirational and truly unforgettable on what Travel & Leisure magazine called "the #1 island to visit in Canada and the continental US and #4 in the WORLD"! Try the Cape Breton Resorts business experience … you’ll be back again, and again.
Call 1-800-565-5660
Or email: meetings@capebretonresorts.com
