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An Unforgettable Experience
Experience Brigadoon Village while supporting a great cause! Nestled in the heart of the Annapolis Valley on the shores of beautiful Aylesford Lake, Nova Scotia, our barrier-free facility offers an inspirational setting for your next meeting or event.
All proceeds from group bookings help support children and youth living with a health condition or other life challenges.
Brigadoon is an ideal venue for:
- Off-site meetings
- Staff retreats
- Team-building workshops
- School trips
Dave’s Place
Dave’s Place can be used as a program space, meeting space, or large outdoor gathering.
Dining Hall
The Dining Hall can be used for large meals, program space, meeting space, or large indoor gatherings.
Group Accommodations
Each cabin can host up to 30 people and there are 5 of these cabins in total (2 of which are winterized).
Outdoor Kitchen
The space includes a full-service kitchen as well as an authentic stone pizza oven. Lighting options are available for evening dining.
Show Hall
High Ropes Course and Climbing Tower
Push beyond your comfort zone to reach new heights and gain confidence with each step. Work together as a team to conquer obstacles and experience achieving goals while being cheered on by a group of your peers below.
There’s no better team-building activity!
Campfire Circle
It’s also close to our large swim dock, making it the perfect place to warm up after an evening dip in the lake.
Campsite
Our campsite provides a tent camping experience in a beautiful, forested area. It’s designed to be a self-contained, off-grid site for groups that can create an enriching experience that encourages connection, collaboration, and personal growth. The entire site is located down an accessible trail and surrounded by trees and water, a private campsite without being deep in the wildnerness.
Learn more about the campsite here.
Activities We Offer*
Indoor:
- Board Games
- Cooking
- Messy Arts
- Music
- Pottery
- Professional Development Workshops
- Team Building Activities
Indoor:
- Art
- Archery
- Canoeing
- Climbing Wall, Lanyard Course (High Ropes) and Giant Swing
- Campfires
- Campsite
- Fire Building
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Kick Sledding
- Nature Education
- Professional Development
- Workshops
- Shelter Building
- Swimming
- Snowshoeing
- Team Building Activities
Our facility also has two grassy fields for outdoor games and two waterfront docks used for swimming, paddling, and powerboating.
*Availability is subject to season, staffing and rental agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your total capacity?
Our venue offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, and the total capacity depends on the specifics of your event and the spaces you’ll be utilizing. To give you an accurate answer, please reach out and share more details about your event. We’ll work with you to ensure everything aligns with your needs and create the perfect setup
Please contact us to tell us what you have in mind!
Is catering available?
Yes! Our state-of-the-art kitchen is managed by Aramark. Our chef can build a menu that works for your budget and meets your group’s dietary needs. Snack options are available!
Can we bring our own food?
Can I serve alcohol?
For insurance purposes, we have designated areas where alcohol can be consumed, and there may be some limitations to activities we can offer to participants who are consuming alcohol.
Do you provide linen packages?
We are happy to provide bedding sets for your participants for a charge of $15 per set, which will be added to your final invoice.
Our bedding sets include: a pillow, a pillowcase, a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, a fleece blanket, and a quilt .
Do you provide housekeeping?
Can we facilitate our own activities?
Yes! While Brigadoon staff must facilitate certain programs for you (the high ropes course, for example!), you’re welcome to add in your own. We aim to help you achieve the desired outcomes from your visit to ensure participants go home with a meaningful and impactful experience.
We recommend you contact us to discuss the types of activities you are interested in as well as any you would like to host yourself. Our team will collaborate with you to design a schedule specific to your group and their needs.
Do my guests and I need to sign waivers?
A copy of this waiver will be provided to you during the booking process.
What is the closest town and which amenities are nearby?
Nearby are several small towns, including Berwick, Coldbrook, Kentville, and New Minas. These towns all have gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and shops.