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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
About Brigadoon Village
Give your group an experience they’ll never forget while surrounded by some of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful scenery. Secluded enough to disconnect but only moments to all amenities – Brigadoon Village offers everything you need to host a memorable getaway.
We offer multiple meeting spaces, flexible breakout options, winterized accommodation (group and private), a/v capabilities, Wi-Fi access, full-service catering, outdoor education program options, and a one-of-a-kind experience.
Dave’s Place
Dave’s Place is at the heart of camp and is home to our arts programs. This building is fully accessible and open year-round. It can accommodate up to 100 people inside and 50 people on the outdoor stage. Dave’s Place is made up of three smaller program areas including an arts & crafts building, a pottery studio with a wheel and kiln, and a music room with acoustic treatment. The space includes accessible washrooms, and the outdoor stage is ready to amplify sound for any event you’d like.
Dave’s Place can be used as a program space, meeting space, or large outdoor gathering.
Dining Hall
This large indoor meeting space can accommodate up to 160 people inside and 50 people on the outdoor deck. Seating can accommodate family-style dining or conference-style setups. The space includes accessible washrooms and a projector screen with sound.
The Dining Hall can be used for large meals, program space, meeting space, or large indoor gatherings.
Group Accommodations
Our large cabins are modern group accommodation spaces each with 5 rooms with 6 beds within each room, 4 private bathrooms with showers, a large common area with seating, tea + coffee machines and a small fridge, electric heat and heat pumps.
Each cabin can host up to 30 people and there are 5 of these cabins in total (2 of which are winterized).
Outdoor Kitchen
With ample outdoor seating for up to 100 people and beautiful sunset views over the water, our outdoor kitchen can be used for a large outdoor meal, a programming space (cooking class), or a large outdoor social gathering.
The space includes a full-service kitchen as well as an authentic stone pizza oven. Lighting options are available for evening dining.
Show Hall
An old-fashioned theatre complete with stage and seating for up to 100, the Show Hall is the perfect venue for a large indoor gathering, team-building activity, or break-out session.
High Ropes Course and Climbing Tower
New in 2022, our new Challenge and High Ropes Course is 100% accessible and 1000% fun.
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!
Campitheatre
Our campfire amphitheatre is a unique meeting and gathering space at The Village. With seating for up to 160, the Campitheatre can accommodate either a performance, meeting, or social gathering.
It’s also close to our large swim dock, making it the perfect place to warm up after an evening dip in the lake.
Activities We Offer*
Indoor:
- Board Games
- Cooking
- Messy Arts
- Music
- Pottery
- Professional Development Workshops
- Team Building Activities
Outdoor:
- Art
- Archery
- Canoeing
- Climbing Wall and Lanyard Course
- Campfires
- High Ropes Challenge Course
- Fire Building
- Giant Swing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Kick Sledding
- Nature Education
- Outdoor Cooking with Eating Pavillion and Pizza Oven
- Overnight Campsite
- 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.
FAQs About Our Facilities
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What is your total capacity?
Because we have so many indoor and outdoor spaces, the answer to this question depends on the nature of the event you’d like to host and which spaces you’ll need access to.
Please contact us to tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll try our best to make it work.
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Is catering available?
Yes! Our state-of-the-art kitchen is managed by a Red Seal Chef who leads a very talented team.
Our Chef can build a menu that works for your budget and group’s dietary needs. Snack options are available!
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Can we bring our own food?
Yes! Groups can choose to provide their own meals and snacks while on-site. However, we do ask that guests respect that we are a nut and shellfish-free facility.
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Can I serve alcohol?
We are not a licenced facility, so we cannot serve alcohol on-site. However, legal-aged group bookings are able to bring their own 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.
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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
- a quilt
We are able to provide up to 25 sets of bedding.
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Do you provide housekeeping?
Yes! We have a year-round housekeeping team onsite that keep our facilities impeccably clean and safe.
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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.
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Do my guests and I need to sign waivers?
We ask that you and your guests (or parent/guardians of guests under 18) sign a waiver before participating in any activities at Brigadoon.
A copy of this waiver can be provided to you upon request.
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What is the closest town and which amenities are nearby?
We are located in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.
Nearby are several small towns, including Berwick, Coldbrook, Kentville, and New Minas. These towns all have gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and shops.
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Do you host weddings and birthday parties?
Unfortunately, we are not able to host weddings at Brigadoon Village.
However, Brigadoon Village would be a great place to host your birthday party! We will take care of the activities and food! You bring the decorations and the cake and arrive ready to celebrate!