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Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron/Saraguay House

• Phone 902-483-6617
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• Capacity: 140 people

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• Meeting_Seminars_Brochure.pdf

Monday – Friday until 4pm Clubhouse: The Commodores’ Room $200 The Dining Room $100 Saraguay House: The Terrace Room $1000+ The Main Level Dining Room & Lounge $1000+ Squadron members receive 50% off hall rental fees .

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“The Squadron Traditional” Mesclun Greens, Classic Caesar, & Spinach Salad Creamy Coleslaw Roast Hip of Beef au jus Carved Roast Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham Roast Potatoes, Medley of Steamed Vegetables Fresh Baked Rolls & Butter Assorted Delectable Desserts Coffee & Tea $35.95 pp “Terrace BBQ Buffet” Cheese & Cracker Board Spinach Salad Royale, Classic Cafe Salad Herb and Lemon Seasoned Chicken Breast Spice Rubbed Salmon Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes Fresh Fruit Shortcake or Annapolis Apple Crisp Rolls/Butter, Coffee & Tea $34.95 pp Add Maritime Mussel bar$3.50pp “Summertime Buffet” BBQ 6oz Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Italian Sausage Home Style Potato Salad, Creamy Coleslaw, Nacho Chips & Salsa Assorted condiments, Chef’s Sweet Tray $21.95 pp

Appetizers Mesclun Greens, Caesar or Spinach Salad, Roasted Squash or Roasted Red Pepper Soup Main Entrees Haddock Poached in Lobster Sauce $39.00 Haddock without Lobster Sauce $35.00 Salmon Wellington $47.50 Oven Poached Atlantic Salmon $39.50 Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding $50.00 Cranberry, Orange Glazed Roast Loin of Pork $34.95 Traditional Roast Turkey with Savoury Stuffing $34.95 Bacon-Wrapped stuffed Chicken Breast $36.95 Chicken Scaloppini with choice of Tomato, Mushroom or Herb & Butter Sauce (available with or without breading) $34.95 Quinoa with Grilled & Skewered Vegetables $33.95 Desserts Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte, Acadian Apple Crisp with Whipped Cream, Blueberry Cobbler, Strawberry Shortcake (seasonal), Fresh Fruit Medley (sugar free) * Lemon Pot de crème with Chocolate Almond Bark & Raspberries (* Denotes gluten free) All plated dinners are served with choice of potato or rice pilaf, Chef’s choice seasonal vegetable medley, choice of dessert, rolls & butter, freshly brewed coffee or tea.

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“The Saraguay” Salads Please select three (3) of the following Classic Caesar, Greek, Spinach, Baby Red Potato, Creamy Coleslaw Sides Please select three (3) of the following Roast, Mashed, or Parsley Boiled Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Sautéed Green Beans, Honey Glazed Carrots Vegetable Medley, Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables Entrees Please select two (2) of the following Haddock Baked or Breaded with Lemon and Herb Roast Turkey with Savoury Stuffing Roast Hip of Beef au jus Roast or Fried Chicken Breast with Honey Orange and Ginger Glazed Roast Loin of Pork Maple Glazed Ham Vegetarian au gratin Desserts Please select three (3) of the following Acadian Apple Crisp with Whipped Cream Blueberry Cobbler (seasonal), Strawberry Trifle, Strawberry or Lemon Cream Cake Chocolate World Cake Assorted Sweets and Squares Tea & Coffee

BUFFET LUNCHEONS The Executive Lunch $14.95 ++pp Assortment of sandwiches (1 ¼ pp) on a variety of breads, Hearty soup of the day, assorted sweets and cookies, coffee & tea Substitute Seafood chowder, additional $2.00 Saraguay Pasta Buffet $16.95++ pp (20 person minimum) Classic Caesar salad, cheese tortellini, lasagna, pesto penne with pine nuts, garlic toast, assorted sweets, coffee & tea The Wrap Party $15.95++ Assorted wraps – chicken, beef and vegetarian, mixed green salad, assorted sweets and cookies, Coffee & Tea PLATED LUNCHEONS All lunches served with choice of mixed green salad, classic caesar salad, spinach salad or potato/vegetable medley, roll and butter. $14.95++ Chicken or Beef Stir-fry with Shrimp Scampi Linguine, Fresh Vegetables, Lasagna – vegetarian or meat, Seafood Caesar Salad, Chicken or Shrimp Pesto Penne, Stuffed Grilled Breast of Chicken Baked Haddock with lemon parsley butter - $16.95++ Tea/Coffee & Assorted Squares Station - $2.95++

Squadron Continental $9.55 pp Seasonal sliced fruit tray, assorted danish Muffins and cinnamon buns Coffee, tea and fruit juices Hearty Saraguay Breakfast Buffet $ 14.95 pp Seasonal sliced fruit tray Assorted breakfast pastries Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon Home fried breakfast potatoes Toast with butter and jam, fruit juices Coffee & tea Create your own buffet by adding specialty choices Individual yogurt $1.75 Hot biscuits $1.95 Quiche or frittata $4.95 Ham or Sausage $4.95 Plated Traditional Breakfast $11.95 pp Eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage or ham, toast, coffee & tea

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This historical room is the perfect venue for your company meeting or group seminar. Accommodating groups of up to 15 people, this room provides a beautiful water view overlooking the serene boating life of the Club.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Located on the first floor of our Clubhouse, our smart-casual Sailor's Bar is also available for function bookings. This room comfortably accommodates seating of up to 30 people and is a wonderful venue for company meetings, group seminars, or an important anniversary dinner for your family.

The Saraguay House has two areas that are primarily used for private functions, both overlooking the Northwest Arm. The main level, which opens onto the upper balcony is suitable for larger parties, meetings and dinners. It can accommodate up to 130 guests for a dinner reception, or 150 for a cocktail reception. The lower Terrace Room and Deck can accommodate up to 100 guests for a reception and dinner or a cocktail reception of up to 150

Recommendations

Met all our needs for Reception and dinner. Food was great and portions fair. Stephanie our server was great. Met all my requirements. Very beautiful venue.

Marriann Creelman and her staff were fantastic. From early planning stages to wedding day, we enjoyed a very professional, experienced and knowledgeable team, Marriann, in particular, who guided a young bride and groom and made all the planning very effortless on our part. The venue was spotless, the floors freshly waxed and the staff were so accommodating. We were given carte blanche in terms of decoration, but the simple touches such as the baby grand piano make this such a classic setting. The water views, the lovely grounds and expert wait team just made for a wonderful experience. Our guests made comment on the beautiful surroundings and were very impressed with the meal, it was delivered quickly, was very well prepared and presented, the salads cold, the main course piping hot. As the parents of the bride and having attended many ceremonies over the years, I must commend the staff and encourage anyone looking for an intimate waterside wedding (we sat 105+-) to strongly consider the Saraquay House, youwill be delighted.

• Full Bar/Lounge
• Fully Equipped Kitchen
• On-Site Catering Service
• Outdoor Function Area
• Outdoor Pool
• Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
• Max Number of People for an Event: 140
• Number of Event/Function Spaces: 6
• Special Features: Waterfront access, marina facilities, on site ceremony location, fully catered and licensed.

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• Fonds MG 20 volumes 796-874, 948 numbers 2-3, 1135 numbers 2-8, 1631 number 19, 1361 numbers 1-8, 3030-3041; Graphic 1980-165, 32-3-1; 1988-363, 37-2-11. - Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron fonds

Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron fonds

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• 1857-1993, predominant 1880-1980 (Creation) Creator Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

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The Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron traces its beginnings to the Halifax Yacht Club formed on 19 August 1837. The club was incorporated in 1860 and was presented with the Prince of Wales Cup during a visit from HRH Edward, Prince of Wales. The Prince became the club's patron in 1861 and its name changed accordingly to the Royal Halifax Yacht Club. The Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (established 1875) merged with the Royal Halifax Yacht Club in 1880 to form the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (incorporated 1888). The squadron co-sponsors the biennial Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race and was the club-of-record for the "True North" America's Cup challenge in 1984, and for "Canada II" in 1987.

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Fonds consists of correspondence, 1862-1984; minutes of meetings, 1875-1982; booklets containing constitution and by-laws, lists of officers and members, sailing and boating regulations and courses, 1857-1986; member registers, 1880-1985 (incomplete); race and yacht statistics for Marblehead and other races, 1881-1983; newsletters, 1966-1985; visitor's books, 1945-1980; account books, 1935-1944; financial statements, 1981-1987; scrapbooks, and various magazines and books on yachting. Also contains photographs, many of which were published in local newspapers and depict Marblehead races and visits from royal dignitaries during the 150th anniversary celebrations in 1987. The fonds also includes Halifax Yacht Club letterbook, 1862-1874; and Royal Halifax Yacht Club membership candidates, 1872-1877.

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Donated by the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron from 1982 to 1993.

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Last Updated on September 23, 2023 by Sandra Adamson

A Beautiful Wedding on the Ocean at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron …with Emily and Keith

Emily and Keith chose the beautiful waterfront wedding venue known as Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, Saraguay House for their wedding with an outdoor ceremony by the ocean. It was a beautiful, very warm, sunny day. Emily was going for a “classic rustic romantic” theme with a pop of bold colour. Emily and Keith had actually chosen a different venue in the beginning of their wedding planning. That venue unfortunately got badly damaged in hurricane Fiona and eventually went out of business. They scrambled to find another venue with a similar date available that offered an ocean backdrop. Saraguay to the rescue and it turned out wonderfully and perhaps for the best. Emily loves colour. She fell in love with a burnt orange and deep purple combination since seeing flowers at the botanical gardens in Victoria in her early 20’s. Keith was along for the ride:).

The Love Story

Like all classic millennial relationships, Emily and Keith met online. Tinder to be exact. Emily had just moved to Nova Scotia to start her graduate studies and Keith was starting his career. They were both quite busy people. Their love story began with texting back and forth for over a month. Then their first date happened, a moose heads game (Emily’s idea not Keith’s). Keith got to know how intense Emily could yell at the ref. Emily got to know how easygoing and funny Keith was and how passionate he was about his job.

They dated that first year and bonded over their love of food, garlic, and wine. They both shared many dates in the boardroom cafe and on hiking adventures. Emily and Keith grew to really enjoy each other’s company and realized that they communicated really well and had so much laughter. They grew to love each other. So much so they made it through 3 years of long distance, over five moves, and buying a house during the pandemic. They made it out stronger than ever 🙂

The Wedding Prep Photos

Emily chose a beautiful Airbnb right on the ocean in Halifax Nova Scotia to get ready for her big day with her bridesmaids and closest of family and friends.

Their Wedding Ceremony

It was so hard to pick just one favorite moment for both Emily and Keith – the entire day was amazing for them with so many highlights. The ceremony was super special! Emily was nervous until Keith winked at her as she walked down the aisle.

The arch and the flowers, with the ocean background were a perfect backdrop. The officiants were Keith’s cousins and god-parents, having them officiate the ceremony meant so much to both Emily and Keith.

The Wedding Party Photos

The best thing about Saraguay House, it’s truly an all in one location. You do not have to leave to get amazing wedding photos unless you want to. From the ocean backdrop, to the forest, the gazebo and the urban style building there is no shortage of great backdrops for wedding photos.

The Wedding Reception Photos

Emily and Keith loved the speeches! Everyone “crushed it” and Keith’s best man and brother stole the show with his harry potter references.

The cake was amazing and made specially for them by Keith’s mom Cathy. She really took Emily’s love of minions to the max. Emily requested a little minion fun. Emily introduced Keith to the world of minions and ever since then he calls her his “little minion”.

Advise for the Newly Engaged

First – congrats! Enjoy being newly engaged. Take the time to be fiances to each other before jumping into planning right away.

Once you are ready to plan. Talk to each other about what you want in the day and discussed your priorities. Make sure you are comfortable with a budget and start to plan out the big things first – number of people and venue.

Near the end and after all the planning and in our case re-planning, try not to sweat the small stuff or details. Things can and will go wrong. Don’t over complicate your decisions. Get advice from others but trust your gut. We also had people ask to come last minute and everything turned out, and in the end we are glad those people came, but it is also okay to set limits.

Wedding Vendors

Hair and Make Up – Jen and Nicole Smith –  [email protected] Officiant – Maryann and Dale Skinner Planner – The bride Emily 🙂 with a big help from her mom Patty Cake creator – Mother for the groom Cathy. BANANA! DJ – DJ Darryl from Tidal Waves DJ Services –  [email protected] Decorator – Bride’s mother Patty (she made the arch flowers and flowers on the mantle), she also sourced all of the decorations on facebook market place and porch pick ups. The day set up was a huge success because of friends and family support and with help of day of coordinator and Emily’s planning/organized book of instructions and ideas. Day of Coordinator – Christine Ingham –  [email protected]

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New hotel to be built on Sydney's waterfront

Construction expected to start later this year on former royal cape breton yacht club site.

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Cape Breton Regional Municipality has cleared the way for the construction of a new hotel on the downtown waterfront in Sydney, N.S.

Council voted Wednesday to declare some property surplus in the area where the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club used to be.

Before the vote, CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall told Mainstreet Cape Breton that the legal moves will allow Doucet Developments of Bedford to buy the property and get shovels in the ground by late this summer or early fall.

"In eight years on council, we've seen projects proposed to us time after time," she said. "The fact that this is moving forward and shovels are going to be hitting that ground soon, I'm so happy, I'm so proud and it's just going to transform our waterfront."

The developer has not said which hotel chain is looking at the location and was not immediately available for comment.

McDougall said the hotel will include some commercial space and underground parking.

It will displace some seasonal businesses on the boardwalk next to the marina, but the mayor said the construction project will help the municipality grow.

Doucet Developments had said its first phase would erect  residential apartments and commercial buildings on property between the proposed new hotel and the cruise ship terminal, where a gravel parking lot is currently located.

McDougall said those will now come in later phases of construction, but it appears the unnamed hotel chain is eager to open a new location as soon as possible.

"This is a revenue generator for the municipality," she said.

"We currently own those lands so we don't pay taxes on them. Now, we're going to see commercial taxes and residential taxes and that means more revenues for your services."

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