Accommodation
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Dates
Sat Aug 15 & Sun Aug 16 Mon Aug 17 & Tue Aug 18 Wed Aug 19 & Thu Aug 20 Fri Aug 21 & Sat Aug 22 |
Here is our suggested accommodation itinerary
Stay around Hillsborugh/Monction/Fundy area for the COC middle, Banquet & Silent Auction, Hopewell Rocks and Fishbones 1 The Sass Peepre Jr training camp will be in Hillsborough, so some of you will be in that area, or you have a couple days to explore!! Stay around Charlottetown for the COC sprint, lobster dinner and Fishbones 2 at Brookvale Stay around Wentworth/Debert for the COC long, Orienteering Canada AGM and Conference, Pasta Night and Fishbones 3. |
NEW BRUNSWICK
We have made arrangements with the Village of Hillsborough to have camping and a parking lot for RVs at the ball field located next to the Kiwanis Community Centre where the Banquet and Silent Auction will be held. This is the closest community to the map where the middle distance event will be run. The Village will have the Kiwanis Community Centre open for use by the campers. The washroom facilities will be available. No showers. Camping is available overnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (leave Monday). We are charging a flat $10 per adult rate for any/all nights (Juniors free). Registration for the Hillsborough camping is done with your event registration on zone4.
Showers for campers will be available at the Hockey Arena, Mill Street, Hillsborough, NB. Hours of operation of the showers:
Saturday August 15th/15: Noon to 8pm
Sunday August 16th/15: 8am to 8pm
Note: The showers are available to campers that have registered for camping in Hillsborough. Others are welcome to use the showers. There is a fix cost to the organizers for the use of the facility and for this reason a donation from non-campers would be appreciated.
Designated tenting is on the ball field and RV camping is in the Museum overflow unpaved parking area. (map)
There are no grocery stores in Hillsborough. Pick up groceries in Moncton and Riverview.
Orienteers may also choose to stay in Moncton, or in smaller communities along the Bay of Fundy.
Other accommodation links:
PEI
There are many accommodation options in Charlottetown, including some availability in the residences at UPEI. There is an embargo at UPEI, but you are able to access the residence buildings and nearby parking.
UPEI Summer Accommodation Information: Andrew Hall Double Suite, $116.00 per night plus tax. Each air-conditioned Andrew Hall Double Suite features a small kitchenette with a mini fridge and microwave, a private bathroom and two private bedrooms, each equipped with a double bed and television. All rates include a complimentary towel and linen exchange, free parking, 24 hour security and complimentary wireless internet access. All residence rooms are 100% smoke and pet free. If you would like to book a room with UPEI Summer Accommodation, please call the 24-hour front desk at 902-566-0442.
Other options:
NOVA SCOTIA
The AGM, conference sessions and Sat eve Pasta dinner will be at the Debert Hospitality Conference Centre (website), 20 minutes from the Wentworth map and less than 5 minutes from the Debert map.
We have made arrangements with the Village of Hillsborough to have camping and a parking lot for RVs at the ball field located next to the Kiwanis Community Centre where the Banquet and Silent Auction will be held. This is the closest community to the map where the middle distance event will be run. The Village will have the Kiwanis Community Centre open for use by the campers. The washroom facilities will be available. No showers. Camping is available overnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (leave Monday). We are charging a flat $10 per adult rate for any/all nights (Juniors free). Registration for the Hillsborough camping is done with your event registration on zone4.
Showers for campers will be available at the Hockey Arena, Mill Street, Hillsborough, NB. Hours of operation of the showers:
Saturday August 15th/15: Noon to 8pm
Sunday August 16th/15: 8am to 8pm
Note: The showers are available to campers that have registered for camping in Hillsborough. Others are welcome to use the showers. There is a fix cost to the organizers for the use of the facility and for this reason a donation from non-campers would be appreciated.
Designated tenting is on the ball field and RV camping is in the Museum overflow unpaved parking area. (map)
There are no grocery stores in Hillsborough. Pick up groceries in Moncton and Riverview.
Orienteers may also choose to stay in Moncton, or in smaller communities along the Bay of Fundy.
Other accommodation links:
PEI
There are many accommodation options in Charlottetown, including some availability in the residences at UPEI. There is an embargo at UPEI, but you are able to access the residence buildings and nearby parking.
UPEI Summer Accommodation Information: Andrew Hall Double Suite, $116.00 per night plus tax. Each air-conditioned Andrew Hall Double Suite features a small kitchenette with a mini fridge and microwave, a private bathroom and two private bedrooms, each equipped with a double bed and television. All rates include a complimentary towel and linen exchange, free parking, 24 hour security and complimentary wireless internet access. All residence rooms are 100% smoke and pet free. If you would like to book a room with UPEI Summer Accommodation, please call the 24-hour front desk at 902-566-0442.
Other options:
- Camping: the closest camping to Charlottetown is the KOA campground in Cornwall.
- Hostel in Charlottetown
NOVA SCOTIA
The AGM, conference sessions and Sat eve Pasta dinner will be at the Debert Hospitality Conference Centre (website), 20 minutes from the Wentworth map and less than 5 minutes from the Debert map.
- Debert Hospitality Centre
Indoor accommodation option - The Debert Hospitality Centre has a number of "houses" that have either 6 bedrooms or 10 bedrooms. The bedroom have various bed configurations (twins and doubles). There are shared bathrooms, common living spaces and mini kitchenettes in each house. There is also a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. Each bedroom costs $55 + tax per night. Update: There are no longer any rooms available at the Debert Hospitality Centre (as of May 2015, but you can contact them to see if any rooms have become available)
Outdoor accommodation option - The Debert Hospitality Centre also offers a camping options (they have 10 acres of green space). $12 per tent or trailer (no hook-ups and no showers, but access to public washrooms in the hospitality centre)
Booking - To check availability and book space (for bedrooms, camping, breakfast and lunches), call them at (902) 662-4074 or email them at dhc@eastlink.ca.
Also if over 20 people request it, they will serve a full breakfast Sat and Sun am for $13/person. Please request breakfast when you book.
They will also offer a bagged lunch Sat and Sun for $14 (2 sandwiches, fruit, sweet item, bottled water). Please request bagged lunches when you book.at the Debert Hospitality Centre (as of May 2015, but you can contact them to see if any rooms have become available)
- There is a motel - The Valley Inn - close to the Wentworth ski hill.
- There is the Wentworth International Hostel & Lodge.
- For another camping option, there is the Hidden Hilltop Campground located about 7 kms east of Debert.
- Another camping option is the Elm River RV Park near Glenholme, about 10 kn SW of Debert
- Staying in nearby Truro is also an option - here's a helpful link to different types of accommodation in the area.
- You can also find accommodation options in Tatamagouche or Amherst.