The Avon Spirit Shipyard is a working boathouse that lends itself well to intimate events. Our rustic 3800 square foot open venue has the capacity to seat up to 150 people indoors and host up to 400 people for larger open air events like festivals and performances. For weddings and receptions the boathouse most comfortably seats 100.
Operated by the Avon River Heritage Society, the Avon River Heritage Museum and Avon Spirit Shipyard are located within the Newport Landing Waterfront Park in Avondale, next to the Avondale Wharf, along the mighty Avon River.
Operated by the Avon River Heritage Society, the Avon River Heritage Museum and Avon Spirit Shipyard are located within the Newport Landing Waterfront Park in Avondale, next to the Avondale Wharf, along the mighty Avon River.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON VENUE RENTALS
- For single and multiple day bookings of the Avon Spirit Shipyard tenants may have access to the space after 4pm the day prior to the event, until 10am the morning following the event.
- Special events held in the Avon Spirit Shipyard, like weddings and festivals, are encouraged to book additional time for set-up and clean-up following the event. The space must be emptied by 10am, unless otherwise specified.
- Cost of rental includes use of electricity and use of Municipal outhouses.
- We have 18 four foot tables, 10 five foot tables and 100 folding chairs available for use at no additional charge.
- Liability insurance and liquor permits must be purchased by the tenant.
- All garbage, recycling and compost must be removed by the tenant, failing to do so will result in an additional charge of $100.
- Tenants are encouraged to rent porta-potties and hand-washing stations for larger events.
- Upon signing of the agreement a damage deposit of $500 plus 50% of the full rental rate is required to place a booking. The damage deposit will be returned to the tenant after a final inspection of the facility is completed.
- This is a bedroom community and out of consideration noise restrictions are in place as of midnight. If we receive a noise complaint your damage deposit will not be returned.
- The Avondale waterfront area is a public park, please contact the Municipality of West Hants with any questions regarding land use. Email [email protected] or call 902-798-6938.
- Not-for-profit organizations and residents of the Avon Peninsula receive a 25% discount.
- Final payment is required before you will be given a key to the facility.
Cancellations: Should you choose to cancel your event, the booking deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. We will refund your deposit only if you can resell the date to another party.
- For single and multiple day bookings of the Avon Spirit Shipyard tenants may have access to the space after 4pm the day prior to the event, until 10am the morning following the event.
- Special events held in the Avon Spirit Shipyard, like weddings and festivals, are encouraged to book additional time for set-up and clean-up following the event. The space must be emptied by 10am, unless otherwise specified.
- Cost of rental includes use of electricity and use of Municipal outhouses.
- We have 18 four foot tables, 10 five foot tables and 100 folding chairs available for use at no additional charge.
- Liability insurance and liquor permits must be purchased by the tenant.
- All garbage, recycling and compost must be removed by the tenant, failing to do so will result in an additional charge of $100.
- Tenants are encouraged to rent porta-potties and hand-washing stations for larger events.
- Upon signing of the agreement a damage deposit of $500 plus 50% of the full rental rate is required to place a booking. The damage deposit will be returned to the tenant after a final inspection of the facility is completed.
- This is a bedroom community and out of consideration noise restrictions are in place as of midnight. If we receive a noise complaint your damage deposit will not be returned.
- The Avondale waterfront area is a public park, please contact the Municipality of West Hants with any questions regarding land use. Email [email protected] or call 902-798-6938.
- Not-for-profit organizations and residents of the Avon Peninsula receive a 25% discount.
- Final payment is required before you will be given a key to the facility.
Cancellations: Should you choose to cancel your event, the booking deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. We will refund your deposit only if you can resell the date to another party.
2025 Rental Rates for Avon Spirit Shipyard, the Lydia and Sally Cafe and the Artists' Landing Gallery
Rental Rates for Avon Spirit Shipyard
1 Day: $1500
2 Day: $2700
3 Day: $3600
Hourly rate:
Starting at $300 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $80 for each additional hour
1 Day: $1500
2 Day: $2700
3 Day: $3600
Hourly rate:
Starting at $300 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $80 for each additional hour
Rental Rates for Lydia and Sally Café
1 Day: $1000
2 Day: $1800
3 Day: $2700
Hourly rate:
Starting at $300 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $120 for each additional hour
1 Day: $1000
2 Day: $1800
3 Day: $2700
Hourly rate:
Starting at $300 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $120 for each additional hour
Rental Rates for Artists' Landing Studio Space
Starting at $80 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $20 for each additional hour
Starting at $80 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $20 for each additional hour
Please contact us at (902) 757-1718 (May through October) or email [email protected] for more information and availability.
Avon Spirit Shipyard - Floor Plan
