The Avon River Heritage Society operates the Avon Heritage Museum and Avon Spirit Shipyard along the scenic shores of the Avon River, on the site where New England Planter sloops, The Lydia and The Sally, landed in 1760.
In the 19th century the Avon River area became one of the great square-rigged wooden shipbuilding centres in Nova Scotia. The Avondale waterfront was once the location of the Harvie and Mosher shipyards; between them, they built and launched 165 sailing ships during the “Golden Age of Sail”.
Our historic shipyard is a working wood shop that lends itself well to intimate events. Our rustic 3800 square foot open venue has the capacity to seat up to 150 people and host up to 284 people for larger open air events like festivals and performances. For wedding receptions the boathouse most comfortably seats 100. *Capacity reduced to 50% (75 people) while COVID restrictions are in place.
Unfortunately our facility was closed to the public for the 2020 season but we look forward to reopening in the summer of 2021. We are adapting all of our regular events with a focus on virtual delivery and outdoor, open air activities. Over the next few months we will be dedicating time towards making our museum and gift shops' entire collections accessible online. As the warmer months approach we look forward to sharing some of our other ongoing community projects via social media, follow along with us as we adapt and grow! facebook.com/AvonRiverHeritage
In the 19th century the Avon River area became one of the great square-rigged wooden shipbuilding centres in Nova Scotia. The Avondale waterfront was once the location of the Harvie and Mosher shipyards; between them, they built and launched 165 sailing ships during the “Golden Age of Sail”.
Our historic shipyard is a working wood shop that lends itself well to intimate events. Our rustic 3800 square foot open venue has the capacity to seat up to 150 people and host up to 284 people for larger open air events like festivals and performances. For wedding receptions the boathouse most comfortably seats 100. *Capacity reduced to 50% (75 people) while COVID restrictions are in place.
Unfortunately our facility was closed to the public for the 2020 season but we look forward to reopening in the summer of 2021. We are adapting all of our regular events with a focus on virtual delivery and outdoor, open air activities. Over the next few months we will be dedicating time towards making our museum and gift shops' entire collections accessible online. As the warmer months approach we look forward to sharing some of our other ongoing community projects via social media, follow along with us as we adapt and grow! facebook.com/AvonRiverHeritage
Rental Rates for Avon Spirit Shipyard
1 Day: $750
2 Day: $1350
3 Day: $1800
Hourly rate:
$150 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $40 for each additional hour
Rental Rates for Lydia and Sally Café
1 Day: $500
2 Day: $900
3 Day: $1350
Hourly rate:
$150 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $60 for each additional hour
Rental Rates for Artists Landing Studio Space:
Hourly rate:
$40 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $10 for each additional hour
GENERAL INFORMATION
- For single and multiple day bookings tenants may have access to the space after 4pm the day before the event, until 10am the morning
following the event.
- Weddings 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 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 tenant.
- All garbage, recycling and compost must be removed by tenant, failing to do so will result in an additional charge of $50.
- Tenants are encouraged to rent porta-potties and hand-washing stations for larger events.
- A damage deposit of $200 plus 50% of the full rental rate is required to place a booking upon signing of the agreement. The damage deposit will be returned to tenant after a final inspection of the facility is completed.
- The Avondale waterfront area is a public park, please contact the Municipality of West Hants with any questions regarding land use. Email recreation@westhants.ca or call 902-798-6938.
- Ask about hourly rates and reduced rates for not-for-profit organizations and residents of the Avon Peninsula.
- 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 re-sell the date to another party.
Please contact us at (902) 757-1718 (May through October) or email infoavonriver@gmail.com for more information and availability.
1 Day: $750
2 Day: $1350
3 Day: $1800
Hourly rate:
$150 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $40 for each additional hour
Rental Rates for Lydia and Sally Café
1 Day: $500
2 Day: $900
3 Day: $1350
Hourly rate:
$150 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $60 for each additional hour
Rental Rates for Artists Landing Studio Space:
Hourly rate:
$40 (base rate includes first 3 hours) + $10 for each additional hour
GENERAL INFORMATION
- For single and multiple day bookings tenants may have access to the space after 4pm the day before the event, until 10am the morning
following the event.
- Weddings 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 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 tenant.
- All garbage, recycling and compost must be removed by tenant, failing to do so will result in an additional charge of $50.
- Tenants are encouraged to rent porta-potties and hand-washing stations for larger events.
- A damage deposit of $200 plus 50% of the full rental rate is required to place a booking upon signing of the agreement. The damage deposit will be returned to tenant after a final inspection of the facility is completed.
- The Avondale waterfront area is a public park, please contact the Municipality of West Hants with any questions regarding land use. Email recreation@westhants.ca or call 902-798-6938.
- Ask about hourly rates and reduced rates for not-for-profit organizations and residents of the Avon Peninsula.
- Final payment is required before you will be given a key to the facility.
Cancellations: Should you choose to cancel your event, the booking deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. We will refund your deposit only if you can re-sell the date to another party.
Please contact us at (902) 757-1718 (May through October) or email infoavonriver@gmail.com for more information and availability.
The Avon Spirit Shipyard, The Lydia and Sally Café and notre Artists Landing Studio sont tous disponibles pour louer pour les évènements tel que les festivals, mariages et concerts.
Taux de location pour l’Avon Spirit Shipyard
1 Jour : 750$
2 Jours : 1350$
3 Jours : 1800$
Taux d’heure, minimum de 3 heures:
150$ +40$ pour chaque heure supplémentaire
Taux de Location pour la Lydia and Sally café
1 Jour : 500$
2 Jours : 900$
3 Jours: 1350$
Taux d’heure, minimum de 3 heures:
150$ +60$ pour chaque heure supplémentaire
Taux de location pour l’Artists Landing Studio Space
Taux d’heure, minimum de 3 heures:
40$ + 10$ pour chaque heure supplémentaire
INFORMATION GENERAL
-Pour les seules réservations et les réservations à plusieurs jours les locataires peuvent avoir accès à place après 4pm le jour avant, jusqu’à 10am le matin avant l’évènement.
-Les mariages sont encouragés de réserver le temps supplémentaires pour l’organisation avant et pour faire du ménage après l’évènement. La place doit être vidée par 10am, sauf si c’est autrement spécifié. Le dépôt de sécurité va être remboursé une fois que la place était nettoyée.
-Le prix de location inclue l’usage d’électricité et les toilettes extérieures.
-L’usage de la citerne portable est inclue avec le dépôt de sécurité.
-L’assurance responsabilité civile et les permis d’alcool doivent être acheté par le locataire.
-Tous les déchets, recyclage et compost doivent être enlevé par le locataire après l’évènement.
-Les locataires sont encouragés de louer les sanitaires mobiles et les postes de laver pour les évènements plus grands.
-Nous avons une quantité limité des chaises et tables, les locataires sont encouragés de contacter Municipality of West Hants, recreation@westhants.ca 902-798-6938.
-Un dépôt de 50% est demandé pour faire une réservation.
S’il vous plaît nous contactez à (902) 757-1718 ou envoyer un courriel à infoavonriver@gmail.com pour plus d’information et pour disponibilité.
Taux de location pour l’Avon Spirit Shipyard
1 Jour : 750$
2 Jours : 1350$
3 Jours : 1800$
Taux d’heure, minimum de 3 heures:
150$ +40$ pour chaque heure supplémentaire
Taux de Location pour la Lydia and Sally café
1 Jour : 500$
2 Jours : 900$
3 Jours: 1350$
Taux d’heure, minimum de 3 heures:
150$ +60$ pour chaque heure supplémentaire
Taux de location pour l’Artists Landing Studio Space
Taux d’heure, minimum de 3 heures:
40$ + 10$ pour chaque heure supplémentaire
INFORMATION GENERAL
-Pour les seules réservations et les réservations à plusieurs jours les locataires peuvent avoir accès à place après 4pm le jour avant, jusqu’à 10am le matin avant l’évènement.
-Les mariages sont encouragés de réserver le temps supplémentaires pour l’organisation avant et pour faire du ménage après l’évènement. La place doit être vidée par 10am, sauf si c’est autrement spécifié. Le dépôt de sécurité va être remboursé une fois que la place était nettoyée.
-Le prix de location inclue l’usage d’électricité et les toilettes extérieures.
-L’usage de la citerne portable est inclue avec le dépôt de sécurité.
-L’assurance responsabilité civile et les permis d’alcool doivent être acheté par le locataire.
-Tous les déchets, recyclage et compost doivent être enlevé par le locataire après l’évènement.
-Les locataires sont encouragés de louer les sanitaires mobiles et les postes de laver pour les évènements plus grands.
-Nous avons une quantité limité des chaises et tables, les locataires sont encouragés de contacter Municipality of West Hants, recreation@westhants.ca 902-798-6938.
-Un dépôt de 50% est demandé pour faire une réservation.
S’il vous plaît nous contactez à (902) 757-1718 ou envoyer un courriel à infoavonriver@gmail.com pour plus d’information et pour disponibilité.