Nova Scotia
LARGE (1,000+)
Suggested destination: Halifax
Bonus: hip and savvy city; unique entertainment.
Experiences: Imagine 1,200 people from 100 countries seated for a feast in the parade square at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site—while the 18th Regiment struts its stuff—or hosting a reception at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic where you’d be privy to insider information about the Titanic.
Planning assistance:
• Destination Halifax, (902) 422-9334, www.destinationhalifax.com

MEDIUM (400-600)
Suggested destination: Yarmouth
Bonus: the Acadian shores offer French flair, fabulous food and music.
Experiences: 28 new experiences for 2014/2015 — and counting. Everything from local and traditional culinary sessions at The Hatfield House to Photograph Yarmouth Tour. For a walk on the wild side, your group can learn lumberjack skills like logrolling and throwing an axe with Darren Hudson’s AXEperience!
Planning assistance:
• Rick Allwright, Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Association, (902) 742-8130, www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com

SMALL (less than 50)
Suggested destination: Tatamagouche
Bonus: eclectic, embracing community.
Experiences: meetings held at the Tatamagouche Centre are conducive to community building and bonding. Zen atmosphere. People dream of having a “time out” in such a place — a place where conversations go deeper, and are carried back into the workplace. Transformation isn’t only talked about; it happens.
Planning assistance:
• Katja Burtis, Tatamagouche Centre, (902) 657-2231, www.tatacentre.ca