StFX Conferences & Special Events

Event Types Welcomed
Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunion | Leisure travel | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Wedding Ceremony/Reception | Youth Party | Youth Retreat/CampMaximum
Meeting:2000
Meeting:2000
Meeting
Rooms:40
Rooms:40
Maximum
Overnight:2000
Overnight:2000
About
About StFX Conferences & Special Events
In 2018, StFX Conferences & Special Events have hosted their largest event ever with more than 1,500 athletes and : the 2018 Special Olympics Summer Games Canada. Every year, they have the privilege to welcome associations and corporate groups for large conventions. Looking for a venue for your upcoming conference or meeting? The Charles V. Keating Centre, the McKenna Centre and Crystal Cliffs are available for you. Bring your group or refer your attendees to stay at the StFX Summer University Hotel to save up to 100% on venue rental! The special discounts are available for early May to mid-August.
While the Keating Main Hall of the Charles V. Keating Centre (750 people) and the summer hotel (500 rooms) are only available from May to August, meeting space for up to 300 people is available all year round with accommodations available in hotels and bnbs in close proximity to the conference centre. The welcomes up to 750 guests, while the Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership is an intimate setting ideal for luncheons and small gatherings. Boardrooms and smaller conference rooms are available in the Keating Centre, starting at only $90! With 40 meeting rooms, hotel accommodations and catering services on site, we have everything you need to host your next event here!
StFX also offers an inclusive sporting venue package featuring an artificial turf with an eight-lane 400m rubberized track where events can be held at night under the lights. The Oland Stadium was designed with field lines for football, rugby, soccer and lacrosse. In addition, StFX offers two NHL size hockey arenas, a newly renovated basketball court / seating and a 6-lane/25m pool. Rebates are available for event planners on all hotel rooms booked for teams.
Located where nature and culture meet, the StFX Conference Team supports sustainable development and the protection of Nova Scotian eco-systems. Their green program helped reduce their energy consumption by 27%. More than 18,000 lightbulbs have been replaced with LED lamps and solar panels have been installed. Our program also contributed to reduce their green gas emissions by 21.8% from 2008 to 2017, which is equivalent to take 1500 cars of the road.
While the Keating Main Hall of the Charles V. Keating Centre (750 people) and the summer hotel (500 rooms) are only available from May to August, meeting space for up to 300 people is available all year round with accommodations available in hotels and bnbs in close proximity to the conference centre. The welcomes up to 750 guests, while the Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership is an intimate setting ideal for luncheons and small gatherings. Boardrooms and smaller conference rooms are available in the Keating Centre, starting at only $90! With 40 meeting rooms, hotel accommodations and catering services on site, we have everything you need to host your next event here!
StFX also offers an inclusive sporting venue package featuring an artificial turf with an eight-lane 400m rubberized track where events can be held at night under the lights. The Oland Stadium was designed with field lines for football, rugby, soccer and lacrosse. In addition, StFX offers two NHL size hockey arenas, a newly renovated basketball court / seating and a 6-lane/25m pool. Rebates are available for event planners on all hotel rooms booked for teams.
Located where nature and culture meet, the StFX Conference Team supports sustainable development and the protection of Nova Scotian eco-systems. Their green program helped reduce their energy consumption by 27%. More than 18,000 lightbulbs have been replaced with LED lamps and solar panels have been installed. Our program also contributed to reduce their green gas emissions by 21.8% from 2008 to 2017, which is equivalent to take 1500 cars of the road.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Halifax - 120
Sydney - 100
Moncton - 135
:
Halifax International Airport - 85 minutes
Taxi | Bus
Onsite: Yes Free
Fee: Free
CATERING
With Executive Chef Mike Pollock at the helm, the Catering Services at Sodexo is at a five-star level. Chef Pollock continues to impress dignitaries, conference groups, brides & grooms with creative menus for 700 person banquets to intimate meetings for 20 people. Sodexo is committed to providing excellent quality and service to make your event a success! In addition to high quality Catering Services, partnering with Sodexo, we also offer meal packages at the StFX Dining Hall, including breakfast, lunch and dinner options. They are the preferred option for sporting events, summer camps and group retreats. StFX also offers beautiful outdoor venues to host a barbeque for your group to create a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the tranquil campus.Cultural Catering

AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
2000 Attendees
40 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 550 | Classroom Style 300 | Standing Reception 750 | Seated Reception 550
TECHNOLOGY
Full AV equipment available (projector, screen, laptops, etc.). Complimentary access to a business centre & computer labs. High speed Wi-Fi available throughout campus.Yes
Free

Yes
Yes




OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
2000 Overnight Guests
Regular hotel rooms or Traditional residence rooms
Yes
Free

2 OPTIONS : Private bathroom / Tub shower combo OR Shared bathrooms
