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Accommodations

Cambridge Suites, 380 Esplanade in downtown Sydney

The Cambridge Suites Hotel is conveniently located in downtown Sydney on the waterfront.  This all-suite hotel provides spacious accommodations with comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, kitchenette and a hot/cold breakfast buffet.

The Cambridge Suites Hotel is offering a special conference rate of $139 per night plus taxes for single/double accommodation.  Please take advantage of our online reservations via this link or call our reservations line directly at 1(800) 565-9466 and ask for the conference rate for the Canadian Society for Traditional Music Conference. To take advantage of the conference rate, please do so by August 20th, 2016. For more information about the hotel:  www.cambridgesuitessydney.com

OTHER MAJOR HOTELS

Hampton Inn by Hilton  telephone #: 902-564-6555 (connected to the Membertou Convention Centre and restaurant – pool on site) www.sydneyhamptoninnbyhilton.com

Holiday Inn Sydney  telephone #: 902-562-7500 or 1-877-660-8550 click the link

OTHER HOTELS

Apart from the major hotels, several hotel chains are present in Sydney, including Days Inn, Quality Inn and Comfort Inn. To get in touch with them, delegates may simply do an internet search, using for example the words « Comfort Inn Sydney Nova Scotia ». Two budget hotels are also situated downtown: 

Royale Hotel   $50-$80   telephone #: 902-539-2148 (with kitchenette on each floor) www.royalehotelcapebreton.com

The Martin Arm’s – $80-$100 telephone #: 902-567-3311 (with microwave and mini-fridge) www.themartinarms.com

BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATIONS

In order to reserve a B&B, you will have to hurry, as these establishments generally have only 2 or 3 rooms. Prices at B&Bs usually include tax.

Bed and Breakfasts in downtown Sydney :

Paradise Found B&B $105-120   telephone Toll Free 1-877-539-9377  www.paradisefoundbb.com

Charming Victorian B&B $110-$115   telephone #: 902-564-0921 www.annsbb.com

Gathering House B&B   $65-$100    telephone #: 902-539-7172  click the link

New Century Manor B&B   $100 Suite including living room   telephone #: 902-567-1300  click the link

Weary Gardener B&B Suite   $130   telephone #: 902-270-2987  www.wearygardenerbedandbreakfast.com

Colby House Bed Breakfast   $110-$125 telephone #: 902-539 4095  www.colbyhousebb.com

For those who have their own means of transportation, an economical solution would be to stay near Sydney, either at Howie Centre or Sydney Forks, or on the other side of the University at Glace Bay or Reserve Mines.

B&Bs within 10 Km of downtown Sydney:

Boot’s & Sassy’s B&B   $85  telephone # : 902-564-9343 (Howie Centre) www.bbcanada.com/thekids

White Maples B&B   $60-$70   telephone #: 902-564-4674 (Howie Centre)  www.whitemaplesbedandbreakfast.com

Linden Tree B&B    $74-$84   telephone #: 902-567-6244 / 888-567-6244 (Sydney Forks)  www.resteasy.ca

 B&Bs within 10 Km of Cape Breton University:

Vespers by the Sea B&B   $75-$125   telephone #: 902-842-3511 / 902-537-0004   (Glace Bay) (an inn with a panoramic ocean view)www.vespersbythesea.com

Cedarwoods B&B   $57-$65   telephone #: 902-849-4767 (Glace Bay)

Becky’s B&B   $55-$95   Suite: $110   telephone #: 902-849-2974 (Reserve Mines) www.beckysbedandbreakfast.com

 

Community Event Information

  • Global Musics Local Connections Dance Workshops
  • Community Events
    • Global Musics Local Connections Film Festival
      • Finn Yarborough
    • Federico Spinetti
    • Svanibor Pettan
    • Lassana Diabate
    • Edmonton Events: October 12th to 14th
      • “Snapshot: Views of traditional music, market economy, funding and professionalization in Croatia” with Dr. Naila Ceribašić
      • “Engaging Communities in Arts-based Research in Cape Breton” with Dr. Marcia Ostashewski
      • Croatian Hall Community Talk
      • Concert: Music for Global Human Development
    • Opening Events October 5th to 9th

Conference Information

  • International Council for Traditional Music – Applied Ethnomusicology
    • Global Musics – Local Connections Launch!
  • Symposium: Music for Global Human Development
    • Music for Global Human Development

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