Links

Yurt Related

(Canadian Yurt Companies)

Groovy Yurts in Quebec
Imported gers from Mongolia
www.groovyyurts.com

Yurtco in British Comumbia
Modern style yurts
www.yurtco.com

An excellent online resource for buying a yurt, building a yurt, and connecting with other yurt enthusiasts. http://www.yurtinfo.org

Yurtopia has created a line of products and apparel for yurt-dwellers, yurt-lovers, or anyone who lives- or aspires to live - off the grid.
http://www.theyurtopia.com

Wedding Services

Musicians

The Klezmorim
Energetic, creative, and vibrant, the Klezmorim disguised themselves by bringing the songs of the
Hesidic and Ashkenazic Jews to the stage. Contact: Jeff Torbet http://www.leepark.ca/klezmorim/klezmorim.html

Heather Kelday
Considered a blend of folk, jazz, blues and bluegrass, Heather Kelday writes in the creative spirit of indie-pop music, while rooting her songs in folk melodies. Heather’s strong voice, multi-instrumental talents (including banjo, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin and piano), and lyrical passion for the natural world carve a unique place for her in Canada’s music scene.
http://www.heatherkelday.com

T@B
T@b plays “polymetric folk-jazz”. They blend world and jazz rhythms in unique ways to come up with an exuberant sound that get toes tapping anywhere, anytime. The duo has Ariana Nasr on vocals, saxophone and violin, while Andy Flinn simultaneously plays guitar, drums and scat percussion.
http://www.tabmusic.ca

Zumbini Circus
The charismatic Brazilian-beat collective mixes traditional Brazil folk music with contemporary samba reggae. Contact: Zac
902 446-6497
candraloka@animail.net

Caterers

Terroir Local Source Catering
Sean Gallagher
902 412-1717
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Organic and local food catering business
localsource@gmail.com

Catering Unlimited
Susie McDonell
902.422.8880
Enfield, Nova Scotia
A complete service caterer, specializing in finding you the perfect venue! They serve new & innovative menu selections as well as classic favourites, offer professional consultations, a wide range of menus/services, uniformed staff and budget planning.
info@cateringunlimited.ca
http://cateringunlimited.ca

Sweet Indulgence Creative Catering
Kate Cocks
902 624-9657
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Sweet Indulgence Creative Catering has been providing exceptional food and service since 1993. Experienced professional staff whose desire is to make your event exceed your expectations.
info@sweetindulgence.ca
http://www.sweetindulgence.ca

County House Catering
Tanya Pearson
902 582-7901
Canning, Nova Scotia
With over 20 years experience they proving a memorable experience with local fair whils tailoring the menu to your event
country_house@crosscountry.tv

Cooking Solutions
Kevin Wagner
902 467-3015
Bear River, Nova Scotia
ChefKevin@mail.cooking-solutions.com
http://www.cooking-solutions.com

Famy’s Catering
Amy Hunter & Faye Ellsworth
902 757-0247
Windsor, NS
Local caterers using local products. Their mission: To make your event memorable with food, fun and flair!
http://www.famycatering.ca
questions@famyscatering.ca

Carriage House Cakes
Elizabeth Charlton
902 698-1856
Falmouth, Nova Scotia
Carriage House Cakes designs cakes that are inspired by you. Individually baked to order using fresh local ingredients, we can help you with one-of-a-kind creations for your special event.
bettybakes@eastlink.ca

Locations

South Shore

Hubbards Beach Campground & Cottages
Clyde Harnish
902 857-9460
A beautiful location for a wedding, right on the beach with lots of accommodation for guests.
http://www.hubbardsbeach.com

White Point Beach Resort
Alana Hirtle
1.800.565.5068
Near Liverpool, Nova Scotia
We have set up the Palace yurt here and have stayed here. A beautiful venue overlooking the ocean and wonderful service.
greatday@whitepoint.com
http://www.whitepoint.com/home.html

Oceanstone Inn & Cottages by the Sea
Ron & Carole MacInnis
902 823-2160
Beautiful venue right by the ocean, near Peggy’s Cove. We haven’t set up our yurts here however we introduced our yurts.
info@oceanstone.ns.ca
http://www.oceanstone.ns.ca

The Valley

Historic Hillsdale House Inn - Bed and Breakfast
Paul Stackhouse and Val Peterson
902 532-2345
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
A luxurious and historical bed and breakfast inn ideal for a picturesque wedding minutes from one of the oldest European settlements in the New World.
reservations@hillsdalehouseinn.ca
http://www.hillsdalehouseinn.ca/

Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
Linda Weir
902 245-7718
Digby, Nova Scotia
Gorgeous facility which has a beautiful view of the Annapolis Basin. They are familiar with our yurts.
lweir@signatureresorts.com
http://www.digbypines.ca/

Gaspereau Vineyards
Kim Strickland
902 542-1455
Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia
A unique location for a wedding reception. We live on the same road to the vineyards, so we would not charge travel costs. The palace yurt fits perfectly in between four trees.
http://gaspereauwine.com/

South-western

Mersey River Chalets
Andrea and Tim
902 682 2443
Caledonia, Nova Scotia
Offers unique accommodation facilities (lodge, teepees, chalets or cottages) and a beautiful wilderness setting.
We have set up the palace yurt here for a reception.
http://www.merseyriverchalets.ns.ca

Mersey River Lodge
Nicholas Whynot
902 354-5547
Milton, Nova Scotia
A beautiful, yet quite remote set up for a wedding
The palace yurt has been set up here.
http://www.merseylodge.com/

New Brunswick

JP’s Floral & More Inc.
Jac Pinot
506 857 1771
Irishtown, New Brunswick
http://www.jpsfloral.com
jacpinot@nb.sympatico.ca

Friends of Little Foot Yurts

A collection of small, earth-friendly businesses in the Canadian Maritimes.
http://www.localyokel.ca

A felt artist based out of Black Rock Nova Scotia
http://www.carolynlow.ca

Wee Giant Theatre performances and workshops are a unique blend of storytelling, clowning, dance, music, mask, colourful costumes and puppets, creating a magical world.
http://www.weegiants.ca

“Handmade juggling sticks of the highest order. It’s all about flow…”
http://www.infinitysticks.ca

Learn to Build a Wind Turbine
http://www.silverfootwind.com