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Sports , Meet ings & Events
North Bay, Ontario
Conveniently located a 3.5 hour drive North of Toronto, North Bay is welcoming, vibrant and off ers a variety of a rac ons, fabulous restaurants, andstunning Waterfront Park - an ideal and refreshing loca on to host your next event.
In North Bay you’ll fi nd state-of-the-art athle c facili es, more than 2,000 rooms for accommoda ons, effi cient conference facili es and the new Steve Omischl Sports Field Complex.
If you’re new to North Bay, now’s the me. With ongoing infrastructure investments in athle c facili es and unmatched service quality, North Bay has simply never looked be er.
Table of Contents
North Bay, Ontario.......................................1 Commi ed to Service Quality.......................3
Ge ng to North Bay.....................................4
Sport Facili es.................................................6 Arenas...........................................................7 Sports Fields..................................................8 Indoor Facili es.............................................9 Outdoor Facili es.....................................9-10 Past Events..................................................10
Conference Facili es & Accommoda ons...............................12-14
Things to See & Do................................16-17
Committed to Service Quality
Event Hosting FundNorth Bay recognizes the importance of conferences and special events to our local economy and is proud to off er an Event Hos ng Fund that can provide limited fi nancial assistance to qualifi ed events. For more informa on please contact the City of North Bay’s Mee ngs, Conferences & Events Services Department.
Bid AssistanceWe’re here to help! With everything from organizing bid presenta ons to iden fying facility matches, we are pleased to provide mul -level support to ensure that all your needs are met.
Tourist Information CentreLocated at 1375 Seymour Street, the Tourist Info Centre can help you discover the region’s hidden gems and opportuni es for pre- and post- conven on/event travel.
Event Support ServicesThe City of North Bay is commi ed to providing unmatched support services for your event including promo on, connec ng with local suppliers, as well as facility and conven on site bookings. The City’s Events, Mee ngs & Conference Services Depart-ment also off ers a Special Events Guide - a one-stop document for all relevant contact informa on. City services include providing informa on packages, mapping services, city collector pins and one-on-one consulta ons with event organizers.
Tell us about your event!The Corpora on of the City of North BayEvents, Mee ngs & Event Services
200 McIntyre Street EastNorth Bay, ON P1B 8H81.800.465.1882 x 2321705.474.0400 x 2321parksandrecrea [email protected]
24/7 Online Assistance Everything you need to know about hos ng your next event in North Bay is available online through northbaysportsandmee ngs.ca. Here you’ll fi nd access to informa on on facili es, a rac ons, ameni es, accommoda ons, dining and much more.
3 Commi ed to Service Quality
Getting to North Bay is EasyWhether you’re travelling by air, land or rail, ge ng to the Bay is quick and easy.
Ideally situated at the crossroads of trans-con nental highways, railways, air and fi bre op c routes, North Bay’s loca on provides convenient links in all direc ons for transporta on and communica on ac vites.
Ge ng to North Bay 4
City Distance (km/miles)Toronto 330/216 O awa 330/227 London 530/329 530/329 Sault Ste. Marie 430/269 Sudbury 125/78
Regional Community Distance (km/miles)Callander Neighbouring communityWest Nipissing 34/21Powassan 35/22Ma awa 61/38Temagami 98/61
FacilitiesBy Numbers
Foot ver cal at the Lauren an Ski Hill
Golf courses
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Kilometers of groomed ski trails120+
Arenas
Memorial Gardens Sports ArenaIce surface: 190’x90’Spectator capacity: 4,000Number of dressing rooms: 5Features include: Concessions, box offi ce automated cke ng service and a super-suite
Pete Palangio Arena - 2 ice padsIce surface: 180’x80’ Spectator capacity: 300Number of dressing rooms: 12Features include: Concessions and on-site skate sharpening
West Ferris Community CentreIce surface: 180’x80’Spectator capacity: 700Number of dressing rooms: 5Features include: Concessions, board room, auditorium, kitchen and on-site skate sharpening
Curling FacilitiesSturgeon Falls Arena (West Nipissing)Ice surface: 190’x83’Spectator capacity: 600/1700 (fl oor)Number of dressing rooms: 4Features include: Concessions, arena hall and referees room
Verner Arena (West Nipissing)Ice Surface: 180’x85’Spectator capacity: 500/1700 (fl oor)Number of change rooms: 4Features include: Concessions, two mee ng rooms and referees room
The Sportsplex Community Recrea on Centre (Powassan)Ice surface: 185’x85’Spectator capacity: 300Number of dressing rooms: 8Features include: A community hall with capacity for 160
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Trout Creek Community Centre (Powassan)Ice surface: 180’x85’Spectator capacity: 250Number of dressing rooms: 4Features include: Kitchen, bar and a rental hall with capacity for 350 people
Rodden Arena & Community Centre (Ma awa)Ice surface: 180’x80’Spectator capacity: 300-400Number of dressing rooms: 6Features include: Hall with capacity for 225 people, kitchen, bar
North Bay Granite Club6 standard curling sheetsFeatures: Lounge area and op onal bar service
Powassan Curling Club2 standard curling sheetsFeatures: Kitchen, mee ng rooms, op onal bar service
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Sturgeon Falls Curling Club4 standard curling sheetsFeatures: Kitchen, rental hall, op onal bar service
East Ferris Community Centre & Arena Ice surface: 180’x85’Spectator capacity: 300-400Number of dressing rooms: 7Features include: Hall with capacity for 350 people
Nosbonsing Curling Club (East Ferris)2 standard curling sheetsFeatures: Kitchen, rental hall (65 people), bar
Sports Fields
The Steve Omischl Sports Field Complex Field A - FIFA Interna onal Natural Turf (68m x 105m)Field B - FIFA Interna onal & CFL Ar fi cial TurfField C - FIFA Interna onal Ar fi cial Turf (68m x 105m)Field D - Ball Diamond (350 ou ield)Field E - Ball Diamond w/Mound (350 ou ield)Field F - Ball Diamond (350 ou ield)Features: Public washrooms, natural areas and shelter
Thomson ParkRolly Fischer Football Field Johnson Ball Field Troy Ball Field Features: Sliding hill, jogging trail and prac ce fi elds
Parks & Complexes
Amelia ParkBall Field Soccer Field Features: Close proximity to public beach areas, trail systems and Lee Park
Armstrong ParkLennox Ball Field Graham Soccer Field Features: Public beach access, canoe club and jr. play equipment
Lauren an PlaygroundCentennial Ball Field Features: Basketball pad, community building, outdoor rink, ski trails and play equipment
Veterans ParkVeterans Ball Field Veterans Soccer Field ONR Soccer Field Features: Washrooms/change rooms, shelter, picnic areas and play equipment, and scoreboard
Op mist ParkKelly Ball Field Handley Ball Field Features: Ba ng cages and score boards
Richelieu Park (West Nipissing)2 Ball Diamonds1 Small Jr. Soccer FieldFeatures: Bleachers and fenced in fi eld areas
Exhibi on Grounds (West Nipissing)4 Ball Diamonds1 legal sized soccer fi eld with football uprightsFeatures: Fencing, bleachers and washrooms
Additional Ball Diamonds
Lion’s Park (Powassan)Lion’s Ball DiamondSo ball Field
Phillips Ball Field Police Ball Field Railway Street, Cache Bay - 2 FieldsHwy 64, Field - 1 FieldLeblanc Road, Springer - 1 FieldPrincipal Street, Verner - 2 FieldsYarlasky Park, Callander - 1 FieldLen Guppy Ball Field, Callander - 1 FieldAstorville Community Centre - 1 Field
Additional FieldsRiverfront Street, West Nipissing - 2 FieldsVerner Soccer Field - 1 Junior FieldNipissing University Soccer Pitch - 1 FieldCorbeil Park Hall - 1 Field
PLUS more than 10 fi elds available at secondary schools throughout the region.
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Sam Jacks Recrea on ComplexBowness Mini Soccer Field (4 fi elds)Tapper Gray Ball Field
Ski HillLauren an Ski HillVer cal: 350 . Features: 6 runs and a terrain park
Cross Country Ski TrailsNorth Bay Nordic Ski TrailsTotal trail distance: 50kmNumber of trails: 7
Wasi Cross Country Ski Club (Callander)Total trail distance: 45km
Educa on Centre Trails (North Bay)Total trail distance: 3.5km
Nature’s Harmony Eco-Lodge Trails (Ma awa)Total trail distance: 12km
Sturgeon Falls Rod & Gun Nordic Ski & Snowshoe TrailsTotal trail distance: 9.1km
Indoor FacilitiesSwiming PoolsYMCA North Bay25m, 8 lane pool4 change roomsCFB Fitness Centre25m, 8 lane pool2 change rooms
Sturgeon Falls Recrea on Centre25m, 5 lane pool
GymnasiumsYMCA North BayGym size: 9,600 sq.- .Gym height: 37’
CFB Fitness CentreGym size: 9,600 sq.- .Gym height: 37’
Nipissing University - Robert J. Surtees Student Athle c Centre Gym size: 20,000 sq.- .Gym height: 40’
Canadore CollegeGym size: 10,800 sq.- .Gym height: 37’
PLUS 10 secondary schools providing gymasiums, track and fi eld facili es and sports fi elds
Squash CourtsNipissing University1 Interna onal squash court
YMCA North Bay2 regula on courts
CFB Fitness Centre2 regula on courts
GymnasticsApollo Gymnas csFacility size: more than 10,000 sq.- .
GymtrixFacility size: more than 5,000 sq.- .
Outdoor FacilitiesTennis CourtsNorth Bay Tennis Centre6 lit tennis courts
Sam Jacks Complex3 lit tennis courts
Cache Bay Tennis Courts2 lit recrea onal courts (also used for outdoor basketball)
Field Tennis Courts2 lit recrea onal courts (also used for outdoor basketball)
Trout Creek Lions Tennis Court2 fenced recrea onal courts
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Callander Community Centre (Callander)2 recrea onal courts
East Ferris 3 recrea onal courts (community centre & Corbeil Park)
Lauren de Golf Course (Sturgeon Falls)Holes: 18Total Yardages: 5,920/5,562/4,617Total par: 70
Verner Municipal Golf CourseHoles: 9Total Yardage: 6,400Total par: 29
Osprey Links Golf Course (Callander)Holes: 18Total yardages: 6,442/6,006/5,374Total par: 71
Lookout Terrace Golf Course (Callander)Holes: 18Total yardage: 1,300Total par: 54
Golf CoursesPinewood Park Golf CourseHoles: 18Total yardage: 3,138Total par: 56
North Bay Golf & Country ClubHoles: 18Total par: 72
Clear Springs Golf Course (Powassan)Holes: 18Total yardage: 6,208/6,054/5,430Total par: 72
Highview Golf Course (Powassan)Holes: 18Total yardage: 5,352/5,071/4,350Total Par: 72
Past Events...
Facili es / Past Events 10
Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Championship
OFSSA Boys AA Soccer
Provincial Ul mate Frisbee Championships
World Senior Fastball Championship
CCAA Women’s Na onal Volleyball Championship
Ontario Winter Games
North Bay 1/2 Marathon and 5km Race
Ontario Regional Boy’s Basketball Championship
Skate Canada Northern Ontario
Ontario Region Boys Basketball Championship
Northern Flights Ul mate Frisbee
OCAA Extramural Hockey Tournament
Ontario Firefi ghters Provincial Curling Tournament
OUA Nordic Championships
Ontario Ski Cup Races
OFSAA “AAA” Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey, Basketball, Alpine/Nordic Skiing
CCAA Na onal Badminton Championships
Carter Cup Hockey Tournament
Lost in the Rocks - trail running & mountain biking
Multi-Use TrailsNorth Bay and surrounding areas off er more than 1,800 km of mul -use trails.
Conference Facilities & Accommodations
2,500+
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Rooms throughout the region
9Specialized conference facili es
1,500Rooms available seasaonally at Nipissing University and Canadore College
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Conference Facili esBest Western Hotel & Conference Centre700 Lakeshore Drive, North Bay705.474.5800
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Clarion Resort Pinewood Park201 Pinewood Park Drive, North Bay800.461.9592
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Nipissing University100 College Drive, North Bay705.474.3450 x 2876
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Canadore College100 College Drive, North Bay705.474.7600 x 5358
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Holiday Inn Express1325 Seymour Street, North Bay705.476.7700
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Hampton Inn by Hilton950 McKeown Avenue, North Bay 705.474.8400
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The Voyageur Inn & Conference Centre123 Dellaware Avenue, North Bay705.472.1490
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The Canadian Ecology CentreP.O. Box 430, Highway 17, Ma awa888.747.7577
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Comfort Inn - West Nipissing11 Front Street, Sturgeon Falls877.753.5665
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HotelsComfort Inn - Lakeshore676 Lakeshore Drive, North Bay877.449.4484
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Comfort Inn - Airport1200 O’Brien Street, North Bay866.260.8261
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Super 8570 Lakeshore Drive, North Bay888.828.4551
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Travelodge - Lakeshore718 Lakehsore Drive, North Bay705.472.7171
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Travelodge - Seymour1525 Seymour Street, North Bay866.337.9195
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Inn on the Bay340 Main Street, North Bay877.937.8483
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The Howard Johnson255 McIntyre Street E, North Bay705.474.4770
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Sunset Inn on the Park641 Lakeshore Drive, North Bay800.463.8270
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Northern Suites710 Lakeshore Drive, North Bay888.474.3011
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Things to See & DoBy Numbers
10A rac ons at the Waterfront Park
42Public beach access points
Giant freshwater lakes2
160+Dining establishments to choose from
Heritage Railway & Carousel CompanyWinter Wonderland and Heritage CarouselsHeritage Mini Train
Waterfront Park - Memorial Drive
Heritage GardenersBeau ful gardens lining the waterfront boardwalk
Fun RentalsUnique bikes, awesome kayaks satellite messengersChief Commanda II320 passenger cruise vessel on Lake Nipissing
The Boat - Dockside Bar & GrillWaterfront restaurant housed in the original Chief Commanda vesselKate Pace WayThis 12km paved pathway is used for walking, jogging , cycling and rollerblading
Lee ParkHome to the City’s Gateway Arch, this park off ers walking trails, a playground and is the site for North Bay’s Annual Summer in the Park Fes val
Museums & Local HistoryThe Dionne Quintuplets Museum1375 Seymour StreetThis collec on of ar facts is housed in the Quints’ original homestead and is open from May-October each year.Discovery North Bay100 Ferguson StreetLocated in the City’s former CP Railway Sta on, the Discovery North Bay Museum is fi lled with interac ve displays and historical facts.
The North Bay Sports Hall of Fame100 Chippewa Street WestLocated in the Memorial Gardens Sports Arena, the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame includes a photo display of more than 200 inductees.
TheatresThe Capitol Centre150 Main Street EastThis 1,000 seat performing arts centre hosts concerts, comedy acts, live theatre, movies and more.Galaxy Cinemas300 Lakeshore DriveFeatures 7 theatres and an arcade.
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Things to See & Do
Art GalleriesArt on Main 171 Main Street WestThis downtown ar sts collec ve features works from new and established local ar sts.
W.K.P Kennedy Gallery150 Main Street EastFeatures a number of permanent and travelling exhibits.White Water Gallery143 Main Street WestThis gallery is a not-for-profi t, ar st-run centre.
Joan Ferneyhough Gallery157 First Avenue EastLocated in a 1930’s period home in the heart of the City and features fi ne contemporary Canadian art.
Canadian Museum of Aerospace DefenceCFB North Bay, Hornell Heights, ON Dedicated to telling the story of the men and women who helped shape the world of air and aerospace defence.
Line Gallery897 Main Street WestDedicated to exhibi ng and documen ng contemporary Canadian drawing.
Michelle’s FrameMaker & Gallery168 Main Street WestCustom framing and art sales.
The Corpora on of the City of North BayMee ngs, Conferences & Events Services
1.800.465.1882 x 2321parksandrecrea [email protected]
northbaysportsandmee ngs.ca