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 on@cityofnorthbay.ca

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.

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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...

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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

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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 on@cityofnorthbay.ca

northbaysportsandmee ngs.ca