Monday Fun Night

An Old Fashioned East Coast Cèilidh (Kitchen Party)

Shuttle Buses will depart outside the fronts of the Delta Halifax and Barrington starting at 5:30 pm with the last bud returning at approximately midnight.

The Monday evening event will treat guests to an old fashioned East Coast Cèilidh or Kitchen Party.  In modern usage, a cèilidh or céilí is a traditional Gaelic social gathering, which usually involves playing Gaelic folk music and dancing. It originated in Ireland, but is now common throughout the Irish and Scottish diaspora. Before discos and nightclubs, there were céilidhs in most town and village halls on Friday or Saturday nights; they are still common today.

The venue for the cèilidh is Pier 21, Canada’s famous Immigration Museum. The museum honours the unique stories of immigration throughout history. It also pays tribute to the 1.5 million immigrants, war brides, displaced people, evacuee children and Canadian military personnel who passed through Pier 21 between 1928 and 1971.  With a goal of telling the story of all immigration to Canada, Pier 21 includes the broader story of nation building and will soon showcase exhibits highlighting the early beginnings of Canada (including first contact) and immigration from 1867 to the present. It aims to be a national centre for celebrating Canada’s rich culture and diversity.

  

Guests will be transported via motor coach from the two host hotels beginning at 5:45 p.m.  Upon arrival, guests will be free to peruse the museum on their own for approximately one hour.  Between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m., guests will be treated to a wonderful east coast seafood feast, featuring Nova Scotia Lobster.  All will then gather for a unique performance of music and dancing by the internationally reknown group, the Atlantic Canada Ceilidh.  The Atlantic Canada Ceilidh, is a celebration of fun, laughter, songs, and good times. The tradition started by our forefathers continues today as this powerhouse of Maritime performers reaches out to its audience. From the striking of the first chord, both the cast and the audience entertain each other in a good old fashioned “kitchen gathering”- and not to worry if you’re just new or visiting Maritimes, by the end you’ll feel right at home.

Transportation back to the two host hotels will be provided via motorcoach shuttle beginning at 9:30 p.m.

 

Maritime Showcase Menu

Served at Stations

Prime Rib Carvery
slow roasted prime rib carved by a chef & served with fresh baked rolls,
horseradish, mustards and condiments

Flambéed Digby Scallop Station
with Pernod and fresh cream

Seafood Martini
chilled jumbo shrimp and diver Digby scallops on a skewer,
served with vodka enhanced clamato juice & served in a martini glass

Steamed Nova Scotia Mussels
in white wine & garlic broth

Sushi Bar
variety of the freshest available seafood and vegetable sushi,
served with wasabi, soy and ginger

Oyster Bar
Malpeque oysters shucked to order with tobacco, spicy cocktail sauce,
Lea & Perrins, pepper, lemon

Continental & Domestic Cheese
Served with assorted crackers, fresh fruit and berries

Vegetable Crudités
Seasonal fresh vegetables with complementary dipping sauces

Passed by Wait Staff

Atlantic Lobster Tails
Lemon grass vapour steamed lobster tails served by the half on bamboo skewers
with a chipotle spiked hollandaise dip

Salmon Mousse with a Smoked Salmon Crown
on pumpernickel and garnished with capers

Petite Pulled Pork Sandwiches
In a house made brioche bun with cranberry chutney

Mini Fish ‘n Chips
Served carnival style in newspaper cones

Local Beef Sliders
In a house made brioche bun with chipotle aioli

Smoked Duck Spring Rolls
with dried apricot & cranberry chutney

Black Mission Figs Tapenade
With truffle-infused goat cheese on mini almond biscotti