Plan Your Stay for the NORD Conference
Welcome to the NORD Conference, where you can connect, learn, and explore new opportunities within the defence industry. Please remember to register for the conference.
Below you will find information on accommodation options, local attractions, dining, and the events calendar, along with details regarding complimentary shuttle service between the conference venues and host hotels.
- Explore North Bay: Make the most of your visit with curated itineraries designed to help you experience the best of North Bay.
- Self-Guided Tours: Prefer to explore at your own pace? Download Driftscape and discover local self‑guided tours throughout the community.
- Places to Eat: From local favourites to chef‑driven menus, find a full list of dining options available during your stay in North Bay. Eat & Drink Listing
- Events Calendar: See what’s happening throughout the week of the conference by visiting the North Bay events calendar.
Shuttle Service
To ensure a seamless experience, complimentary shuttle buses will operate between the reception, the conference venue, and the three host hotels. If you have specific mobility needs, please contact us at natasha.penn@northbay.ca so we can ensure appropriate accommodations are arranged.
Please see below the shuttle schedule:
Monday April, 20th
| Hotel | Pick Up Time / Departure |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 4:15 p.m. |
| Homewood Suites | 4:35 p.m. |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites | 4:25 p.m. |
| The Hampton Inn * | 4:45 p.m. |
* Please note that the bus will pick up participants in the lane way beside The Hampton Inn / Shoppers Drug Mart. The bus cannot access the Hampton Inn parking lot.
Both buses will depart from Canadore College Aviation Campus at approx. 7:00 p.m. after the reception.
Tuesday April, 21st
| Hotel | Pick Up Time / Departure |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 7:10 a.m. |
| Homewood Suites | 7:20 a.m. |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites | 7:15 a.m. |
| The Hampton Inn * | 7:30 a.m. |
* Please note that the bus will pick up participants in the lane way beside The Hampton Inn / Shoppers Drug Mart. The bus cannot access the Hampton Inn parking lot.
Both buses will depart from Canadore College Aviation Campus at approx. 4:30 p.m. after the conference concludes.
Accommodation Partners
Below is a list of three partner hotels that have provided exclusive booking links and discounted rates for NORD Conference attendees. Please note that additional accommodation options are available throughout the City of North Bay. For information on other accommodation partners, please visit Tourism North Bay.
