Information for Tourists

Accommodations

Saint Mary's University provides quality on-campus accommodations for conference guests and tourists. Over 600 modern, comfortable and affordable residence beds area available from May to August. For more information please view the Accommodations section of this web site.

Recreation Facilities

While on campus, guests can enjoy "The Tower" Fitness & Recreation Centre. Individuals can purchase a day pass or we can arrange a discounted group rate that gives you access to one of the most modern facilities in Eastern Canada, featuring the following:

• Group Fitness Room - offering a variety of fitness classes including Step, Cardio-Combo, Aerostep, Power Aerobics, Boxfit and more.
• Conditioning Centre - includes cardio, individual strength circuit and multi-unit cable machines, lightweights, stretching area and group cycling.
• Peak Performance Weight Room - includes plate-loaded machines, squat racks, barbells and dumbbells.
• Four squash courts.
• Jogging track (indoor and outdoor)
• Co-ed spa area with sauna and steam room.
• Changing rooms and towel service.

Monday-Friday 6:00am - 10:30pm
Sat, Sun. Holiday 8:00am - 7:00pm

For more information on The Tower call 420-5555.

Parking

From May to August, guest parking is available in our Arena Parking Lot located on the corner of Tower Road and Inglis Street.

Beverage Services

We can arrange a cash or host bar to complement your event. Our house wine is Peller Estates, Oakridge Chardonnay or Cabernet .

• Draught beer on tap
• All domestic product available including a selection of imports
• Fully stocked spirits and liqueurs
• A selection of mocktails and low-alcohol beer
• Bottled water
• Beverage service to fit almost every request

Food Service

When visiting the SMU campus, conference services will arrange room bookings and the university caterer, ARAMARK Higher Education, provides all your food service on campus.  Whether you want a refreshment break, light lunch or a formal dinner, ARAMARK can fulfill you catering needs.

In addition to catering services, a Summer Conference Meal Plan is also available for our dining hall, for groups of 75 or more.  As an all-you-care-to-eat style of dining, there are several service stations available with a variety of offerings.  This includes the deli, salad bar and soup stations, as well as a Mediterranean area which offers pizza and pasta dishes, the comfort zone which provides home cooked meals, and the grill. Milk, juice, soft drinks, fresh fruit and desserts are also offered.

Catering and meal plan information can be found at www.smuaramark.catertrax.com.  You can also reach us by phone at (902) 420-5159 or by email catering@smu.ca.

Campus Security

Security for your functions can be arranged on your behalf by Conference Services. As stipulated by University policy, any large public gathering (more than 100 guests) or an event that serves liquor must have Campus Security present. The ratio is one Campus Security officer for every fifty people.

Other

Saint Mary's University also offers:

• Astronomy Observatory
• Art Gallery
• Cafeteria & Tim Horton's
• A fully licensed lounge
• Laundry facilities
• Library
• Bookstore
• Hair Salon & Barbershop
• ATM Banking