Over the last few months, the Hub has:
- Strengthened relationships with tourism professionals and the wider community, via the Hub 1 Newsletter (which is chock full this month!), articles and special meetings.
- Collaboratively created and promoted several initiatives, including Signature St. George's, Easter in the East, and the upcoming Celebrate Mother's Day in St. George's
- Developed a marketing plan, which will see the launch of our new website www.destinationstgeorges.com in the next few weeks (a special message will announce the launch!), plus a new handy map, and a more vibrant social media presence - follow us on Facebook!
- Worked with private transportation providers to ensure visitors can be moved to and around the Hub this summer.
- Connected with heritage organisations, attractions, tour operators and businesses in the Hub to ensure we are all thinking about how to create even more memorable experiences
All that to say... We. Are. Ready.
St. George's and St. David's are open for business, with experiences that are better than ever, and we are ready to have an amazing season. Throughout the summer, we will continue to improve our marketing products, and work out any kinks we might have with our offerings. We hope to have your support, and welcome your feedback, suggestions and concerns.
Promote us to your visitors. Come down and experience the Hub for yourself.
Be our partner. And, i
f you have questions about what we have to offer, please download our Summer Season Guide and our Weekly Events Calendar. Or simply reach out.
Here we go!
Kristin White
Cultural Tourism Manager
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WEEKLY EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
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Hikes,
bicycle
rides, walking tours, foraging tours, rowing tours, jet ski tours, happy hours... even Karaoke!
For a one page wonder, print the events calendar double-sided
on legal sized paper.
Boom.
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TOURS and SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
Download the above schedule to see all of our regular tours. Here are some highlights and other special experiences you don't want to miss!
Check out:
- Wild Herbs and Plants of Bermuda: Foraging plus cooking (Every Monday and Thursday), plus Tea Party on the Deliverance (Every Sunday)
- African Diaspora Heritage Trail Monday Night Tours
- Fort St. Catherine Lantern Tours every Monday and Thursday Night
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- Just Add Water Wednesday morning and evening paddle boarding and kayaking around the harbour
- Pilot Gig Rowing Tours on Tuesday and Thursday mornings
And so much more...
For more information on any of the tours listed in the events calendar, please email info@hub1tourism.com.
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EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
Join us for Friday Nights in the East End!
Check out:
Gombeys Beach Bar at Clearwater Beach music and happy hour drinks from 5-8pm
White Horse Drink Specials with Karaoke twice a month (May 6 and 20)
And, presented by The Corporation of St. George's, a Family Friendly Festival starting May 20 and running all summer on Friday evenings! Music, movies, games, vendors and more... (starts 6.30pm)
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TRANSPORTATION
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Ordnance Island is the spot for St. George's Shuttle Services!
Tickets can be purchased at the
Visitor Information Centre on King's Square.
All Prices Round Trip.
Tobacco Bay Shuttle
leaves Ordnance Island every 20 minutes
STOPS: Ordnance Island, Tobacco Bay
$7.00
St. David's Shuttle leaves Ordnance Island at quarter to the hour
STOPS: Ordnance Island/Carter House/Clearwater Beach/Grotto Bay
$12.00
Forts Shuttle leaves Ordnance Island on the hour
STOPS Ordnance Island/Gates Fort/Fort St. Catherine
Fort St. Catherine (includes admission to Fort)
* Seniors $8.00
* Kids 6-12: $6.00
* Adults: $10.00
Gates Bay/Gates Fort/ Alexandra Battery/Building Bay (no Fort Admission)
$6.00
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SPECIAL HUB 1 EVENTS IN MAY
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Click to enlarge the May Calendar.
Below is a flyer and description for each event.
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St. George's Marine Expo presented by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation and hosted by Rubis
Sunday, May 1, 11am - 6pm
Experience a festive, family atmosphere, honouring and celebrating Bermudas Maritime Culture! Enjoy entertainment, demonstrations, seminars and an array of vendors showcasing marine products and services.
Boat Rides. Tours. America's Cup Teams. Water Sports... and more!
For more info: email info@bedc.bm or call 292.5570.
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Film Night "
Jane: Starvation, Cannibalism and Endurance at Jamestown" at
World Heritage Centre
Thursday, May 12, 6.30-8.30pm
We hope to see you at this FREE Heritage Month event, sponsored by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, featuring the film "
Jane", with special visiting guest moderator, David Givens, Senior Staff Archaeologist at
Jamestown Rediscovery.
Space is limited. To obtain a free ticket, please call 292.1681 or email
vcsims@gov.bm.
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Make a night of it! Stay for dinner at one of our many amazing restaurants:
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ARC USA/ARC Europe Yacht Rally St. George's Sports and Dinghy Club
May 9-14
Prize-giving May 13
The St. George's harbour will be full of sailboats during their stopover on their way to the Azores.
From their website: "
The fun really starts in Bermuda, with arrivals parties and the first of the awards ceremonies. As well as recognising great sailing, boat speeds and good seamanship, the awards celebrate the diversity of the rally, the people and boats. Bermuda is home to Gosling's Rum, so there is a fair chance of a 'Dark 'n Stormy' or two!"
Come celebrate at SGDSC with numerous events all week, leading up to the prize giving at xx on 13 May.
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Onion Day at Carter House
Saturday, May 14, , 12-4pm
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This FREE EVENT celebrates the Bermuda Onion, one of the best onions in the world!
Gary Lamb's Fish Chowder, Jane's Onion Soup, Pulled pork and fried onion sandwiches, Cheese and Onion sandwiches, all kinds of sweets plus w
ine, beer, water, kids drinks and o
nions for sale!
Special souvenirs will be available, including the 1964 Bermuda silver crowns mounted in Cedar and the 2016 St David's Calendars will be FREE!
PLUS A PICKLED ONION EATING CONTEST!
Donations to St David's Island Historical Society will be accepted.
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Belco Cup at St. David's Cricket Club
May 14 and 15, first ball at 11am
One of the best ways to experience Bermudian culture is through sport so let visitors know about the cricket games they can attend throughout the summer.
There are games every Sunday at St. David's Cricket Club, and on 8 and 22 May at St. George's Cricket Club.
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World Heritage Watercolour:
Wet Paint Auction & Reception
Monday, May 23 (Bermuda Day Eve!)
6.00-8.00pm
A very special overseas group of artists is returning to St. George's for the "Wet Paint Art Auction" on Monday 23rd May!
A cocktail reception & auction will start at
6pm
at the World Heritage Centre on Penno's Wharf.
The artists are from a group called World Heritage Watercolour of Rhode Island, es
tablished by architect John K Grosvenor, and author Cheryl Hackett in 2013. World Heritage Watercolor gives artists the opportunity to explore United Nations Education Scientific and Cultura
l Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage sites and capture the beauty and culture through plein air painting.
They will be joining the Plein Air Artists of Bermuda to explore & paint some of the beautiful architecture, colours, sights, & scenes of the Town of St Georges & the surrounding fortifications during their 6 day visit.
Funds raised from the artwork will help to support The St. George's Foundation
Free Event.
Cash Bar.
RSVP: 441.297.5791 or whc@sgf.bm
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Fitted Dinghy Race I:
Bermuda Day, 24 May
The
Bermuda Fitted Dinghy
is a type of racing-dedicated
sail boat
used for competitions between the
yacht club
s of
Bermuda
. The boats are a continuance of a tradition of boat and ship design in Bermuda that stretches back to the earliest decades of the 17th century.
Bermuda Day is the first of the summer series of three races between these four boats and clubs.
- Contest III -Royal Bermuda Yacht Club
- Challenger II -Sandy's Boat Club
- Victory IV -St. George's Dinghy and Sports Club
- Elizabeth II -Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club
Of course we will pulling for VICTORY!
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Shakespeare Night at Tempest Bistro
Friday, May 27, 7-11pm
(postponed from 23 April)
May is Heritage Month, with the theme, 'A Tapestry of Cultures'! Come commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death and and celebrate the regions
that inspired Shakespeare's plays.
Guests will enjoy a four course wine-pairing dinner (wines selected by Discovery Wines), and excerpts from some of the Bard's most famous works.
Menu:
Course 1 (Hamlet): Danish Rye Bread, Pate, Corned Beef, Quail Egg and Pickled Shallot
Course 2 (Merchant of Venice): Squid Ink Spaghetti w Calamari, Clams and Saffron Garlic Sauce
Course 3 (Romeo & Juliet): Amarone Braised Beef w Braising Jus
Course 4 (Tempest): Bermuda Rum Cake w/ Loquat Chutney
To RSVP, call 441.297.0861.
Dress: Cocktail/Smart
$150/person including grats.
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