Parents & Grads: If you are looking for a private, discreet, upscale, safe, and centrally located venue space to hold an all-inclusive Grad Party experience, look no further than The Forrester Centre on Coxheath Road in Sydney, NS. We take the stress and pressure off busy grad parents by handling ALL the details, so you can relax and be present during this significant milestone in your child's life.
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Our venue is suitable for groups with 50 or less guests, depending on set up.​​​ Our grad families enjoy the small, intimate, and premium vibe of our venue, along with delicious food and beverage that's delivered with exceptional service and attention to detail. Along with this, we also offer a variety of other in-house amenities you may wish to consider for added convenience (additional venue space, enhanced catering, gifting options, entertainment, etc.) More importantly, we offer our families a safe and controlled environment as we only book one group in the venue at a time.
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Now booking private experiences for 2026, with limited availability on select Fridays, & Saturdays in July 2026. To book, please reach out via our online contact form below to give us a sense of your needs. The more detail the better!
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Thank-you for considering us!
Here for you!
Shannon & Dan
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Grad Parties

2026 Grad Parties
(Upper Level - The Kastle)

This Package Includes:
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Exclusive and private venue rental of upper main level, with full set up for your group only.
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Fully decorated with school colours.
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Event planning included.
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Butler style cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres/appetizers for up to 50.
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Service Delivery Team.
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Choice of Beverage/Bar Service (cash bar option available) Mocktails & Cocktails available.
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Use of in-house AV, equipment, & stage: 98' Flat Screen TV, mic and podium, stage sound and lighting
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WIFI
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Private guest parking​
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Set up / tear down / cleanup
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Choice of Friday & Saturday Time Slots: Friday: 2-5pm or 4-7pm or Saturday 2-5pm or 4-7pm
Investment: starting at $4,999 (plus tax and industry standard gratuity)

​Add on Options: (for additional cost. Please know overall event budget prior to inquiring/booking).
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Additional Venue space (Krypt/Kourtyard)
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photography
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enhanced catering options
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gifting options
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specific themed décor / more elaborate décor
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florals
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guest performers
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and more!
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Booking Requirements:
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50% non refundable retainer required upfront to secure. Payments can be made via visa/Mastercard, etransfer, or cash.
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Completed booking request form so can assess your needs and determine whether we are able to accommodate.
To get started: please complete our booking request form now! Please include as much detail as possible about your event needs.
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To book your Grad Party at The Forrester Centre, please complete the below booking request form so we can better assess your needs. Incomplete forms will not be responded to.