RIVERPORT’S
Cultural
HUB
RIVERPORT, NOVA SCOTIA
FILLED WITH HISTORY
Every resident of Riverport has a story about the Old Confidence Lodge. Built in 1929, it has been home to secret meetings, community dinners, and wild parties. In the 2000s the space was converted into a recording studio and concert space, bringing in some of Canada’s top artists including Matt Mays, Caribou Run, Rich Aucoin, Corey Isenor and Jennah Barry.
In 2024, the Lodge reopened as a newly-renovated live performing arts hub. It is open for concerts, dances, theatrical performances, voice, dance and piano classes, community events, and weddings.
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Beautiful venue equipped with a kitchen, stage, sound system, and more. Winter 2024 dates are available at competitive rates.
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Perfect for recording your next album, your band’s next concert, or hosting a party.
Unmatched acoustics and competitive rates.
We’re at a critical moment here at Old Confidence Lodge, and we need YOUR help to keep the arts alive and thriving in our community.
Since reopening in summer 2024, we’ve hosted 12 live music shows, 10 comedians, 2 youth productions, and much more. And we’ve got big plans for 2025 with even more exciting events on the horizon!
But, here’s the reality: despite the Lodge being in near-continuous use for 100 years, zoning changes required us to bring the building into compliance with modern building codes before reopening the doors. This led to unexpected and substantial renovations, including the addition of several new washrooms, enhanced fireproofing, and accessibility improvements. We welcome these improvements, but we must immediately reduce our debt to build a solid financial foundation for the future.
To ensure our sustainability, we’ve launched our “Save Me a Seat” campaign! Your donation entitles you to a host of donor benefits, including a customized vintage plaque on a balcony seat!
Find out more here. For your continued support, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Chris and Shari
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LGBTQ+
RUN
The Old Confidence Lodge is a family- and queer-run business.
In the coming years, we will make it our mission to elevate queer stories and performances. We promise that fear and hate will never reach this building. We commit to being a safe space for all ages, all gender identities and expressions, all sexual orientations, all ethnicities.
We stand with the trans community. We stand with the queer community. We love you and we are you. We are fierce and loud advocates and we can’t wait to get to know our community.
If you have any recommendations on how we can fulfil these goals, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
