The Forrester Centre & The Krypt Lounge
42 Coxheath Road B1R 1R3 Sydney, NS, Canada

As ‘wee’ Scots like to say.... Happy Hogmanay to our friends, family, guests, and fellow industry colleagues. It’s been one heck of a year. Wishing you all a magical year ahead filled with so much love, goodness, creativity, and hope. Looking so forward to seeing you all again soon, Beyond the Tartan Doors. . ‘And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang Syne’ - Robert Burns .... . #happyhogmanay #happynewyear #happynewyear2020 #theforrestercentre #thekrypt #scottish #scots #beyondthetartandoors #capebreton #visitcapebreton See more

Tonight’s the night. New Years Eve is now upon us. What do you plan on having in your glass as you welcome a brand new year?

This Friday, December 18th - 4-7pm, rear entrance, The Krypt

Imagine just showing up to your own wedding and not having to worry about a thing, before, during, and after. That’s exactly what Sierra & Jeremy wanted when they booked their all-inclusive wedding with us earlier this year. They wanted a small and intimate experience with just their closest loved ones, but also wanted to really treat their guests with food, beverage and the enjoyment of the beautiful, cozy, and finer amenities our venue offers. ‘Wee’ loved working with Sierr...a & Jeremy to achieve their vision as their focus on what truly matters to them was evident....#family. These are the couples and experiences wee love curating. Congratulations Sierra & Jeremy. It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your beautiful families! Be sure to come back and visit us again soon! Vendor Team: Venue | @theforrestercentre_thekrypt JOP | @sobmacd3613 Planners | @sweetpeasweddingplanners @theforrestercentre_thekrypt Decor | @nicolesevents @theforrestercentre_thekrypt Rentals | @beechwoodandbirch @nicolesevents @theforrestercentre_thekrypt Photography | @anitaclemensphotography Florals | @family_heirblooms Food & Beverage | @kiltedkuisine Cake | @notjustcakes_ Attire | @alyssasformals . . . #weddings #weeweddings #elopement #popup #popupwedding #small #intimatewedding #tinywedding #microwedding #vowrenewal #cocktails #foodies #romantic #couples #ido #allinclusive #premium #theforrestercenter #thekrypt #kiltedkuisine #beyondthetartandoors #capebretonisland #getmarriedincapebreton #eastcoastwedding #visitcapebreton

Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples over the holiday season! If you love the idea of a small and intimate wedding celebration as much as ‘wee’ do, be sure to take a look at our current all-inclusive packages. Link in bio or below: https://www.forrestercentre.ca/wee-weddings-packages .... Don’t delay, our 2020 pricing is only in effect until 11:59pm December 31st! Be sure to tag your newly engaged friends who may wish to see this. . To our 2021 couples, wee can’t wait to curate your very special day! Thank-you so much for choosing us! Anita Clemens Photography See more

This beautiful wintery wonderland is certainly putting us in a festive holiday mood today. #firstsnow #snow #festivevibes #holidayseason #christmasiscoming #christmasparties #christmascocktails #capebretonisland

Wee and premium for you and those who matter most. . . #thekryptlounge #wee #spaces #uniquevenue #premium #those #who #matter #most #weeweddings #weddings #smallwedding #small #romantic #capebreton @beyondthetartandoors #theforrestercentre

Here’s to that loooong overdue night out with the girls where laughter is always guaranteed. #girlsnight #girlsnightout #laughter #missingyou #seeyousoon #thekrypt

Our holiday cocktail menu launches the week of November 30th, featuring Nova Scotia Spirit Co. products, magical seasonal syrups, and the freshest of hand cut garnishments and ingredients. Just in time for our ‘Christmas To the Nines’ shopping experience on December 4th & 5th. . . #supportlocal #christmascocktails #seasonalflavors #shopping #capebreton #thekryptlounge

It’s truly been such an honour to serve each and every guest this past year in our very special space. While ‘wee’ are enjoying some much needed downtime with our family, our ‘TEXT for a TABLE - Pop-Up’ evenings will be back later in the new year. Be sure to keep a close eye on our social media for the launch of our next one. . . #theforrestercentre #thekrypt #kiltedkuisine #downtime #relaxing #familytime #text #textforatable #capebreton

‘Tis the season for enjoying your favourite holiday cocktails and other festive and traditional spirits. Back in the day, homemade slush was quite a popular drink option served in many households here in #capebreton! My parents made a wicked slush for their guests every Christmas! May have experiment with this ourselves - but with our own unique twist! Is there a favourite beverage you like to enjoy during the holiday season? #holidaycocktails #christmascocktails #festivecocktails #slush #christmasslush #christmas #favourite #cocktails #capebreton #femaleentrepreneur #femalemixologist #mixologist

Let us create a stress free wedding planning experience for you during these challenging and unusual times. Sheila, Tammy, and Shannon from Sweet Peas Event Planners and @theforrestercentre_thekrypt will curate your very unique experience with so much love, consideration, and attention to detail for you and your very best people. #inyourcorner #planners #smallandintimate #weddings #stressfree #smallweddings #weeweddings #forrestercentre #thekrypt #capebreton

TEXT for a TABLE is back this Friday! We’ve had a busy few weeks with private events and gearing up for a few more to come. That said, we’re pleased to offer a random TEXT for a TABLE pop up evening this week. Make plans to come see us on Friday, whether to escape for an after work cocktail, catching up with a friend, or that long overdue #datenight . Our light menu for this week is as follows: Cream of Butter Chicken Soup... Bruschetta (GF option available. Note at time of reservation) Deconstructed Caesar Salad with (or without) Chicken Dessert: Something delectable- just ask your server! Our spotlight cocktail: The Krypt Kosmo . This Friday, 6-10pm. Reservations required via TEXT: 902-371-2201. First come, first served. Beyond the Tartan Doors, rear entrance - 42 Coxheath Road. Adults 19+

One week left for ‘Early Bird’ tickets! Our December 5th ‘Christmas To The Nines: Shop & Sip Wine’ - Encore Performance is close to selling out. . Two time slots available for booking 5-7pm & 7-9pm. Click the link below or in our bio to purchase. ... . P.S., While on our events page, be sure to check out our very unique New Years Eve event. It’s not your typical NYE event either, but certainly a fitting way to commemorate 2020! Feel good magical vibes all around! . www.forrestercentre.ca/events . #theforrestercentre #thekryptlounge #kiltedkuisine #christmas #tothenines #boutiqueshopping #shoplocal #supportlocal #capebreton

It's your time now....A time for rejuvenation, restoration and letting go! Tickets on sale now for our ‘Full Moon Gathering’ on Friday, January 29th, 2021. Two time slots available for booking with very limited tickets: 5-7pm & 7:30-9:30pm. Lead by Spiritual Advisor, Anita Helle Spiritually Yours, an incredible evening has been planned for you with tremendous care and love. Our evening was designed to help restore your own personal sense of hope as you reconnect with yourse...lf and let go of anything that has personally impacted your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. . . Click the link below to read all about it. Early bird pricing in effect until January 15th, 2021. Tickets for purchase online only. www.forrestercentre.ca/events #fullmoon #gathering #rejuvenate #restore #letgo #wolfmoon #2021moon #wellness #capebreton

Our wee 70th birthday celebration for mom was simply perfect. What a beautiful evening with just her immediate family here in Cape Breton. Even though the rest of our Forrester family weren’t able to be here due to Covid, the evening concluded with the most heartfelt and emotional video collage of friends and family and their beautiful messages of love for mom. Thank you to my niece Kassidy for putting this amazing video together! . A shout out to several of my fellow sma...ll business friends for helping to make this day so memorable for mom! @kiltedkuisine @family_heirblooms @notjustcakes_ @walterspartysupplies2 @chislingos Thankyou so much for all you offer to everyone here in Cape Breton! #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #loveyou #thankyou

Getting married and need specialty chairs, cocktail tables, glassware, charger plates, linens, unique decor pieces and much more? Check out our new venture, Tartan Door Rentals! As a venue, ‘wee’ are always curating unique products for our clients and expanding our inventory. Click the link below for more details. Be sure to check back regularly for updates on available products and pieces. ... https://www.forrestercentre.ca/tartandoorrentals

A very special milestone birthday today for a very special Forrester. My mom, our ‘Dancing Queen Eileen’ is 70 years young today. This is certainly a very special day for so many reasons, and the start of our 2020 showed us just that. . Mom, you are the strongest, most resilient, optimistic, and bravest person I’ve ever known. Not to mention talented, creative, loving and loyal. ‘Wee’ look so forward to our small and intimate family celebration later on. Here’s to amazing things ahead for you. One ‘step’ at a time.