Race Reception at Saraguay House

RHSP 2014 chair Scott MacLeod enjoys the reception with the Saint-Pierre delegation including Saint-Pierre race chair Valerie Claireaux.

   There was a grand reception to kick off the 2014 edition of Route Halifax Saint-Pierre on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the RNSYS Saraguay House. 

  Our partners from Saint-Pierre including Deputy Mayor Joanne Briand were in town for the occasion. 

   Guest of honour was RHSP honorary patron, Brigadier-General, The Hon. J.J. Grant, CMM, ONS, CD (Ret’d) Lieutenant Governor, Province of Nova Scotia.

Halifax Regional Councillor Steve Adams shares thoughts with Saint-Pierre Deputy Mayor Joanne Briand at the conclusion of the RHSP 2014 event.

Vice chair Ross MacDougall estimates the 2012 race generated $1-million in economic activity in the Halifax area from hotel stays, boat preparations, and events at the RNSYS and downtown Halifax.

RHSP chair Scott MacLeod recounts happy memories of
hospitality experienced on arriving in Saint-Pierre.

RHSP Events chair Michelle Derible ably MC'd the event in both official languages.