Bayside Corporate Division

The Bayside Development Corporation offers an excellent Trans-Canada Highway location for your growing business or commercial enterprise.

Home of the new $11 million Bayside Travel Centre, a highway showcase development serving the busy Atlantic Canada trucking corridor and tourist traffic to and from scenic Cape Breton. Located at Exit 36-B on the Trans-Canada Highway #104.  Amenities include diesel cardlock service, truckers’ lounge, Esso retail gasoline, Band-owned convenience store, two quick-service restaurants,  a Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation agency store, a Band-owned entertainment centre with provincially-licensed video lottery terminals and a visitor information centre with cultural displays. And did we mention FREE high-speed WiFi?

  • Only 20 minutes from the Town of Antigonish, the retail and service centre of northeastern Nova Scotia, and home to St. Marthas Regional Hospital and St. Francis Xavier University.
  • Only 25 minutes to the Strait of Canso, one of the best deep-water, ice-free ports on the east coast of North America. As global trade continues to dominate the world economy, the Strait of Canso is well-positioned to participate in the expanding marine transportation sector.
  • Only 25 minutes to Cape Breton, home to outstanding cultural, historical and recreational attractions that draw tourists from around the world.
  • Only two hours from Halifax Regional Municipality, the largest city in Atlantic Canada and the regional hub for commerce, arts and culture, post-secondary education and transportation.
  • Less than two hours to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, strategically located on the Great Circle Route as North America’s closest continental link to Europe and less than two hours from New York, Boston and Toronto.
  • Less than one hour to Pieridae Energy’s proposed $10 billion Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) export project at Goldboro.
  • Less than one hour to the proposed Bear Head LNG export terminal at Point Tupper, Richmond County, which is about half the shipping distance to major European markets compared to U.S. Gulf ports.

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Monday – Sunday: 10am–12am

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MARY BROWN’S JOB FAIR!

Looking for work? Come meet the Mary Brown’s team!

Thursday, August 27
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bayside Travel Centre

Hiring & interviews can happen the same day
Door prizes available!

Come by and see what opportunities are available!
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Marine Foundations – Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

Interested in operating small commercial vessels? Get the skills and Transport Canada certifications needed to safely operate in near-coastal and sheltered waters.

September 16 – October 8
Strait Area Campus
Funding available

Register online: nscc.ca/msvop
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Tire Maintenance Technician Training

Looking to get started in the automotive industry?

This hands-on training provides workplace readiness, industry-aligned training and certifications, plus wage subsidies to help participants prepare for entry-level automotive service roles.

More information:
Brad: 902-957-2134
Josh: 902-957-2951

129 Truro Heights Rd., Truro Heights

See the poster for full details.
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Calling All Mi’kmaq Youth🌟 Calling All Mi'kmaq Youth! 🌟

The Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Infrastructure is excited to launch our new Youth Job Shadowing Project this September!

This paid opportunity will give Mi'kmaq youth the chance to explore careers through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and exposure to different industries, including infrastructure, engineering, environmental stewardship, clean energy, GIS, HVAC, Plumbing, emergency services, and more.

Interested in participating? We are now gathering names for our interest list! If you would like to learn more or sign up for the program, please reach out to us.

Don't miss your chance to explore potential career paths, build new skills, gain valuable experience, and connect with professionals working in these exciting fields.

📅 Project Launch: September 2026
💰 Paid learning experience

Use the link below to sign up today and be added to the interest list:
🔗 forms.gle/wVuktPdZDfQb3DNXA
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