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A little bit about us.

Based out of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Vibe Creative Group is a creative agency that works on a national stage. Since 2002, the Vibe team has provided exceptional marketing and communications results for businesses, organizations, communities and governments within Nova Scotia and across Canada.

There are many things that make us who we are – our people, our clients, our ideas. From branding and digital marketing to event coordination, interiors and strategic planning, our dynamic team is ready to work with you to deliver your story through inspired design.

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Meet our senior management and design team

Tracey Boutilier owner

This 20-year adventure with Vibe has been one of Tracey’s greatest joys. As owner and Managing Director, Tracey oversees client relations, research and strategy development. With over 30 years of communications experience, Tracey believes in the power of collaboration….we do our best work together. A proud Cape Bretoner and community volunteer (and pet lover/golf enthusiast), she brings the creativity of our Island and the Vibe team into each and every project.

Neil Gascoyne Creative Director

Vibe’s Creative Director is an accomplished designer with extensive industry experience. Originally from the UK, Neil received a distinction grade in Design Communication while studying in Sheffield. Working as a creative for the past 26 years, Neil has demonstrated skills in branding, signage and exhibit design, print and digital campaigns. Success comes from Neil working in partnership with Vibe’s clients to realize their goals. He is passionate about the power of good design and the profound difference it makes to any venture.

Donna Tarr Administration

Donna is the key to the Vibe engine. Her proficiency in managing the office along with her infectious smile and laugh, keeps the office humming each and every day. She has an extensive work history in office administration and computer applications, having worked in the tourism, marketing and hospitality industries.

Alyssa Boone senior graphic designer

Alyssa is an experienced designer and lead web developer who has been a valuable part of the Vibe team since 2010. A 2009 graduate of the Nova Scotia Community College Marconi Campus Applied Communications Arts and Technology Program, she furthered her education through NSCC’s Graphic Design Program where she graduated with honours in 2010.

Jacqueline Blanchard graphic designer

Jacqueline Blanchard (she/her) is a contemporary artist and designer born and based in Unama’ki, (Sydney, Nova Scotia.) Her fine art studies from Nova Scotia College of Art & Design and her graphic design education from Nova Scotia Community College combine to inform her varied work and roles as a graphic designer, artist, and film producer. She has 10 years of experience crafting and designing brands for entrepreneurs, community organizations and health and wellness practitioners through her graphic design business, Design by Jacquie. She has also led entrepreneurial socials and educational events in Halifax and New Zealand. She is passionate about connecting with people and helping their businesses and ventures shine. She is so pleased to be joining the Vibe team.

We love our clients.
  • We chose VIBE because they offered high-quality work at a reasonable quote for our quick time frame. What we received surpassed our expectations. VIBE translated our vision with branding and designs that provided us the credibility to engage communities, build partnerships, and Explore the Bras d’Or. They are exceptional to work with. 

    Explore the Bras D’or Wjinene’n Pitu’poq
  • VIBE Creative has been supporting the Festival of Small Halls for over a decade. They have helped create our brand through graphic design, website design, print media design and outstanding project management. They are true professionals and whatever they touch turns to gold! 10/10, highly recommend!

    PEI Festival of Small Halls
  • Vibe went to great lengths to ensure that Cape Breton’s diverse attributes were highlighted throughout this important document. Your staff’s commitment and passion to Cape Breton was clearly evident in the final strategy.

    Cape Breton Partnership
  • VIBE is the perfect combination of highly skilled creative talent and business professionalism making them the right choice for our association since 2018.

    Nova Scotia Summerfest
  • The Vibe team are absolute and consummate professionals. Careful to offer different options but always leaving final decisions to us. We feel Vibe has given us the best brand and website in our sector. The end result has increased engagement with existing and prospective Top Dog customers, which is extremely helpful but even more so during a pandemic. Suffice to say that we love our new look!

    Top Dog Manufacturing
  • Each time I have the opportunity to work with the VIBE Team I get excited…I know that what will be created will exceed my expectations and leave me so proud to be attached to what has been designed. I have always looked at the VIBE Team as true partners who share a deep passion for everything that they are involved with.

    Tulle Consulting
  • The team at VIBE Creative Group came highly recommended, so naturally we had high expectations. They surpassed those expectations by thinking outside the box and delivering us a fantastic website, branding package, and logo on time and on budget. We will continue to look to the team at VIBE for all of our future marketing needs.

    Eskasoni Renewables
  • When we need to look sharp, be on time and get the “wow” factor – we go to Vibe. They’ve developed our brand, award-winning campaigns and provided advice that have always led to great results for us.

    Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
  • Vibe’s design plan for our airport terminal was able to bring the elements of our region and its beauty inside our terminal. We wanted to create that Wow effect and they achieved on that objective!

    Deer Lake Regional Airport
  • We love working with Vibe. They enable us to bring our brand to life and to better tell our story.

    Highland Village Museum
  • Vibe exceeded all of our expectations when creating our website. It is both aesthetically pleasing and user friendly. Tracey and her team are professional, knowledgeable and accommodating and we could not have asked for a better experience. We are lucky to have their world-class skills right here in Cape Breton. Thank you Vibe!

    Cogan’s Fuels
  • The team at Vibe did an outstanding job on the Assiniboine Effect campaign and were a pleasure to partner with. Their work was creative, insightful and most importantly, it captured people’s minds and hearts. The campaign helped us to cultivate an environment for future giving and undoubtedly made us more top-of-mind to important audiences across the province.

    Assiniboine Community College
  • Working with Vibe as our creative partner is always a pleasure. The team is creative, flexible and really understands our needs and the needs of our audience. They just get it!

    Destination Cape Breton
  • The Hawks Dream Field Society thoroughly enjoyed working with Tracey, Neil, Alyssa and the team! They were so quick to respond and very open to ideas. They truly took the time to understand the importance of our project and did everything they could to ensure a successful outcome. We would recommend VIBE Creative Group to anyone with marketing/PR needs!

    Lisa McNeil-Campbell – Chair, Hawks Dream Field Society
  • The team at Vibe has been an exceptional creative partner with our company for over 15 years. We value their strategic counsel and keen design skills that help our company to pursue new markets and opportunities.

    Louisbourg Seafoods
  • Thank you, Vibe, for helping us achieve success in marketing and sales. You’re the best!

    Peter Bauer Silver