Take a quick tour of the new Beechville Lakeside Timberlea (BLT) Community Centre. Designed with community input & built as a net-zero facility, this space is all about connection. Stop by 1492 St. Margarets Bay Rd. to check it out for yourself! Learn more about rec facilities at: halifax.ca/MyRec
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Most municipally owned and operated recreation facilities will delay opening until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, Mar. 23. If there are additional delays or closures on March 23, an update will be provided. Call ahead to your local rec centre for further information. Find contact info at: brnw.ch/21x0XlF
UPDATE: the Wave Pool at the Captain William Spry Community Centre will reopen tomorrow, Sunday, March 22 at 11:30 a.m.
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Please note that the Wave Pool at Captain William Spry Community Centre is closed until further notice due to required maintenance.
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The Halifax Public Gardens will be closed today, Tuesday, March 17, due to weather conditions.
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Most municipally owned and operated recreation facilities will delay opening until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4. If there are additional delays or closures on March 4, an update will be provided. Call ahead to your local recreation centre for further info: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
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Mark your calendars — spring 2026 recreation program registration opens at 10 a.m. on March 10. To preview upcoming program PDFs, visit halifax.ca/myREC to see what's available.
Aquatic and skating program registration will open at 10 a.m. on March 24 — PDFs will be available online on March 10.
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Halifax Public Gardens will be closed for the remainder of the day (Wednesday, Feb. 25).
Due to schools being closed, all programs happening in schools today, Tuesday, Feb. 24, will be cancelled.
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Monday, Feb. 23 | 10:15 p.m. - Most municipally owned and operated recreation facilities are delaying opening until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24.
For the most up-to-date information, please call your local recreation centre.
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An update will be provided at 6 a.m. on Feb. 24 regarding whether rentals, facilities and programming will proceed as scheduled, with a potential reopening at 8 a.m. For more info, please contact your local recreation centre. Find contact information at: www.halifax.ca/recreation/f...
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Due to the forecasted snowstorm, most municipally owned and operated recreation facilities, as well as municipal programs delivered in schools and other external locations, will close at 12 p.m. on Feb. 23.
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Looking for a fun summer job that pays $17.75 to $24.75 per hour? Check out exciting opportunities with our recreation team! We have a variety of positions available in recreation programming, aquatics and inclusion support.
Visit halifax.ca/rec-summer-jobs to learn more and apply.
UPDATE: Most municipal recreation centres will be re-opening at 12 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 12. Please call ahead to your local recreation centre to ensure it is open.
Please call your local Recreation Centre for further information: www.halifax.ca/recreation/f...
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Municipal rec facilities are delaying opening today, Feb. 12. A decision will be made at 10 a.m. (w/ potential re-opening at noon) regarding whether rentals, facilities & programming activities will continue as scheduled. Exceptions: Sackville Sports Stadium & Capt William Spry Community Centre.
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Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 9:45 a.m. - Due to today's weather, most municipally owned and operated recreation facilities will be closing at 4 p.m.
Please call your local recreation centre for further information.
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UPDATE: Monday, Feb. 2 at 8 a.m. - Most municipally owned and operated recreation centres will be opening today, Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. Please call your local recreation centre ahead of time to confirm it is open. Find contact information at: www.halifax.ca/recreation/f...
Please contact your local recreation centre for further information: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
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Due to forecasted weather conditions on Monday, Feb. 2, municipally owned and operated recreation facilities will delay opening until 10 a.m. A decision on whether rentals, facilities and programming will proceed at that time will be made by 8 a.m.
Contact your local recreation centre for more info: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
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Due to forecasted weather conditions, municipally owned and operated recreation facilities will close today, Sunday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. A decision regarding the opening of facilities, rentals and programs on Monday, Feb. 2, will be made later today.
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Please remind children not to play or climb on snowbanks along roads and sidewalks. Snowbanks can hide traffic and snow-clearing equipment, and collapse without warning. Crews are working hard to clear streets safely. Help us keep everyone safe by choosing play areas away from roads.
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Most municipally operated recreation facilities will be opening tomorrow morning (Tuesday, Jan. 27) as scheduled. Please call your local recreation facility to confirm: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
In addition, the Halifax Forum ice surfaces (the Forum Arena and the Civic Centre) will be closed for the morning on Jan. 26. This is due to the potential for snow to accumulate on the building’s roof. A decision will be made at noon on Jan. 26 if afternoon/evening programming will continue.
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Municipally-owned and operated rec facilities will be closed on Jan. 26. A decision will be made later in the day regarding whether rentals, facilities and programming activities will continue as scheduled on Jan. 27.
The Halifax Public Gardens will be closed on Jan. 26.
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The Halifax Public Gardens have closed for the day due to poor conditions.
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Municipal recreation centres will be opening today, Monday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m.
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Due to the overnight weather into Monday, Jan 19, many municipal rec facilities will delay opening tomorrow. A decision will be made by 10 a.m. on whether rentals, facilities & programs will proceed, with potential reopening at 12 p.m. Contact your rec centre for info: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
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Due to further maintenance and repairs required, the closure of the pool at Captain William Spry Community Centre will be extended until February 2, 2026.
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