Cole Harbour Community Centre

The Cole Harbour Community Centre has relocated to an independent space within Cole Harbour Place. The centre is located on the 2nd floor above the arena. The new Cole Harbour Community Centre will continue to offer recreation programs and services within the Cole Harbour Place facility, while maintaining community-driven recreation programs and services separate from Cole Harbour Place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where in Cole Harbour Place is the Cole Harbour Community Centre located? 

 The Cole Harbour Community Centre is located on the second floor of Cole Harbour Place, near the back entrance facing Cole Harbour High. Enter through the doors at the back parking lot; the centre is through the first set of double doors on your right.  

Please note: The back entrance is closed during evenings and weekends. At those times, please enter through the main doors of Cole Harbour Place and take the stairs to the second floor. Turn right and walk to the end of the hallway, then go through the double doors. 

Why did Cole Harbour Community Centre move? 

The Cole Harbour Community Centre relocated to Coel Harbour Place because its previous location was no longer available for lease renewal. After an extensive community search, the decision was made in 2022 to relocate to an independent space within the Cole Harbour Place facility.    

Moving to an independent space within the Cole Harbour Place facility provides members with the opportunity to: 

• continue working with existing staff and instructors;  

• keep community-driven recreation programs and services within Cole Harbour;  

• move to a new, fresh space that is tailored for and meets the recreation needs of the community; and 

• access enhanced recreation programs and services, such as more youth programs and rentals, which were not possible within the previous centre’s infrastructure. 

What’s the difference between Cole Harbour Community Centre and Cole Harbour Place? 

Cole Harbour Community Centre and Cole Harbour Place are separate recreation facilities, offering different recreation programming and services. While Cole Harbour Community Centre is located within the Cole Harbour Place building, its recreation programming and services operate independently. 

Will I be able to use my Halifax Regional Municipality’s account to access Cole Harbour Place programs? 

Yes, you can use the same account to access Cole Harbour Place and any other Halifax Regional Municipality recreation facility; however, registration for Cole Harbour Place programs cannot be completed at Cole Harbour Community Centre space, and vice versa. 

Does the Affordable Access Program or employee discounts apply to Cole Harbour Place programming? 

No, the Affordable Access Program does not apply to multi-district facilities, such as Cole Harbour Place. Please contact Cole Harbour Place directly to learn more about their affordable access options. Municipal employee discounts also do not apply to Cole Harbour Place. 

Will I have to purchase a Cole Harbour Place membership to access the municipal recreation programs? 

No, Cole Harbour Community Centre and Cole Harbour Place are separate entities and will remain separate despite their location. You can participate in municipal recreation programs without a Cole Harbour Place membership. 

Will Cole Harbour Community Centre continue to offer the same programming in the new location? 

Cole Harbour Community Centre continues to provide community-driven recreation programs and services, separate from Cole Harbour Place   

Can I book ice times or public swims through Cole Harbour Community Centre? 

No, Cole Harbour Place bookings, including the arenas and pool, are booked through Cole Harbour Place. 

Will community members be issued membership cards to enter the facility?

No, memberships will not be needed to enter the Cole Harbour Community Centre section of Cole Harbour Place. 

If I have more questions or concerns, who do I contact?

If you have further questions, please contact Cole Harbour Community Centre at 902-490-4711 or by e-mail at myrec@halifax.ca  

Facility Description

The Cole Harbour Community Centre has:

The new space within Cole Harbour Place will undergo renovations and open in late 2025. The new space will have a front desk, kitchen facilities, two accessible washrooms, two program rooms, and offices. There will also be an additional unit containing offices and storage. More details will be provided as we move through the renovation process.

Programs Offered

Visit halifax.ca/myREC to see upcoming programs in Cole Harbour and surrounding communities. 

Free Equipment Available

• snowshoes
• various sports equipment

 Room Rental Fees

Until the renovations are completed, Cole Harbour Recreation Centre will not be offering rentals. 

Information on User Group Categories

Youth Rates: Individuals up to and including 18 years of age. An affiliated youth sports team A sports team, 90% of whose players are 18 years of age or younger

Corporate Rates: Users who are renting on behalf of a for-profit business or entity

Community Rates: Non-profit Co-operatives Non-profit Societies Registered Charitable Organizations  & Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association

Adult Rates: Individuals who are 19 years of age or older University, college, or post-secondary educational institution teams/groups

How to Book

Before you apply for a Recreation Centre rental, download and complete a facility rental request form.

One-time bookings: For a one-time booking (birthday party, meeting, wedding, tournament, special event), contact the recreation centre directly with the completed form.

Recurring bookings: For seasonal recurring bookings, email a completed application form to the booking contact person indicated on the Recurring Rental Contact List Chart.

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