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With over 50 community and recreation centres around the municipality, Halifax Recreation offers a variety of recreation programs to children, youth, adults and seniors year-round.

Program Registration

Winter registration takes place on December 7 (regular programs) & 8 (Skating & aquatics)

Funding Access Program

The Funding Access Program is in place to provide recreation opportunities to children, youth and adults in financial need.

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Parks and Recreation invites individuals of all abilities to participate in our recreation and leisure programs

Halifax Youth

A website for youth in the Halifax Regional Municipality!

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Information on pools, swim times and more!

Program Registration

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Halifax Youth

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