Ready to get active? We offer lots of cost-effective ways for you and your family/friends to participate in our programs & use our facilities:
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Wednesday, December 6 - Winter Recreation Programs
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Thursday, December 7 - Aquatics & Skating
Please Note:
- Registration for the Canada Games Centre, Cole Harbour Place, Zatzman Sportsplex and St Margaret’s Centre takes place on different dates and times. Please visit their websites directly for their registration information.
- Indoor pools include Sackville Sports Stadium, Needham Centre, and Captain William Spry. Outdoor pools include Halifax Commons Pool, Bedford Outdoor Pool, and Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool.
To preview the upcoming recreation programs available in your community, click on the program PDFs below. The programs are organized by area and, in some unique cases, by activity. Visit MyRec to register. Note: some program fees and/or details may change over the course of registration.
For questions, please call our registration line at 902-490-6666 or visit our front desk staff at your local recreation facility. Get information about recreation program fee changes.
We offer recreation programs at municipal recreation centres that are owned and operated by the municipality. You can register online by logging in or creating a new account. You can also search for a program or location.
To register in-person visit your nearest HRM-owned and operated Recreation Centre.
To register by phone call our recreation line at 902-490-6666. See the table below for the hours of operation for the phone line. Should you require assistance outside of the hours noted in the table below please contact your local HRM-owned and operated Recreation Centre.
| Regular Operating Hours | September 1 - June 30 | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Monday - Thursday |
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| Regular Operating Hours | September 1 - June 30 | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Monday - Thursday |
| 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Friday | ||
| 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Saturday | ||
| Summer Hours | July 1 - August 1 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Monday - Friday |
Did you know?
Advanced, online, activity bookings for the pool and fitness centre at the Captain William Spry Community Centre & the Needham Community Centre are no longer required. You can just show up!
Video Tutorials for MyRec - Drop-ins
Video Tutorials for MyRec - Memberships
Video Tutorials for MyRec - Rentals
Inclusive Play
The municipality is committed to providing safe & accessible programs for everyone to enjoy. View information about the inclusion support process for our recreation programs. Check out the Playbook for information on inclusive sport and recreation opportunities and resources throughout the province.
Stay connected
To stay updated on recreation opportunities:
• Follow @hfxnextgen on Instagram for everything we offer for youth
• Contact your local municipal recreation centre
• Opt-in to receiving recreation emails through your MyRec account