Captain William Spry Community Centre

Captain William Spry Community Centre

Activity Bookings

Activity bookings for the Pool and Fitness Centre are no longer required. You can just show up! 

Address

16 Sussex St. 
Halifax, NS
B3R 1N9

Hours

Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
Saturday & Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Contact information 

Phone: 902.477.7665
Fax: 902.479.1177

Transit Routes

9A, 9B - stop in front of centre
24, 25, 127 - under 10 min. walk

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Facility Description

Captain William Spry Community Centre has:

    • eight meeting rooms
    • four bathrooms
    • change rooms
    •  pool
    •  fitness centre
    • 4-lane, 25-metre lap area
    • 15-metre diameter graduated beach area 
    • waves from 1/2–1 1/2 metres 
    • 5 in-pool therapeutic water jets
    • slide
    • climbing wall
    • deckside patio area 

    Spryfield Wave Pool is wheelchair accessible.

    Fitness Centre Equipment 

    View Fitness Centre Equipment 

    Activity Bookings

    * NEW * - Activity bookings for the Pool and Fitness Centre are no longer required. You can just show up! 

    Captain Spry Pool schedule: Monday - Friday from November 29 to December 15, 2023

    - Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
    - Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
    Lane Swimming 6:30 - 8:30am, 10am, 12-2pm, 8pm 6:30-8:30 am, 10am, 12-2pm, 5pm, 8pm 6:30 - 8:30am, 10am, 12-2pm, 5 pm, 8pm 6:30-8:30am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm, 8pm 6:30 - 8:30am, 10am, 12-2pm, 5pm
    Aquafit 9am, 11am, 7pm 9am 9am, 7pm 9am, 11am 9am & 11am
    Aqua Zumba - 11am 11am 7pm -
    Parent & Tot 9am - 2pm 9am - 2pm 9am - 2pm 9am - 1pm 9am - 2pm
    Wave Swim - 4pm, 6pm, 7pm 4pm, 6pm 4pm, 6pm 4pm, 6pm, 7pm
    Sensory Swim (no waves/music) - 3pm - - -
    All swims are 1 hour unless otherwise noted.

    Captain Spry Pool schedule: Saturday/Sunday from November 29 to December 15, 2023

    - Saturday Sunday
    - Saturday Sunday
    Lane Swim 7pm 10am
    Lane Swim 5pm on December 10 ONLY
    Wave Swim 2pm, 3pm, & 4pm 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
    Wave Swim - 4pm & 6pm on December 10 ONLY
    Parent & Tot - 10am
    All swims are 1 hour unless otherwise noted. - -

    Membership & Drop-in Fees

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    Programs Offered

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

    Free equipment available

    • Nordic walking poles
    • scooters
    • skateboards
    • snowshoes

    Room Rental Fees

    Captain William Spry Community Centre Room Rental Fees

    Fees listed are per hour + HST - Fees in effect: April 1, 2023-March 31, 2024
    Room Classification Adult Youth Community
    Room Classification Adult Youth Community
    Conference Room 2 Room - Class B $25.50 $12.75 $12.75
    Conference Room 3 Room - Class B $25.50 $12.75 $12.75
    Kidston Room Room - Class B $25.50 $12.75 $12.75
    MacIntosh Dance Studio Room - Class B $25.50 $12.75 $12.75
    Multipurpose Community Room Room - Class A $30.60 $15.30 $15.30
    Shared Program Room Room - Class C $20.40 $10.20 $10.20
    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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