Location

The Emera Oval is located on the Halifax North Common at the corner of North Park Street and Cogswell Street. 

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Site Accessibility

We are committed to maximizing all benefits of recreation to residents and visitors of the Emera Oval, including persons with disabilities.

• Wheelchairs allowed on ice (in outside lane only)

Getting to the Emera Oval

Taking Transit

Plan your visit to the Emera Oval using Metro Transit and chart your route using Google Transit -  a free public transit trip planner that integrates Metro Transit routes, schedules, and stops data into Google Maps.

Google Transit is available in 12 languages, compatible with screen readers for the visually impaired, and works with Google Earth and Google Maps for Mobile Devices.

Chart your course to the Emera Oval now!

Finding Parking

 

If you plan to take your car, download the Park Smart brochure for some ideas of where to park in Downtown Halifax when you visit the Emera Oval. Or visit Quinpool Road Association's website and check out their Quinpool Road Parking Guide.

 

Onsite Amenities

• Portable washrooms
• Skate change & spectator area

FREE Helmet and Skate Rentals

Please note: A photo ID is required to borrow the skates and helmets.

A CSA approved multi impact helmet (required for children 12 and under, encouraged for all others). Bicycle helmets will not be permitted, as they are not built to withstand multiple impacts.

A helmet lending program will be available. Upon your arrival visit our helmet lending trailer to pick them up.

 

Skates will be available to borrow at the site thanks to the Active Halifax Communities/RBC Skate Drive.

 

Food Services at the Emera Oval

 

Beavertails are available for purchase onsite during the skating season. Yum!