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 concrete/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 Loans

Please note: A valid Government issued photo ID is required to borrow the inline skates and helmets.

All users must wear a helmet while on the Emera Oval. Anyone borrowing equipment from the Emera Oval will be required to also borrow a multi-impact helmet. Upon your arrival visit our helmet lending trailer to pick them up.

In season - inline skates are available to borrow.

In season - ice skates are available to borrow at the site thanks to the Active Halifax Communities/RBC Skate Drive.

Full regulations regarding helmets can be found in section 170A and 170B of the Province of Nova Scotia's Motor Vehicle Act. The Motor Vehicle Act can be accesssed online at: Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act