Recreation Activities

A photo of a child ready to play baseball with the follow text: Recreation registration is changing, here's what you need to know".

We've launched a new recreation registration platform! 

Registration for summer camps and programs is now ongoing. View available summer camps. Please call the Recreation Registration Line at 902.490.6666 or visit the front desk staff at your local municipal recreation facility with any questions or support inquiries.

  • If you do not have an active facility membership at one of our municipal recreation centres, the Canada Games Centre, Cole Harbour Place, the St. Margaret's Centre or Zatzman Sportsplex, you will need to create a new profile.
  • If you have an active facility membership at one of our municipal recreation centres, the Canada Games Centre, Cole Harbour Place, the St. Margaret's Centre or Zatzman Sportsplex, your profile information has been transitioned to the new platform.
    • IMPORTANT: To ensure your membership continues uninterrupted after May 31, 2025 you must input your payment information before that date. Otherwise you membership will be invalid.  
    • Note: You will need to set up a new password. The minimum password length is 8 characters and it must contain uppercase, lowercase, a number and a punctuation mark.

Recreation programs & services

two ladies with babies in the pool

Register for a summer camp or program.

Registration is now ongoing.
Fitness class participants with hand weights.

Access the OLD SYSTEM

Until June 30, 2025 you can still access the old system to register or withdraw from spring programs, or to make rental payments. See below for a list of recreation centres that can still access the old system. 
Woman lifting barbell in weight room

Check out our Memberships

Get a Membership - Our fitness centres offer low-cost memberships, no commitment or long-term contracts and there are a variety of fitness programs & activities to choose from. 
Older man and two other women sitting cross legged on the floor with hands in prayer pose

Book a Drop-in Activity

Book a "Drop-In" Activity - Pick a time and activity that work with your schedule. We've got lots of choices. 
Children using sledges at the Emera Oval

Book a Facility Rental

Book a Rental - We're pleased to offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for rent to individuals and organizations. 
Dartmouth North exterior

View our Recreation Centres

Check out our Recreation Centres - find a recreation centre near you. 
Three participants stretching in a fitness class

Apply for Financial Assistance

Apply for financial assistance - The Recreation Funding Access Program is now part of the combined Affordable Access Program and it provides recreation opportunities to children, youth and adults in financial need.

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. View our Inclusion Process brochure.

Stay connected

To stay updated on recreation opportunities:

Follow @hfxrec on Facebook for updates