Programs, aquatics and skating
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Registration for summer camps and recreation programs is now ongoing.
Spring & summer 2026 recreation activities PDFs Register for spring & summer recreation activities
Spring & Summer 2026 registration
- Registration for spring 2026 programs, swimming & skating AND summer 2026 camps & recreation programs is now ongoing.
View PDFs of spring 2026 programs, swimming and skating PDFs online
- For questions or support inquiries call the Recreation Registration Line at 902.490.6666 or visit the front desk staff at your local municipal recreation facility.
- We recommend registering from a desktop or tablet using Chrome as the browser.
- The easiest way to register is to use individual course codes. These codes are available under spring 2026 program PDFs.
View PDFs of summer camps & recreation programs
- Registration for summer swimming & beaches sessions 1 & 2 will start at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- Registration for beaches sessions 3 & 4 will start at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
- The easiest way to register is to use individual course codes. These codes are available under summer 2026 program PDFs.
Support tutorial videos
A full list of tutorial videos on how to use our online recreation registration platform can be found on our YouTube account.
- Upcoming registration dates
Registration for spring 2026
- Registration for spring programs, swimming & skating is now ongoing.
Registration for summer 2026
- Registration for summer camps, programs & inclusion is now ongoing.
- Registration for swimming pools & beaches sessions 1 & 2 will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16.
- Registration for beaches sessions 3 & 4 will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21.
Please note:
- Registration for the Manulife Recreation Centre (formerly, 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.
- Spring 2026 programs, swimming and skating PDFs
Beechville - Lakeside - Timberlea
- Summer 2026 camps, inclusion & programs
Beechville - Lakeside - Timberlea
- How to print a registration confirmation receipt
View the step by step process on how to print a registration confirmation receipt.
- How to register online, in-person or by phone
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 municipally 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 municipally owned and operated Recreation Centre.- How to create your new profile (multilingual)
How to create your new profile (English)
Comment créer un profil ou un compte client (French)
Як створити профіль/обліковий запис клієнта (Ukrainian)
ਗਾਹਕ ਪ੍ਰੋਫਾਈਲ/ਖਾਤਾ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ ਹੈ (Punjabi)
كيفية إنشاء ملف تعريف/حساب عميل (Arabic)
如何创建用户档案/账号 (Chinese - Mandarin)
- How to register for a program (multilingual)
How to register for a program -English
Comment s’inscrire à un programme - French
Як зареєструватися для участі в програмі - Ukrainian
ਕਿਸੇ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਲਈ ਰਜਿਸਟਰ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕਰਨਾ ਹੈ - Punjabi
如何注册课程 - Mandarin
كيفية التسجيل في برنامج معيّن - Arabic
- How to add a family member to your client profile
- How to create or change your profile password
Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to create or change the password for your profile on the municipal recreation registration platform.
| Seasonal operating hours | September 1 - June 30 | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday to Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal operating hours | September 1 - June 30 | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday to Thursday |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Friday | ||
| 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Saturday | ||
| Summer hours | July 1 to August 31 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Monday to Friday |
Halifax Recreation Programs - Terms & Conditions
By registering for a recreation program with the Halifax Regional Municipality you agree to these program terms and conditions: