Address
2501 Gottingen Street/2502 Brunswick Street
Halifax, NS
B3K 2Z6
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.– 9:00 p.m.
Contact Information
Phone: 902.490.4550
Fax: 902.490.4570
Transit Route
7A - under 5 min. walk
1, 5, 7B, 10, 50 - under 5 min. walk
2, 3 - under 10 min. walk
29, 84, 93, 182, 183, 185, 186 - under 10 min. walk
Facility Description
The George Dixon Community Centre has:
- board room
- kitchen facilities
- six bathrooms; two with locker rooms
- multi-purpose room
- audio-visual room
- pottery studio
- gymnasium with stage
- outdoor spray pad and playground
- open green space
- parking for 30 vehicles
Pottery Studio
The George Dixon Pottery Studio offers:
- two electronic kilns
- five sitting pottery wheels
- one tabletop wheel
- class space for 10 to 12 participants
- general art space
- natural lighting
Programs Offered
Visit halifax.ca/myREC to see upcoming programs in the Halifax Peninsula and surrounding communities.
Free Equipment Available
- snowshoes
Room Rental Fees
| Gymnasiums | Classification | Adult | Youth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnasiums | Classification | Adult | Youth | |
| Gym | Gymnasium - Class C | $37.50 | $20.40 | N/A |
| Rooms | Classification | Adult | Youth | Community |
| Boardroom | Room - Class C | $20.40 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Multipurpose Room | Room - Class B | $25.50 | $12.75 | $12.75 |
- Information on User Group Categories
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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
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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 in the Recreation Centre Listing chart on the Recreation Centre Booking & Rentals web page.
Recurring Booking Contact: Applications can be submitted by email to Linda Simmonds or call 902-943-0689 or email Brittany Pottie or call 902-943-3680.