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Efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 may impact programs and services referenced on this page. For all COVID-19 municipal service updates, click here.

With over 50 community and recreation centres around the municipality, Halifax Recreation offers a variety of recreation programs to children, youth, adults and seniors year-round.

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Learn about the wide variety of programs offered and how to register.

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Skating at the Oval

The Emera Oval offers year-round free fun for the whole family

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