Fall 2026 programs are open for registration. How to register

Open today 5:30am – 10pm All hours

(902) 869-4141 Register Online
Halifax Recreation Halifax

Two pools. One stadium.

Lane swims, open swims and Aquafit, seven days a week.

Swim schedule
Personal Training One-on-one and small-group training, in half-hour and full-hour sessions. Program Registration Register for swimming lessons, skating and recreation programs. Parties & Rentals Pool parties, the arena, studios and meeting rooms are available to rent. Memberships Memberships built around your goals, with payment plans that fit your budget.

On today

Friday, October 30

  1. 6am – 2pm Lane Swim Swim
  2. 8:45am – 9:45am Step/Strength Intervals New Group Exercise
  3. 9am – 10am Aquafit Group Exercise
  4. 9am – 9:45am MyRide 45 MyRide Indoor Cycling
  5. 9am – 2pm Open Swim (Small Pool Only) Swim
  6. 9am – 10:15am Vinyasa Flow Group Exercise
  7. 10:15am – 11:15am Aquafit Group Exercise
  8. 10:15am – 10:45am Balance Class Group Exercise
  9. 10:30am – 11:50am Public Skate Arena & Skating
  10. 11am – 11:55am Forever Young Group Exercise
  11. 12pm – 1:20pm Shinny (Pickup Hockey) 19+ Arena & Skating
  12. 3pm – 3:50pm Public Skate Arena & Skating
  13. 3:30pm – 4:30pm Open Swim (Both Pools) Swim
  14. 5pm – 5:45pm MyRide 45 MyRide Indoor Cycling
  15. 6pm – 6:55pm Barre Beats Blend New Group Exercise
  16. 7pm – 7:55pm Zumba Group Exercise
  17. 7:15pm – 8:15pm Yin Yoga New Group Exercise
  18. 7:30pm – 9:30pm Lane Swim Swim
  19. 7:30pm – 9:30pm Open Swim (Both Pools) Swim
Tomorrow, Saturday (10)
  1. 8am – 8:50am MyRide 50 MyRide Indoor Cycling
  2. 8am – 8:55am Zumba Group Exercise
  3. 9am – 2pm Lane Swim Swim
  4. 9am – 9:55am Strength Group Exercise
  5. 9am – 10:30am Yogalates Group Exercise
  6. 1pm – 2:15pm Open Swim (Small Pool Only) Swim
  7. 2:15pm – 4:15pm Open Swim (Both Pools) Swim
  8. 3pm – 3:50pm Public Skate Arena & Skating
  9. 4:15pm – 5:15pm Sensory Swim (Both Pools) Swim
  10. 5:30pm – 7:30pm Open Swim (Small Pool Only) Swim

Lessons and programs

Swimming lessons, skating and recreation programs sign up through Halifax MyRec.

Register Online

Halifax Rec Quick Links

Hours

Front Desk

Mon – Fri
5:30am – 10pm
Sat
7am – 9pm
Sun
7am – 10pm

Fitness Centre

Mon – Thu
5:15am – 9:45pm
Fri
5:15am – 9pm
Sat, Sun
7am – 9pm

Child Care

Monday to Friday mornings
8:30am – 12pm
Monday to Thursday evenings
5pm – 8pm

Holiday closures

Wed, Nov 11
Opens at noon (Remembrance Day)
Thu, Dec 24
Closes at 4pm (Christmas Eve)
Fri, Dec 25
Closed (Christmas Day)
Sat, Dec 26
Closed (Boxing Day)
Thu, Dec 31
Closes at 4pm (New Year's Eve)
Fri, Jan 1
Closed (New Year's Day)
Fri, Mar 26
Closed (Good Friday)
Thu, Jul 1
Closed (Canada Day)
Mon, Sep 6
Closed (Labour Day)
Thu, Sep 30
Closed (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)

Schedule changes and updates