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Halifax fitness memberships: facilities, fees and discounts
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Compare municipal fitness memberships by facility size, 2026/27 fees, free community options and the pilot discount for visits to other participating centres.
Key information
Compare municipal fitness memberships by facility size, 2026/27 fees, free community options and the pilot discount for visits to other participating centres.
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At a glance
- Membership types, age groups and household coverage
Fees depend on whether the centre is classed as small, medium, large or major.
- The 75 per cent day-pass discount pilot
An active membership at a participating facility lets you buy a matching day pass at another participating facility for 75 per cent off its regular rate.
- Equipment, pool passes and free options
Findlay, Gordon R.
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Membership types, age groups and household coverage
Fees depend on whether the centre is classed as small, medium, large or major. Monthly paid-in-full and roll-over options have the same listed rate within each class. Yearly memberships are paid in full. The tables show the city’s 2026/27 prices before HST; do not compare them with tax-included pool prices.
Youth rates apply through age 18. Adult rates apply from 19 to 59 and senior rates from 60. A valid student ID gives 25 per cent off monthly or yearly fitness memberships. A household is one adult, or two cohabiting adults, plus children under 19 who live at the same address.
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The 75 per cent day-pass discount pilot
An active membership at a participating facility lets you buy a matching day pass at another participating facility for 75 per cent off its regular rate. Eligible memberships are annual paid-in-full or active monthly, biweekly or roll-over memberships. The discount follows your membership type, such as adult, senior or family.
Go to the other facility’s front desk and provide your name or membership information. The pilot includes the centres on the city page plus Canada Games Centre, Zatzman Sportsplex, Cole Harbour Place and St. Margaret’s Centre. It is a discounted day pass, not unlimited access at every centre. Council approved the pilot January 27, 2026, with a report expected in late 2027.
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Equipment, pool passes and free options
Findlay, Gordon R. Snow, Chocolate Lake, Musquodoboit Harbour and Sheet Harbour offer different mixes of cardio and strength equipment. Captain William Spry and Sackville Sports Stadium also list pool options. At Captain Spry, a facility pass covers pool and fitness access, a pool pass covers Aquafit and lane swimming, and an open-swim pass covers open swims and parent-and-tot sessions.
The city lists free fitness-equipment use at Musquodoboit Valley Recreation Office and North Preston Community Centre. Their hours are separate from the paid membership centres. Check the location sections for seasonal or split opening periods.
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Younger members and practical checks
Findlay and Gordon R. Snow specifically require members aged 14 and 15 to attend with a parent or guardian. Do not assume that requirement or an age cutoff is identical at every centre. Ask the chosen centre about orientation, supervision and the equipment you plan to use.
Facility hours do not guarantee a particular class or lane is available. Use the centre’s current program timetable for scheduled activities, and ask whether a pass includes the activity before paying.
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Small facility: Findlay 2026/27 fees before HST
| Pass or program | Adult | Youth or senior | Household |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Month (paid in full) | $27.06 | $20.30 | $48.71 |
| Monthly (roll over) | $27.06 | $20.30 | $48.71 |
| Year (paid in full) | $297.67 | $222.98 | $535.80 |
| Day pass | $2.71 | $2.71 | N/A |
| Drop-in programs | $5.00 | $5.00 | N/A |
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Medium facilities 2026/27 fees before HST
| Pass or program | Adult | Youth or senior | Household |
|---|---|---|---|
| One month (paid in full) | $32.47 | $24.35 | $54.12 |
| Monthly (roll over) | $32.47 | $24.35 | $54.12 |
| Year (paid in full) | $357.20 | $267.90 | $595.34 |
| Day pass | $5.41 | $5.41 | N/A |
| Drop-in programs | $5.00 | $5.00 | N/A |
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Large facility: Captain William Spry 2026/27 fees before HST
| Pass or program | Adult | Youth or senior | Household |
|---|---|---|---|
| One month (paid in full) | $37.89 | $28.41 | $59.53 |
| Monthly (roll over) | $37.89 | $28.41 | $59.53 |
| Year (paid in full) | $416.74 | $312.55 | $654.87 |
| Day pass | $8.12 | $8.12 | N/A |
| Drop-in programming | - | - | - |
| Open swims | $1.74 | $1.74 | N/A |
| Pool programs | $5.00 | $5.00 | N/A |
| Fitness classes | $6.69 | $6.69 | N/A |
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Major facility: Sackville Sports Stadium 2026/27 fees before HST
| Pass or program | Adult | Youth or senior | Household |
|---|---|---|---|
| One month (paid in full) | $43.30 | $32.47 | $64.95 |
| Monthly (roll over) | $43.30 | $32.47 | $64.95 |
| Year (paid in full) | $476.27 | $357.20 | $714.41 |
| Day pass | $10.82 | $10.82 | N/A |
| Drop-in programming | - | - | - |
| Open swims | $1.74 | $1.74 | N/A |
| Pool programs | $5.00 | $5.00 | N/A |
| Fitness classes | $6.69 | $6.69 | N/A |
Sources: Memberships
All nine fitness locations described on the city page
Findlay Community Centre
Dartmouth, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
Small-facility membership with cardio equipment, weights and a multi-gym. Ages 14 and 15 need a parent or guardian.
- Listed hours
- September to June: weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; weekends 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July and August: weekdays until 7 p.m.; weekends until 2 p.m.
- Map precision
- Facility name and community; street address not given in this source
Sources: Memberships
Gordon R. Snow Community Centre
Fall River, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
Medium-facility membership with cardio equipment, free weights, TRX and strength machines. Ages 14 and 15 need a parent or guardian.
- Listed hours
- Weekdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; weekends 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Map precision
- Facility name and community; street address not given in this source
Sources: Memberships
Chocolate Lake Community Centre
Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
Medium-facility membership with treadmills, bikes, free weights, strength machines, lockers and showers.
- Listed hours
- Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Weekends 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. September to June, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July and August.
- Map precision
- Facility name and community; street address not given in this source
Sources: Memberships
Musquodoboit Harbour Recreation Centre
Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
Medium-facility membership with cardio equipment, cable and strength machines, weights and an air-conditioned fitness space.
- Listed hours
- Monday 7:30 to 11 a.m. and noon to 9 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday closed.
- Map precision
- Facility name and community; street address not given in this source
Sources: Memberships
Sheet Harbour Seaside Fitness Centre
Sheet Harbour, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
Medium-facility membership with cardio equipment, a power rack, strength machines, benches and free weights.
- Listed hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 to 11 a.m.; Sunday closed.
- Map precision
- Facility name and community; street address not given in this source
Sources: Memberships
Captain William Spry Community Centre
Spryfield, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
Large-facility membership with a pool and fitness centre. Facility passes, pool passes and open-swim passes include different activities.
- Listed hours
- Weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; weekends 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Map precision
- Facility name and community; street address not given in this source
Sources: Memberships
Sackville Sports Stadium
Lower Sackville, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
Major-facility membership with extensive cardio and strength equipment, locker rooms and personal trainers. Training has separate options and prices.
- Listed hours
- Monday to Thursday 5:15 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Friday 5:15 a.m. to 9 p.m.; weekends 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Map precision
- Facility name and community; street address not given in this source
Sources: Memberships
Musquodoboit Valley Recreation Office fitness centre
Musquodoboit Valley, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
The page lists free equipment use, including a treadmill, bike, multi-gym, dumbbells, steps and exercise balls.
- Listed hours
- September to May: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday closed. Thursday is not specified.
- Map precision
- Facility name and community; street address not given in this source
Sources: Memberships
North Preston Community Centre
North Preston, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
The page lists free entry and equipment use, with treadmills, ellipticals, weights, mats and lockers.
- Listed hours
- Weekdays 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Map precision
- Facility name and community; street address not given in this source
Sources: Memberships
Maps use facility names and communities. The membership overview does not supply street addresses; confirm the entrance using each centre’s own page.
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Questions and answers
Which age qualifies for a senior fitness membership?
The membership page gives age 60 and older. Outdoor-pool membership age bands can differ.
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Can students receive a membership discount?
Yes. A valid student ID gives 25 per cent off monthly or yearly fitness memberships.
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Does a monthly membership cost the same at every centre?
No. Prices depend on the facility’s small, medium, large or major classification.
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Are the listed fitness fees tax included?
No. The 2026/27 fee tables are before HST.
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What counts as a household?
One adult, or two cohabiting adults, plus children under 19 living at the same residence.
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Does the pilot make other centres free?
No. Eligible members receive 75 per cent off a matching day pass at another participating facility.
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Which memberships qualify for the pilot?
An annual paid-in-full membership or an active monthly, biweekly or roll-over membership at a participating facility.
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How do I use the cross-facility discount?
Visit the other facility’s front desk and give your name or membership information.
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Are any community fitness rooms free?
The city lists free equipment use at Musquodoboit Valley Recreation Office and North Preston Community Centre.
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Can a 14-year-old use Findlay’s gym alone?
No. Findlay’s stated rule requires members aged 14 and 15 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Official sources and next steps
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