“Powering Possibility: Tools for Today’s Recreation and Facility Leaders.”
We are excited to announce that the sixth Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference and Trade Show will take place from May 20 to 22, 2026, at The Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax, NS.
As always, the Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference and Trade Show is brought to you in partnership with Recreation PEI, Recreation Nova Scotia, Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia, Recreation New Brunswick, and Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador.
This exciting Atlantic gathering, dedicated to Recreation and Facilities, will feature keynote speakers, sessions, and roundtables focusing on professional development and growth. Additionally, it will include an exhibitor showcase highlighting programming and purchasing opportunities, as well as social events that foster collaboration and networking.
Who Should Attend?
Participants will represent all facets of the recreation and facilities sectors from both rural and urban centres, including facility managers and operators, leaders in the field of recreation including programmers and event planners, parks, trails, sport, health and health promotion, municipal and provincial government representatives, non-profit community groups and organizations, planners and designers, volunteers, students, educators, academics and researchers, from across Atlantic Canada.
REGISTER TODAY!
Click the link below to access the ARFC Registration page:
View the 2026 ARFC Program by clicking the link below:
Registration closes May 11th at 2pm.
Accommodations
The ARFC group block at The Four Points by Sheraton is now active for online bookings until the agreed upon cut-off date of May 10, 2026 using the below link:
Delegates will be able to book for the following contracted dates: May 19 – 21, 2026.
Four Points Halifax offers overnight parking for $30.00 plus tax per day. The hotel’s parkade can accommodate vehicles 6’2 and under. The entrance to the parkade is located on the right-hand side of Hollis Street just after the front doors of the hotel and can be accessed prior to checking in.
Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
View the Full Exhibitor Showcase & Sponsorship Package
For more information on sponsorship, contact Valerie Vuillemot at
For more details visit the ARFC website