We are excited to announce that the sixth Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference and Trade Show will be held May 20-22, 2026, at The Westin Nova Scotian, 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.
ARFC 2026 Program Survey
Help us prepare for the next Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference (ARFC) by providing feedback in this survey on the types of presenters and session topics you would like to see in 2026 in Halifax, NS. Please take 5 minutes to complete this survey CLICK HERE
Please complete by Friday, June 6th
If you have any questions, please contact Steve Martin -