“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.
ARFC 2026 Call for Presenters
The Conference Program Committee is seeking to recruit presenters for the 2026 ARFC. This will be a great opportunity for experts in the field to share their knowledge and insight.
DEADLINE for submissions: October 1, 2025
For more details visit the ARFC website