2026 Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference & Exhibitor Showcase
ARFC Subsidy
RFANS, along with Recreation Nova Scotia have received joint funding from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage to provide financial assistance to attend the Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference. This funding will provide financial support to RNS and RFANS members to attend, promoting healthy & vibrant community growth, innovation, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration through the opportunity to network and connect with peers in the recreation sector.
Learn More or Apply for Funding
Applications will be reviewed beginning March 16th with a rolling intake, subsidy will continue to be available until all funds have been allocated.
About the Conference
The sixth Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference and Trade Show will be held from May 20 to May 22, 2026, at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax, NS. Dive into a world of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration!
As always, the Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference and Trade Show is brought to you in partnership by 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.
About the Exhibitor Showcase
With 44 exhibitors from across North America, the 2026 ARFC Exhibitor Showcase will demonstrate the latest products, services, and market trends affecting recreation and facilities. The Exhibitor Showcase will be held at the Via Rail Station, located adjacent to the Westin Nova Scotian.
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 call for presenters for the 2026 ARFC closed on October 1, 2025.
For more details or to register, visit the ARFC website
Host Hotel and Accommodations
Westin Nova Scotian: 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2P6
Room Rate: $229-$249 + taxes per night (May 17 – 25, 2026)
Last day to book at this rate is April 20, 2026
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The ARFC Organizers gratefully acknowledge the support of our provincial partners:
