The Halifax Immigration Partnership (HIP) created the Welcome in Halifax program in collaboration with partners to assist refugees in their first year living in Halifax.
If you reside in Halifax, and qualify, you can get free access to partner facilities and programs, for one year with the Welcomed in Halifax pass.
Some programs may not be free within museums, Canada games Centre or Parks & REC. Please consult with each organization to see what they are offering as free access under this program.
This is not a bus pass, it is a card that gives you access to many programs including Transit.
Who can get a Welcomed in Halifax pass?
- The pass is free to all refugees over the age of 5 living in the Halifax region.
- To receive the pass, you must request the pass within one year of your arrival date.
- For access to programs in HRM operated facilities, one card would be enough for a whole household.
- For access to the Canada Games Centre as well as for the museums, access will be granted per cardholder, except for children under the age of 5, who can access these facilities for free.
This program is not renewable, and it is offered as assistance per person per lifetime.
Where is the Welcomed in Halifax pass accepted?
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Museums and other centres accepting the card (valid for the duration of the card):
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History (may exclude special exhibitions)
- Canada Games Centre
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Parks and REC facilities accepting the pass (valid from the start of registration with Parks & REC).
- Adventure Earth Centre [Fleming Park/Shubie Park]
- Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre
- Captain William Spry Community Centre
- Chocolate Lake Community Centre
- Citadel Community Centre
- Cole Harbour Community Centre
- Dartmouth North Community Centre
- Emera Oval Pavillion
- Findlay Centre
- George Dixon Community Centre
- Gordon R. Snow Community Centre
- Isleville Centre
- Larry O'Connell Centre
- Lakeside Community Center
- Lebrun Recreation Centre
- Musquodoboit Harbour
- Musquodoboit Valley Recreation Office
- Needham Community Centre
- North Preston Community Centre
- Horizon Recreation Centre
- Sackville Sports Stadium
- Sheet Harbour Recreation office
- St. Andrew's Community Centre
- St. Mary's Boat Club
- The Den/Acadia Centre
- The Powerhouse
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Park and REC (Summer Programs)
- Bedford Outdoor Pool
- Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool
- Halifax Commons Outdoor Pool
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Halifax Transit (valid for the duration of the card)
Transit will look for the signature and expiry date on the card. Please keep the pass visible for drivers and ferry crew to check the validity of your pass.