If you enjoy curling, you’ll be excited for the new arena in Atlantic Canada.
The new Mayflower Curling Club in Timberlea features more efficiency and accessibility than the old facility after a $4 million investment from the federal government.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Halifax West. Lena Metlege Diab and Club President, Kirk MacDiarmid made that announcement on Wednesday, January 14.
“The Mayflower Curling Club is grateful and excited to receive this significant support from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada. We have created a vibrant, inclusive community centre and we look forward to making it even more sustainable,” said MacDiarmid.
“Our vision is to have curling for everyone in a facility that has only positive impacts on the community and the environment.”
The building was designed to face the direction that will let in the most natural light to reduce lighting during the day.
There’s new electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot and the roof was designed for maximal solar panel installation.
The materials and equipment used to build the interior of the facility exceed building code requirements for insulation, heating systems, appliances, and lighting.
Additionally, an energy recovery system is installed to allow surplus thermal energy to be used which reduces the energy needed for heating, ventilation, domestic hot water, floor water heating, and dehumidification.
It is fully accessible on the ice surface and in the locker rooms, washrooms, meeting spaces and spectator viewing areas.
For curlers with mobility limitations, stick curling equipment is available.
“The new and improved Mayflower Curling Club is a wonderful addition to our community. The federal government is proud to support facilities like this that are committed to reducing their carbon footprint while ensuring their space is welcoming and accessible to everyone,” shared Metlege Diab.
The net-zero carbon ready facility was completed in September 2025.
