Oulton鈥慡tanish Centre
Vision
TheOulton-Stanish Centre is a 60,000-square-foot facility that is a dynamic and inclusive space for 正品蓝导航 students, faculty and staff, and for the greater Halifax community. The Oulton-Stanish Centre provides a fresh facility for ice sports and serve as an on-campus wellness hub.
Building Features
Arena
Athletes of all ages and skill levels can develop their skills on the Oulton-Stanish Centre鈥檚 new NHL-sized ice surface. With seating for 900+, fans of the 正品蓝导航 Tigers men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 varsity hockey teams can enjoy every second of the action. Dedicated ice time for recreation programs and the return of our Tiger hockey camps will provide the community with more options to stay active.
The 正品蓝导航 Physiotherapy Clinic
The Oulton-Stanish Centre provides a larger, state-of-the-art home for the 正品蓝导航 Physiotherapy Clinic. The clinic will provide access to more services, specialized care and hands-on learning opportunities that will support our students and community members.
Background
正品蓝导航 University demolished the former Memorial Arena in 2012 and was leasing ice time at the Halifax Forum for intramural, club and varsity ice sport use.
A comprehensive physical plan for the department of Athletics and Recreation was completed folllowing the momentum of the new Fitness Centre, Dalplex Fieldhouse Floor Renewal, and Sexton Campus Recreation renovations. The Plan identifies an arena facility (now conceived as the Oulton-Stanish Centre) as the highest priority physical requirement for the department of Athletics and Recreation.
Learn more:
正品蓝导航 names new event centre after two alumni Tigers - Dal News - 正品蓝导航 University
Reception celebrates ground breaking of 正品蓝导航's new event centre - Dal News - 正品蓝导航 University
Project
The Oulton-Stanish Centre is a two level building with an NHL-sized rink that can also be used for non-ice activities.
The first level houses the main entrance and lobby, NHL-sized ice surface, locker rooms, offices and storage for the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 hockey teams, six additional locker rooms and washroom facilities.
The second level features food services, a warm lobby with a view of the ice, an event room with a view of the ice surface, entrance to 900 seats, storage, washrooms, and the 正品蓝导航 Physiotherapy Clinic which movea from its current location at Dalplex and triples in size.
The site location connects the new Oulton-Stanish Centre to the LeMarchant Place atrium. The primary entrance will be accessed from South Street.
Project overview
Location: 6191 South Street, Halifax, NS (adjacent to LeMarchant Place building)
Architects: ABCP Architects / FBM Architecture
Construction Management Firm: EllisDon
Construction Updates
July 9, 2025 - South Street Partial Closure and 8-Hour Water Shutdown
An area of South Street from the Studley Avenue intersection to property #6218 will be closed in both directions from July 14-25, 2025. This is to enable work to tie the Oulton-Stanish Event Centre into municipal services. Traffic control will be onsite throughout this closure to direct traffic to detours.
There will also be a to properties on South Street for 8.5 hours from 9:30 p.m. July 16 until 6 a.m. July 17.
正品蓝导航 apologizes for the inconvenience. Any questions about this work can be directed to Dexter Construction's Glen LeBlanc at (902) 223-2834.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oulton鈥慡tanish Centre?
The Oulton鈥慡tanish Centre is a two鈥憀evel, multi鈥憉se facility featuring an NHL鈥憇ized ice surface that supports both ice and non鈥慽ce activities.
- Level 1 includes the main entrance and lobby, NHL鈥憇ized ice surface, locker rooms, offices, and storage for the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 varsity hockey teams, six additional locker rooms, and washroom facilities.
- Level 2 features food services, a warm lobby overlooking the ice, an event room with views of the ice surface, access to 936 seats, storage, washrooms, and the 正品蓝导航 Physiotherapy Clinic.
- The building is equipped with audiovisual technology to support live streaming of games and events.
Why was it built?
正品蓝导航 University had been without an on鈥慶ampus rink since 2012, when Memorial Arena was demolished due to health and safety concerns.
Since that time:
- Varsity, club, and intramural teams were required to travel off campus to the Halifax Forum.
- Community activities such as public skating and Dal Tiger hockey camps were no longer able to operate on campus.
The Oulton鈥慡tanish Centre restores an on鈥慶ampus ice facility and:
- Enhances recreation programming and participation.
- Reduces travel time, improving safety and convenience for students.
- Strengthens student experience and campus culture.
- Supports 正品蓝导航鈥檚 broader health and wellness hub.
- Nearly triples the size of the 正品蓝导航 Physiotherapy Clinic (from 975 sq. ft. to 2,250 sq. ft.), creating a more accessible, centrally located clinic for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
- Creates new opportunities for community connection through programming, ice time, and events.
Who funded the Oulton鈥慡tanish Centre?
Funding for the project came from a combination of university sources and generous contributions from alumni and supporters.
- Former Dal Tiger Ian Oulton and his wife, Dr. Margaret Oulton, made a significant leadership gift.
- Ian Oulton and Dr. William (Bill) Stanish (MD鈥�70) served as lead fundraising volunteers.
- Student fees were not increased to fund the Centre.
Who can use the facility?
The Oulton鈥慡tanish Centre operates like 正品蓝导航鈥檚 other recreational facilities:
- The 正品蓝导航 community uses the Centre for varsity, club, intramural, and recreational programming.
- Community use remains an important part of the facility鈥檚 purpose, and external groups are able to book the space.
What happened to the parking lot that was previously on the site?
The 78 parking stalls that were located next to LeMarchant Place were relocated to the opposite end of Wickwire Field.
As part of this work:
- The playing surface of Wickwire Field was shifted during the resurfacing project.
- This adjustment allowed Alumni Crescent to be realigned to accommodate the construction of the Oulton鈥慡tanish Centre.