Athletics & Recreation

Oulton‑Stanish Centre

This brand-new, 60,000-square-foot facility on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus is a dynamic and inclusive space for Dalhousie students, faculty and staff, and for the greater Halifax community. The Oulton-Stanish Centre offers a fresh facility for ice sports and serves as an on-campus wellness hub.

The Oulton-Stanish Centre is the new home of the Dalhousie Tigers men's and women's hockey programs, as well as the intramural hockey program, and our ringette and figure skating clubs. It will also be the location of the Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic opening in May of 2026.

The Oulton-Stanish Centre is located at 6191 South St. Click here to locate the Oulton-Stanish Centre on Dalhousie's campus map.

Quick Facts:

  • Boasts a 200’ x 85’ ice surface with hockey and ringette lines
  • 6 community use locker rooms and a referees' room
  • Seating for 952 with a total spectator capacity of ~1200
  • 2 concession spaces
  • Event room with a capacity for 125 people
Find out more...

To find out more about renting space at the Oulton-Stanish Centre, visit our facilty rentals page or contact us at reservations@dal.ca.

The Oulton Stanish Centre has opportunities for donors and sponsors to make an impact. Visit our Giving page to learn more.



“I see it as a central hub on campus, whether it’s watching the Tigers, gathering for festivals and special events, or rekindling alumni hockey leagues—the appeal for our community can’t be overemphasized. This will truly be a community centre.”

- Dr. William Stanish (MD’70)