The Hants County Exhibition Arena is becoming more accessible after a combined investment of $1.1 million from the federal and provincial governments and the West Hants Regional Municipality.
This was announced by MP Kody Blois, MLA Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Deputy Mayor Paul Morton, and Joel Rafuse, President of the Windsor Agricultural Society.
The arena, built in 1981, is the proud home of the Hants County Exhibition, the oldest agricultural fair in North America. With the construction of a new sports complex in the community, the arena no longer needs to also operate as a rink. Because of this, the Windsor Agricultural Society is transforming it into a vibrant community space that will continue to host the annual exhibition.
These upgrades are a part of the transformation and include new energy-efficient washrooms in the former hockey dressing rooms, a more accessible lobby, and more natural light with the addition of windows, resulting in reduced energy use during the day. The brighter and expanded main lobby will also provide a space to celebrate the rich heritage and history of the Hants County Exhibition with displays and memorabilia.
The space will be used for programs, such as skill development and recreational opportunities for youth.
