Gymnasium renovation update

We are excited to announce that renovations to the A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium are underway.

The Mount Fitness Centre’s conditioning room and fitness studio will remain fully operational, but there will be changes to gymnasium access.

March 17 until mid-May 2025:
– Gymnasium will be closed. No access.

We will continue to provide updates throughout the renovation process. If you have any questions, please email gymrentals@msvu.ca.

The MSVU Athletics and Recreation department offers gymnasium and studio rentals throughout the year.

To request a rental: Complete and submit the online Facility Rental Request Form

For more information on facility rentals, please read the details below. If you have any questions email gymrentals@msvu.ca.

Facilities & Rates

A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium

  • 1 regulation main court or two non-regulation courts (basketball and volleyball)
  • Spectator seating available for approximately 350 people
  • 4 badminton courts

$60.00 plus hst*

Mount Fitness Centre Exercise Studio

  • Hardwood floor
  • Mirrors along three walls

$30.00 plus hst*

*All rates are for a 55 minute booking.

Rentals must end on time to maintain the facility schedule. Failure to leave on time will result in late charges.

Available by arrangement

Additional fees may apply for these items:

  • Volleyball, badminton, and pickleball nets
  • Score clock
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Microphone and speakers
  • Locker room access*
  • Classroom (MSVU Conference Services)
  • Canteen (restrictions apply)
  • Signage

Liability Insurance Requirement

Proof of insurance is required before the rental begins. 

As required by Mount Saint Vincent University, the Renter shall, at it’s own expense, and without limiting obligations or liabilities herein, provide and maintain the following policies of insurance with insurers licensed in Nova Scotia and in forms and amounts accepted by Mount Saint Vincent University.

General Liability Insurance with a limit of two million dollars ($2,000,000), inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage including loss of use there of. Such insurance shall extend to cover the Renter and the Renter’s Guests, it’s officers, employees, servants, agents, contractors, and volunteers as additionally insured with respect to liability arising out of the use of or occupation by the Renter and the Renter’s Guests of the property belonging to Mount Saint Vincent University.

Rental Availability

Our peak season of facility activity runs from September-April. During this time, rental space is limited.

Space is primarily allocated to MSVU programming – varsity athletics, campus recreation, academic classes, and member time. Any additional available space is designated for rental groups.

Please submit the Facility Rental Request Form to request availability.