Welcome to the MBC
Located in the former Mahone Bay School, the heart of the community. Mahone Bay Centre is an historic building brought to life each day by the artists, businesses, fitness programs, and vast array of community programs offered for all ages. Whether you’re interested in renting our beautifully renovated spaces, participating in programs or visiting a variety of local businesses and practitioners, the Mahone Bay Centre has something for everyone!
Mahone Bay 2022 AGM
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting,
Monday May 23,
7 pm
Hennigar room.
Monday May 23,
7 pm
Hennigar room.
The Mahone Bay Centre brings 21st Century Technology into Hundred Year Old building
The Mahone Bay Centre Society is excited to announce that the long-awaited geothermal project is moving ahead thanks to assistance from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
Geothermal energy taps natural heat in the ground and will significantly cut costs for heating and air conditioning in the Mahone Bay Centre. Geothermal is an environmentally friendly, renewable energy source which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The oil-fired heating system in the original part of the building will be converted to a geothermal heating and cooling system.
The $217,000 project will be funded in large part through a $145,966 non-repayable contribution from ACOA, which was formally announced by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, on February 24.
This is excellent news for everyone who uses the centre, The building has become increasingly hot during the summer, and more costly to heat during the winter. The conversion to geothermal will provide air conditioning for the first time, and dramatically reduce both our fuel bills and our carbon footprint.
The remaining third of funding will come from donations to The Mahone Bay Centre and money currently set aside for capital improvements. Work began last month.
The geothermal conversion is just one energy-saving project underway at the Centre. The attic in the older part of the building has recently been insulated, and a plan is being developed to upgrade all non-LED lights in the building.
The February 24 announcement also brought good news for one of the MBC’s tenants. The Mahone Bay United Soccer Association will receive nearly $78,000 to upgrade the playing surface and facilities of the town’s outdoor field, which is adjacent to the MBC.
The two projects in Mahone Bay were among 18 on the South Shore that received close to $1.4 million under ACOA’s Canada Community Revitalization Fund, which provides funding for shared community spaces to make them safer, greener and more accessible.
Geothermal energy taps natural heat in the ground and will significantly cut costs for heating and air conditioning in the Mahone Bay Centre. Geothermal is an environmentally friendly, renewable energy source which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The oil-fired heating system in the original part of the building will be converted to a geothermal heating and cooling system.
The $217,000 project will be funded in large part through a $145,966 non-repayable contribution from ACOA, which was formally announced by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, on February 24.
This is excellent news for everyone who uses the centre, The building has become increasingly hot during the summer, and more costly to heat during the winter. The conversion to geothermal will provide air conditioning for the first time, and dramatically reduce both our fuel bills and our carbon footprint.
The remaining third of funding will come from donations to The Mahone Bay Centre and money currently set aside for capital improvements. Work began last month.
The geothermal conversion is just one energy-saving project underway at the Centre. The attic in the older part of the building has recently been insulated, and a plan is being developed to upgrade all non-LED lights in the building.
The February 24 announcement also brought good news for one of the MBC’s tenants. The Mahone Bay United Soccer Association will receive nearly $78,000 to upgrade the playing surface and facilities of the town’s outdoor field, which is adjacent to the MBC.
The two projects in Mahone Bay were among 18 on the South Shore that received close to $1.4 million under ACOA’s Canada Community Revitalization Fund, which provides funding for shared community spaces to make them safer, greener and more accessible.
The Mahone Bay Centre is holding one of their signature booksale
Monday May 23, Victoria Day
Thank you for your support as we fundraise for the future!
Monday May 23, Victoria Day
Thank you for your support as we fundraise for the future!
What's happening at the MBC?
CENTRE-EVENTSEverything from Yoga to Bridge, it all happens here!
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CENTRE-TALKLectures, talks, conversations
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CENTRE-ARTVisual arts, theatre, music,
classes of all kinds. |
CENTRE-SERVICES
Chiropractic, massage, travel, tutoring, and more.
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CENTRE-SPACESView and book one of our great spaces for your next event.
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