John Brother MacDonald Stadium
The John Bother MacDonald Stadium is the lone stadium in New Glasgow with a single ice surface and full service Mezzanine (365 days a year). The Scotia Rink Commission oversees the governance of the Stadium and a new management committee will soon be formed. Stadium staff include Melody Board (Administrative Assistant), Scott Cooke (Chief Operator & Charge hand), and Robert Davidson (Operator).
The Stadium has ice in nine months of the year (August – April). During the remainder of the year we host a variety of events such as home shows, bingo, monster trucks and other events that require larger venues.

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Riverfront Marina

Boater Advisory - Shallow Spot in East River Channel

The Town of New Glasgow assumed operations for the Riverfront Marina May 2006. The Riverfront Marina is a seasonal operation running from May until October of each year. The facility offers 30 berths with some visitor berths as well. Shower facilities as well as water and electrical hook up for boaters and visitors is available.
The Marina serves both regular fuel as well as diesel fuel.
Also available is a seasonal Visitor Information Kiosk, which is open during regular summer hours. The Kiosk provides helpful information for those visiting our area as well as provincial information.
A parking area is located at the marina and offers security lighting.
Our staff is always ready to launch and receive your boat during regular hours.

Profile of John "Brother" MacDonald
The contributions of John Brother MacDonald to his community are legendary. Through athletics, education, community leadership and journalism, John Brother MacDonald has had a profound effect upon many generations and has been an icon in the community of Pictou County.
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