A Message to our Community About the Nova Scotia Stampede
After careful consideration, the Board of the Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC), in consultation with senior management from the RECC, has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the Nova Scotia Stampede in 2026.
Over the past two years, the Nova Scotia Stampede has grown into an incredibly popular and well-attended event, drawing strong support from our community and visitors alike. We are proud of the success it achieved in such a short time, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who participated, volunteered, attended, and helped make it such a memorable experience.
The RECC is currently facing a number of operational and infrastructure priorities that require focused attention. Senior RECC management has advised that resources must be directed toward addressing these needs in the months ahead. As a result, we do not feel we have the capacity at this time to deliver the world-class event that the public has come to expect and deserve.
This was not a decision made lightly. The Board and RECC senior management recognize how much this event means to the community and share in the disappointment that many will feel.
Over the coming months, the board and management will undertake a budgeting and planning process to address the facility’s priorities. Once that work is complete, we will revisit the possibility of hosting the Nova Scotia Stampede again in 2027.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping make this event such a special part of our community over the past two years.
Tim Johnson
RECC Board Chair