Team Nova Scotia Information

Introducing Team Nova Scotia

Within this booklet, we proudly present the 2026 representatives of Team Nova Scotia. Hailing from every corner of our province—from vibrant small communities to our dynamic urban centers—these exceptional individuals embody the skill, passion, and dedication that define excellence in skilled trades and technologies.

Each competitor has earned their place through hard work, talent, and a deep commitment to their craft.

Their accomplishments go far beyond the pursuit of medals; they stand as a powerful testament to the creativity, determination, and promise of a new generation of skilled professionals.

Trip Information

For up-to-date trip information see the links below for the Team NS Trip Itinerary as well as our Transit Visual Guide and Schedule.

Please be advised that:

• Due to concerns around FIFA preparation road closures, and increased traffic concerns in downtown Toronto we will not have a minivan for the duration of our trip, only for the evening of competition day 2 for toolbox pick up. So it is extra important that competitors have everything they need before we leave NS or a plan for how to pick it up in Toronto.
• Skills Canada – Nova Scotia can not reimburse for the cost of Ubers and Taxis.
• Everyone on Team Nova Scotia will receive a Presto Transit card loaded with $60. Each trip from Union Station to Exhibition Station is approximately $3. You must swipe your card before getting on the GO train and when you get off the GO train. If you do not scan your card when you get off the train your card will be charged for the full length of the GO train which is $28. If you exceed the $60, refilling the card will be at your own expense.

Travel Reimbursements

We ask that when possible Team Nova Scotia members carpool to and from the airport.

Skills Canada – Nova Scotia will reimburse Team Nova Scotia members for their mileage travelling to and from the Halifax Airport and for team members who are not staying overnight at the Airport Hotel on our return for parking at the SUMMIT Parking Lot. Please use the following $25 discount code when booking your parking. PARKLOCAL2026

To apply for travel reimbursement please complete the linked form. Receipts are required for parking reimbursement. Please select “Skills Canada National Competition (Team NS).

Competition Information

It is important to continue checking your contest descriptions up until the day we leave for the Skills Canada National Competition as changes can be made up until Orientation on May 27.

For up-to-date Competition Rules and Contest Descriptions see links below. Select “Competition Documents” in the drop down menu on mobile and side menu on desktop.

Venue Information

The 2026 Skills Canada National Competition will be hosted at the Enercare Centre in downtown Toronto.

Lunch will be provided on both competition days. Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options will be available at all buffets and clearly labelled. Celiac meals have been ordered and will also be labelled and kept separate from the buffet.

The venue has confirmed that menus will be prepared without nuts, however, while every precaution is taken, a completely nut-free environment cannot be guaranteed, as some ingredients may come from suppliers that are not certified nut-free.

The venue has also confirmed that there will be no fish or shellfish included in the menus.

In addition, the venue will have concessions available for purchase. Linked below is a copy of their menus.

On Competition Days May 28 & 29 “The Market” and “The Deli” will be open from 8am to 4:30pm; and “The Slice” & “The Grillhouse” will be open from 10am to 8pm

On Closing Ceremony Day, May 30  “The Market” will be open from 8am to 3:30pm.