Report puts new Wanderers Grounds stadium at $114.7 million in economic activity

An economic-impact assessment by Halifax-based ATN Strategies says a new stadium in Halifax would generate $114.7 million for Nova Scotia.

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By Sam Taylor Culture & Sport Published 21 October 2026, 13:55 UTC 1 source 1 min read

Report: New stadium at Wanderers Grounds would add $114.7 million in economic activity — Photo: Canadian Premier League Photo source

A new stadium at the Wanderers Grounds would generate $114.7 million in total economic activity for Nova Scotia, according to an economic-impact assessment conducted by Halifax-based ATN Strategies. The Canadian Premier League published the figure on Oct. 21.¹

The assessment also credits the Wanderers with $83.3 million in economic impact since the club's first season, the league said. The league did not state in the item how the two figures were calculated or what period the stadium projection covers.¹

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