(HALIFAX) August 25, 2025 - Aramark Canada has been selected as the exclusive food and beverage services provider for Scotiabank Centre’s concessions program following a comprehensive competitive procurement process. The five-year terms commence on August 1, 2025, with the option up to renew for an additional five years.
“We know that food and beverage is a key part of the fan experience at Scotiabank Centre,” said Suzanne Fougere, Executive Vice-President of Events East Group, the organization responsible for operating, maintaining and managing Scotiabank Centre. “As an expert in food and beverage offerings in the sports and entertainment industry, we are confident that Aramark Canada will provide services that will help us continue to evolve our fan experience.”
Events East issued a request for proposals in fall of 2024. Qualifying factors for successful applicants included: approach to partnership, demonstrated expertise in the industry, ability to deliver exceptional fan experiences, competitive financial terms, and strong corporate responsibility practices.
With a focus on community and sustainability in its operations, Aramark Canada aligns with Scotiabank Centre’s commitments to supporting the community and delivering memorable experiences for fans.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Scotiabank Centre and bring our passion for hospitality to fans in Halifax,” said Alison Birdwell, President & CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment. “We share a strong commitment to community and creating unforgettable moments, and we can’t wait to be part of the energy at every event.”
Aramark Canada began operations at Scotiabank Centre throughout the summer in preparation for a busy fall season of events, including multiple concerts and entertainment events, the 2025-2026 regular seasons of the Halifax Mooseheads and the Halifax Thunderbirds, and the 2025 Canadian Curling Trials in November.
About Scotiabank Centre
Scotiabank Centre is Atlantic Canada's largest multipurpose facility, located in the heart of downtown Halifax. As the region's premier venue for sports and entertainment, Scotiabank Centre is at the core of major event activity in Nova Scotia. We welcome more than 500,000 fans annually while hosting more than 100 events each year, including sports, concerts, and major special events, including anchor tenants the Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Thunderbirds, and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.
About Aramark Canada
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Aramark Canada has proudly served clients from coast to coast for over 75 years. With more than 13,000 employees across the country—from Newfoundland & Labrador to British Columbia to Nunavut—we deliver essential services in colleges and universities, healthcare food and facilities, senior living communities, sports venues, remote work sites, and a broad range of business sectors. Our culture is rooted in service, and our people are dedicated to make a positive impact—for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet. Aramark Canada is a recognized leader in hospitality, named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2025, and globally recognized on DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, as well as earning a 100% score on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.ca, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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