McMillan Centre for Community Engagement
The McMillan Centre for Community Engagement is home of the Holland College Hurricanes, our varsity sports teams. A gym membership is included in the fees paid by students registered in programs on the Prince of Wales Campus and the Tourism and Culinary Centre. Other students, employees, alumni, and retirees receive a reduced rate when they purchase a membership. The MCCE also offers reasonable rates to members of the public.
The 9,400 square foot gymnasium has seating capacity for more than 1,000. The floor is marked for basketball, volleyball and badminton courts and is surrounded by a full perimeter indoor walking/running track. The fitness centre includes an assisted pull-up/dip machine, lat pulldown, cable row, lying leg curl, knee extension, pec dec, cable cross over, medicine balls and dumbbells from 5-50 lbs. The cardio and assessment area includes spin bikes, treadmills, erg rowers, ellipticals, 4front & stationary bikes. There's also a fitness studio, the Hurricanes Physiotherapy clinic, and changing rooms with day-use lockers and washrooms.
Hours of Operation
Sept 3 – May 31, 2026
Please note: doors lock at 10:30pm every day
- Monday – Friday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday: 8 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday: 12 AM to 11 PM
June 1 – Aug 31st
Please note: doors are by member card access only
- Monday – Friday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday/Sunday: 8 AM to 6 PM
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FITNESS MEMBERSHIP FEES
STUDENTS PRICE HST TOTAL Annual fees for full-time studuents for students in programs on PWC and in the TCC. Membership is mandatory and included in their fees. $80 $12 $92 Annual fees for part-time students on PWC and at the Tourism & Culinary Centre and full-time students at other Holland College locations. $80 $12 $92 Monthly feees for Adult Education and LINC students
(to a maximum of $180 + HST annually)$30 $4.50 $34.50 Monthly fees for students of other institutions $30 $4.50 $34.50 Purchase a membership here
FACULTY AND STAFF PRICE HST TOTAL Annual fees for faculty and staff Individual Memberships $120 $18 $138 Annual fees for faculty and staff Family Memberships
(spouses and dependent children only)$200 $30 $230 Annual fees for Holland College retirees
(must be member of ASHCOR)$225 $33.75 $258.75 Purchase a membership here
ALUMNI PRICE HST TOTAL Annual fees for Alumni $275 $41.25 $316.25 Purchase a membership here
COMMUNITY PRICE HST TOTAL Day Pass $10 $1.50 $11.50 1 month $75 $11.25 $86.25 6 months $260 $39 $299 1 year $400 $60 $460 Senior – annual $275 $41.25 $316.25 Family (2 Adults + 2 Youth under 18) – annual $825 $123.75 $948.75 Purchase a membership here
INDOOR WALKING TRACK MEMBERSHIP FEE PRICE HST TOTAL 1 month $10 $1.50 $11.50 4 months $30 $4.50 $34.50 8 months $60 $9 $69 12 months $80 $12 $92 Purchase a membership here
SUMMER MEMBERSHIP
(JUNE TO SEPTEMBER)PRICE HST TOTAL Community $175 $26.25 $201.25 Students (Student ID required) $60 $9 $69 -
GYMNASIUM
Multi-use 9,400 square foot gym that is marked for:
- 1 full court basketball or 2 cross-court basketball
- 1 full court volleyball or 2 cross-court volleyball
- 3 badminton courts
SEATING
- bleacher gym floor seating capacity 660 people
- additional space for seating (300) on the gym floor
- full perimeter walking/running track overlooking gym provides additional spectator viewing for 400 people, plus additional standing space
GYM RELATED SPACES
- fitness centre, which includes assisted pull-up/dip machine, lat pulldown, cable row, lying leg curl, knee extension, pec dec, cable cross over, medicine balls and dumbbells from 5-50 lbs
- indoor walking/running track
- fitness studio
- first aid/physiotherapy room
- 4 team locker rooms complete with a change area, lockers, showers and washrooms
- Officials locker room complete with a change area, lockers, shower and washroom
- male/female change rooms with lockers, shower and washroom
- Cardio and assessment area which includes spin bikes, treadmills, erg rowers, ellipticals, 4front, stationary bikes
OTHER SPACES AND AMENITIES
- public washrooms
- food service
- cafe/social space adjacent to the gym
- hospitality room
- 12-seat boardroom
- interactive classrooms
- multi-use spaces
EXTERIOR
- bus layby for visitor bus drop off
- nearby parking
- located downtown, with close proximity to hotels, restaurants
BOOKABLE ROOMS
- 214 – Classroom (seats 35)
- 215 – Fitness Studio
- 219 – Maroon Room (seats 24)
PARKING
Parking is available at the following locations when visiting the McMillan Centre for Community Engagement.
- Limited spaces available in front of the McMillan Centre for Community Engagement along Grafton Street.
- Grafton Street parking lot across from Glendenning Hall (residence).
- Grafton Street parking lot next to the Joe Ghiz Park (across from Charlottetown Event Grounds).
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To book the gym, boardroom, dance studio, or classroom, please contact Nadine Moore
RENTAL RATES:ROOM SPECIFICS RATE Gymnasium Full Gymnasium $100/hr + HST Gymnasium 1/2 Gymnasium $50/hr + HST Maroon Room Boardroom for 20 People, screen & projector $50/hr + HST Studio Hardwood Dance Floor, Mirrored walls, dance bar & sound system $50/hr + HST Classroom Classroom for 42 people, screen & projector $25/hr + HST
We are pleased to offer fitness programming in the McMillan Studio. Classes are led by a virtual instructor. This is a user-friendly way to get active (go at your own pace, lots of variety, and a virtual instructor offers varying levels of modified options)
Participation is at the participant’s own risk.
Beginning Monday, Sept 15th all MCCE Members will have free access to sign up for fitness classes. All you need is indoor (never worn outside) footwear!
The weekly class schedule will be as follows:
| Mon | 12:10pm – 12:50pm | Strength Training |
| Tues | 12:10pm – 12:50pm | Yoga |
| Wed | 12:10pm – 12:50pm | Strength Training |
| Thurs | 12:10pm – 12:50pm | Yoga |
Classes are FREE for all MCCE members; however, space is limited so participants must sign up to secure their spot. Sign-up for a class does not open until two days prior to the class.
Sign up here using your college credentials: https://recreation.hollandcollege.com/booking (be sure to click the maroon bar that says “Students and Staff”)
Contact Nadine Moore for more information at nrmoore@hollandcollege.com
McMillan Centre for Community Engagement
323 Grafton Street
Charlottetown, PE
Tel: 902-566-9629
Mailing Address
Attn: McMillan Centre for Community Engagement
Holland College
140 Weymouth Street
Charlottetown, PE
Canada, C1A 4Z1
Monday, Sept 1: Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept 30: National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Monday, Oct 13: Thanksgiving
Tuesday, Nov 11: Remembrance Day
Dec 24th - 26th - Closed
Dec 27 - 6:30am - 6:30pm
Dec 28th - 6:30am - 6:30pm
Dec 29th - 6:30am - 6:30pm
Dec 30th - 6:30am - 6:30pm
Dec 31st - Jan 1st - Closed
Monday, Feb 16: Islander Day
Friday, April 3rd: Good Friday
Sunday, April 5th: Easter Sunday
Monday, April 6th: Easter Monday
Monday, May 18: Victoria Day
Wednesday, July 1: Canada Day
Friday, Aug 21: Gold Cup Day