The A. Garnet Brown Memorial Gymnasium was dedicated in recognition of his distinguished career as an athlete and advocate of sports in Nova Scotia.


Located in the Rosaria Student Centre at 131 Lumpkin Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, it is Mount Saint Vincent University’s only gymnasium and is part of the Mount Fitness Centre.

Newly renovated in the spring of 2025, it features:

  • A hardwood floor
  • 1 (one) regulation main court with FIBA (basketball) & FIVA (volleyball) standard courts
  • 2 (two) non-regulation cross courts courts (basketball and volleyball)
  • Spectator seating available for approximately 400 people
  • 4 badminton courts
  • Gymnasium measures 108ft long x 80ft wide

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More about A. Garnet Brown

Brown was a distinguished businessman, Liberal cabinet minister and one of the strongest advocates for sport in Nova Scotia.

Born in Halifax in 1930, Garnet Brown was the President and Director of A.G. Brown and Son for close to 50 years. During his years as President, he was connected with the successful launch of many brands in Atlantic Canada. As a member of the Nova Scotia Heritage Hall of Fame, Garnet Brown was a lead hand in establishing Sport Nova Scotia, making this province the first to have a sport governing body.

Garnet Brown was a generous supporter of Mount Saint University. He was a benefactor, supporter, volunteer and parent. In addition, Garnet was a former member of the Mount Board of Governors, and was instrumental in establishing the Margaret Reardon Brown Jubilee Scholarship program.

As a testament to his achievements and contributions to the University, the Mount renamed the campus gymnasium in his honour in 2011.