[2] In December 2016, Sports & Entertainment Atlantic owner Derek Martin met with Canadian Premier League officials to discuss launching a franchise in Halifax.

[17] Upon returning to Halifax, the Wanderers were only able to play in front of season ticket holders in order to limit crowd sizes.

Finally, the public was once again allowed to purchase tickets to the Canadian Championship game against CF Montréal, and the 6,413 spectators set a new attendance record.

[26] Many structures are built out of shipping containers, which is an economical and flexible building option, but it also demonstrates a connection with Halifax's history as a port city.

Past modifications include the addition of a patio area below The Kitchen, a premium cornerside area in the southwest portion, the installation of 18 separate entry points to maintain health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new media room installed to replace the camera platforms which were damaged in Hurricane Fiona, and a deployable giant screen.

The proposed stadium would have a modular design, an initial capacity of 8,500 people, and an artificial turf which would increase its usability for other events.

Including renovations to the surrounding landscape, the estimated cost to the city would be $40 million, and the Halifax Wanderers offered to sign a 30-year lease as a means of repayment.

[31] The crest was created by Canadian graphic designer Mark Guilherme[30] based on consultation and feedback from meetings with supporters, Halifax city leaders and local residents.

[34] The team recurrently tops the attendance charts, with frequent sellouts at the Wanderers Grounds,[35] and local businesses often fly their flags of support on game day.

The first supporters group to lobby for a Halifax team to join the Canadian Premier League was founded in September 2016 under the name Wanderers SG.

Another unique aspect of Wanderers supporter culture is "The Cookbook", a paper fanzine written, published, and sold by the Privateers 1882 to function as a game-day programme.

Most notable is the Down The Pub podcast, whose hosts have interviewed dozens of players[38] and coaches,[39] reviewed almost every game, and also worked with the club to co-host events.

[42] Given Halifax's distance from the other teams in the league, fan travel to away games is a relatively uncommon occurrence, although trips to Ontario are the most feasible.