Being active and having fun don’t just happen in a recreation centre or by taking part in a recreation program. HRM has many ways for you and your family to get out and get active for free right in your own neighbourhood.
The list below will highlighting a few of these opportunities in neighbourhoods throughout HRM.
Keep checking back to our site as we continue to add to this list.
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Activity |
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| Beechville/Lakeside/Timberlea |
Walking at BLT Rails to Trails |
More information |
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Bike on The Bluff Trail |
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| Hammonds Plains to Hubbards |
Enjoy the Annual Hubbards and Area Winter Carnival |
Coming in February 2012. Presented by the Hubbards and Area Business Association and the Aspotogan Heritage Trust. |
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Walk the St. Margaret's Bay Trail |
More information |
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Hike the Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park |
More information |
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Have a look at the Bay Lookout Park |
More information |
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Take a swim at Queensland Beach |
More information |
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Play some beach volleyball at Cleveland Beach |
More information |
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| Prospect Road |
Have fun at the SS Atlantic Provincial Park in Terence Bay |
More information |
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Campbell Point Park |
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White Rock Park |
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Long Lake Provincial Park |
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| Sheet Harbour |
Fall into Fitness |
During the Fall months, all new members at Seaside Fitness Centre get a free week pass |
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Febraury is Heart Month |
Seaside Fitness Centre members who participate in daily cardiovascular fitness are entered in monthly prize draws for free t-shirts, etc. |
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Take the Roof off Winter |
All Winter, the Sheet Harbour Recreation Centre will have skating parties at the Outdoor Rink on Friday evenings. Music and Hot Chocolate on site!(weather permitting) |
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| Porters Lake |
Volunteer Opportunity |
Volunteer at the new Lake & Shore Community Recreation Centre.
More information |
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| Spryfield to Sambro |
Skateboarding at the Spryfield Skate Park |
Captain William Spry Community Centre |
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Test your skills at Chess Club |
Captain William Spry Community Centre |
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Spryfield Christmas Tree Lighting |
Captain William Spry Community Centre |
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| Eastern Passage |
Get Pumped at the Eastern Passage Outdoor Gym |
For more information contact the Tallahassee Recreation Centre |
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Eastern Passage Outdoor Skating Rink |
For more information contact the Tallahassee Recreation Centre |
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Eastern Passage Skateboard Park |
For more information contact the Tallahassee Recreation Centre |
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Walk through the Eastern Passage Community Garden |
For more information contact the Tallahassee Recreation Centre |
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Enjoy the Eastern Passage Christmas Craft Fair |
Sunday, November 6th at the Tallahassee Recreation Centre |
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| Dartmouth |
Get Pumped at the Dartmouth Outdoor Green Gym |
Corner of Wyse Road and Windmill Road or Head of Lake Banook |
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Walk the Dartmouth Waterfront Trail |
More information |
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Enjoy the Shubenacadie Canal Greenway Corridor |
More information |
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Hike the Portland Lakes Trail |
More information |
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FREE Public Skating |
From November 2011 to March 2012, come out to the Grey Arena on Sundays and enjoy free all ages skating from 3pm - 3:50pm. |
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Have a blast at the Dartmouth North Outdoor Carnival |
August 27, 2011. Contact the Dartmouth North Community Centre for more information. |
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Enjoy the Dartmouth North Festival of Lights |
December 10, 2011 at the Dartmouth North Community Centre |
