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Recreation Nova Scotia inspires and supports a diverse and comprehensive network of partners committed to addressing the recreation needs of all Nova Scotians through the provision of leadership and a strong provincial voice.

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  • Help Us Bring Your Recreation Stories to Parliament Hill

    Help Us Bring Your Recreation Stories to Parliament Hill

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    25 September 2025
    We can't do this without your voice! On behalf of RNS, Graham & Rachel (RNS Exec. Director and CPRA Board Rep.) will be joining colleagues from across the country for a coordinated day of federal advocacy in Ottawa this November. As part of this important effort, delegates will meet with...
  • EDIA Highlight: The Nova Scotia Junior Girls Surf Program

    EDIA Highlight: The Nova Scotia Junior Girls Surf Program

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    24 September 2025
    Lisa Fedoruk "Our daughter had such an incredible experience with Girls on Boards this year. This was her second year learning to surf, and it was so special to see her confidence grow—not only in her own surfing, but also in her ability to support others through the Youth Mentor Clinic. Being...
  • Survey - Community Use of Schools

    Survey - Community Use of Schools

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    22 September 2025
    With leadership from colleagues in the South Shore, Valley, and CCTH, Recreation Nova Scotia is gathering insights on community use of schools.  Our goal is to better understand the challenges and differences in how recreation departments and groups can access school facilities. In order to build a...
  • EDIA Highlight: CCOA Friendship Festival

    EDIA Highlight: CCOA Friendship Festival

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    20 August 2025
    Kerri Jack "We had the chance to catch up with old friends and create some wonderful new friendships along the way." – Friendship Festival Participant. This summer, Corridor Community Options for Adults (CCOA) hosted a Friendship Festival, a celebration of inclusion, connection, and fun. Held at...
  • Province-wide Parks & Trails Restrictions

    Province-wide Parks & Trails Restrictions

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    05 August 2025
    As of 4 pm on August 5, 2025, the Province of Nova Scotia has enacted a woods closure under the Forests Act, restricting all travel in wooded areas. This includes Crown and private lands, to reduce wildfire risk under the extremely dry conditions we have experienced.  What the Woods Closure Means: No...
  • RNS Seeking Proposals For New Training Program

    RNS Seeking Proposals For New Training Program

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    23 July 2025
    Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consultant teams to lead the design and development of a new Recreation Leadership Training Program. This RFP is for Phase One: Development and Design, focusing on an environmental scan, curriculum creation, and...
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R4MH

Guidelines to help make recreation more accessible to people experiencing mental health challenges.
Shared Strategy
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Shared Strategy

Action-oriented priorities to foster engagement in recreation activities
Anti Racism
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Anti-Racism Charter

There has been an escalation of racist and discriminatory behaviour in the recreation sector locally and nationally.