2025 Recreation Nova Scotia's Conference theme had been Rooted in Relationships: Celebration, Community, & Connection Through Recreation.
This theme emerged from thoughtful discussions between RNS staff and our regional host planning committee. Throughout these conversations, it became evident that connection, both at the conference and in the everyday work of recreation professionals, is not only a core value but a driving force behind what we do.
Continuing to foster these connections and building strong relationships among us as recreation professionals is how we create a more unified, resilient, and impactful recreation sector. By learning from one another, sharing successes and challenges, and celebrating the communities we serve, we strengthen the foundation of our field and inspire collective growth.
Speaker Presentations
- Recreation Nova Scotia: RNS Anti-Racism Training
- New Dawn Enterprises: Sowing Seeds & Planting Roots
- Under Current Youth Society: Iceland Prevention Model
- Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia: Building Welcoming & Inclusive Spaces in Recreation
- Dalhousie University & Recreation Nova Scotia: Equipment Loan Programs in Nova Scotia
- NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage: Trail Asset Management Information (TAMI)
- Harbourstone Enhanced Care & Shannex Celtic Court: Bridging Generations - A Summer of Youth & Elder Engagement
- Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association: Wilderness Connections - Community, Belonging & the Outdoors
- Active Living Alliance for Canadians With a Disability: Municipal Guide - Best Practices for Disability Inclusion
- Island Skateboard Association: Animating Public SpacesThrough Skateboarding
- Dalhousie University: Mobilizing the Benefits of Nature for Wellbeing
- SHIFT Partnership: Advancing Inclusive Recreation
- Cape Breton University: Connecting Research to Recreation
- Rachel Bedingfield: Reflection on the National Inclusive Parks & Greenspaces Symposium
- Mike Maguire & Kael Hueston: The Landscape of Post-Secondary Recreation Education in Canada
- Engage Nova Scotia: Recreation & Quality of Life In Nova Scotia
2025 RNS Annual General Meeting
The 2025 Recreation Nova Scotia Annual General Meeting took place at the Holiday Inn in Sydney, NS from 9:00-10:15am.
- 2025 AGM Agenda
- 2024 - 2025 Financial Statements
- 2024 - 2025 Annual Report
- 2024 AGM Minutes
- 2025 AGM Minutes
- 2025 AGM Resolution
Regional Games
2025 Regional Games theme was Rec-tacular Carnival Night. That's right, we are hosted a carnival for regional games which included individual games of chance and skill, opportunities to challenge regional opponents and a regional tug-of-war tournament. Regions collected points in a tug-of-war tournament, participated in thecostume competition, and collected tickets at all sorts of fun games.
Congratulations South Shore Region, for being the 2025 Regional Games Champions!
Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors!
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Presenting Partner
NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Funding Partner
Life Saving Society of Nova Scotia
Banquet Sponsor
BrokerLink
Platinum Sponsor
Placemaking4G
Gold Sponsor
Volunteer NS
Gold Sponsor
Tessier Récréo-Parc
Silver Sponsor
Fireworks FX
Silver Sponsor
Municipality of the County of Victoria
Silver Sponsor
Cardiac Cycle Society of Nova Scotia
Silver Sponsor
Cobequid Consulting
Silver Sponsor
Municipality of the County of Richmond
Silver Sponsor
Cape Breton University
Silver Sponsor
RC Strategies
Bronze Sponsor
Wadden Physiotherapy and Sport Performance
Bronze Sponsor
NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus
Bronze Sponsor
Think Beef.ca
Bronze Sponsor
Protocase
Bronze Sponsor
Thank You to Our Supporting Partners
YMCA Cape Breton and Sport and Social Club of Cape Breton will be offering delegates passes to enjoy their facilities. Find them in your bag when you arrive!
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