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Take the Roof Off Winter:
Take the Roof Off Winter is our winter active campaign that helps Nova Scotians of all ages improve their health and quality of life by being active during the winter months! This year we're partnering with Healthy Tomorrow Foundation and their Make Your Move campaign. We hope to reach Nova Scotians far and wide with an interactive and educational campaign.
Win prizes with the 2021 winter photo/video challenge!
There will be FIVE challenges this winter, and FIVE awesome prizes! Every other week you'll be given a challenge that you'll be asked to record either by photo or video (bonus points if you submit both). See contest rules below. PLUS, just for entering the contest you will win a toque and bag! Please note: maximum 1 prize pack per person (not per challenge) while supplies last.
Winter photo/video challenge dates 2021:
Challenge #1: Monday, January 4
Take a photo and/or video of yourself (or your friends and family) doing your favorite winter activity - that could be anything from going snowshoeing, to sledding, to making snow art. Anything that gets you moving!
Last day to submit: Friday, January 15.
Winner announced: Sunday, January 17.
Prize: Two day passes and two rental sets of ski equipment or snowshoes to North Highlands Nordic Ski Club.
Challenge #2: Monday, January 18
Take a photo and/or video of your favorite winter view. Explore the great outdoors and show us your favorite spot!
Last day to submit: Friday, January 29,
Winner announced: Sunday, January 31.
Prize: Four full day lift tickets to Ski Ben Eoin.
Challenge #3: Monday, February 1
We want to see where you're from! Take a photo and/or video of your favorite part of your community.
Last day to submit: Friday, February 12.
Winner announced: Sunday, February 14.
Prize: $25 gift card to Nova Camp.
Challenge #4: Monday, February 15
Take a photo and/or video of your favorite Nova Scota Trail.
Last day to submit: Friday, February 26.
Winner announced: Sunday, February 28.
Prize: $50 gift card to Nova Camp.
Challenge #5: Monday, March 1
Take a photo and/or video of you and your winter buddy - that could be your furry friend, your walking mate, or maybe it's the nature around you that keeps you company while you're out.
Last day to submit: Friday, March 12.
Winner announced: Sunday, March 14.
Prize: Four family passes to Rath Eastlink Community Centre
Check out our winter blog with Make Your Move:
NS Trails - There's a trail out there waiting to be explored this winter!
NS Trails Takes The Roof Off Winter from NS Trails on Vimeo.
Check out some photos from our participants last year:
Have a winter event happening this season or interested in collaberationg with RNS for the next Take the Roof Off Winter? E-mail: !
North Highlands Nordic | Ski Ben Eoin | Rath Eastlink Community Centre | Nova Camp