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Register for casual indoor soccer play at Dalbrae Academy in Mabou every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. from September to January. 

Note: Sessions will not take place when school is closed due to holidays, weather, or other school closures.

Note: The school is closed for winter break from December 18 to Jan 4.

Annual Family Membership

Annual Indvidual Membership

RNS Conference 2026

View conference schedule at a glance here (png) and a full schedule here (pdf)!

Best Western Truro - Glengarry
Truro, NS
October 14-15, 2026

Full-Conference Registration Rates: 
RNS Member: $245
Non-Member: $295

**Includes: 1 Meal, snacks and beverages, Opening Ceremony, Keynote Address,RNS AGM, 3 breakout sessions, 1 Venue Tour, Regional Games & 2 Closing Presentations.

*register separately for the RNS Awards Banquet ticket ($65).

For further information regarding program schedule, Recreation Showcase, Sponsorship Opportunities & Regional Games; visit our RNS Conference webpage.

For accessibility requests or inquires, please email Kerri Jack at inclusion@recreationns.ns.ca

Accomodations:

A special conference group rate is available for attendees at the Best Western Glengarry from October 13–14. Rooms are offered at $165 per night and include a complimentary breakfast.

Follow the link provided to book your stay: Best Western Turro- Glengarry | Rooms & Rates

2026 RNS Conference Pre-Conference Events

RNS Golf Event @ Truro Golf Club

Kick off your conference experience with a round of golf and a chance to connect with fellow recreation professionals before the main conference begins!

Join us for a pre-conference golf outing at Truro Golf Club—a relaxed opportunity to get outside, enjoy a round, network with colleagues, and start the conference on a high note.

• 24 Tee times available at a RNS Conference Special Rate between 2:06pm - 2:51pm.
• Price: $40 Tax included for 18 holes, $25 Tax included for 9 Holes, Member Power Cart Rates ($36 Tax In for 18 holes, $18 Tax in for 9 holes).
• Payment to be made on-site.

Whether you're an avid golfer or just looking for a fun way to connect with colleagues, we'd love to have you join us!

Victoria Park Hike

Scott Holman, Urban Forest and Victoria Park Supervisor, will lead a guided hike through Victoria Park at 4:00 p.m. on October 13.

The hike will highlight the ongoing impacts and recovery efforts following Hurricane Fiona, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) prevention initiatives, healthy forest research including his internal salamander study, and some of the unique traditions and "folklore" that have shaped Victoria Park over the years.

It should be a great opportunity to learn more about the park’s natural environment, history, and ongoing stewardship efforts.

Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Location: Meet at Victoria Park Parking Lot (75 Park Rd, Truro, NS B2N 4E5).

Pre-Conference Dinner & Social

7:00pm

The Four Valleys Volunteer Fire Department serves the whole or portions of the communities of: Maryvale, North Grant, Pleasant Valley, Big Marsh, Malignant Cove, Georgeville, Arisaig, McArras Brook, and Knoydart.

A social club for 50+ that holds weekly activities including:

• Darts
• Cribbage
• 45's
• Bridge
• Bowling (non-league)
• Bingo and lunch (bingo is for fun only, prizes are donated items such as ornaments, knitted and crocheted items, and baked goods)
• Chair exercises

Also holds monthly meetings, suppers and dances twice a year, a yearly bus trip, and a BBQ during the last monthly meeting in June.

A.G. Baillie Memorial School is a school ranging from Grades Pre-Primary to Grade 6 owned and controlled by Chignecto Central Regional Center for Education. 

Acadia Park has walking trails, a children's playground and a Miner's Memorial. The park offers a place for visitors to the Town to come and picnic, relax, listen to music or follow the trails and reflect upon nature. There are several access points to the trail. The trail is open year round and is plowed during the winter months. For snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, folks are welcome to go "off-trail".

Climb 365 metres above the Chéticamp River for panoramic views of the Acadian coastline, the Chéticamp river valley and the park's highland interior. Benches along the way let you rest periodically and enjoy the scenery. Watch how the forest changes as you climb steadily to the top and be on the look-out for black bear and moose.

Significant Features: Ocean and mountain scenery
Length: 8.4 km (5.2 mi) loop
Hiking Time: 3 - 4 hours
Elevation: 20 - 365 m (65 - 1200 ft.)
For your comfort and safety:
- Do not approach, disturb or feed wild animals.
- Take along appropriate clothing
- rapid weather changes often occur on the plateau or along the coast.
- Carry water with you, especially for longer trails, climbs or open barrens.
- Bring insect repellent as black flies and mosquitoes are common all summer.
- Mountain bikes are permitted only where indicated, for public safety and protection of the environment.
- Stay on boardwalks to protect fragile vegetation.
- Do not throw food or scraps along the trails or roads.
- Read "Keep it Wild, Keep it Safe" brochure, available at park visitor centres.

Active Pictou County helps residents and communities become more active, more often. We work with local partners, municipalities, and organizations to create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to move in ways that feel enjoyable, accessible, and sustainable.

Our work includes improving active transportation routes, supporting volunteer trail groups, offering after‑school programs, collaborating on hiking and walking initiatives, developing trails, and helping people access programs and services. By building connections between people, places, and resources, we make it easier for everyone to be active in their daily lives.

Active Pictou County is a partnership between the Town of Pictou and the Municipality of Pictou County, supported by the Province of Nova Scotia through the Municipal Physical Activity Leadership (MPAL) program.

Register for casual pickleball in Cheticamp, running from February to June. Once registered, you can come play twice a week whenever it works for you—no commitment to attend every session! Grab your paddle, meet up with others, and enjoy a fun way to stay active.

Note: Sessions will not take place when school is closed due to holidays, weather, or other school closures.

Register for casual pickleball in Cheticamp, running from September to January. Once registered, you can come play twice a week whenever it works for you—no commitment to attend every session! Grab your paddle, meet up with others, and enjoy a fun way to stay active.

Note: Sessions will not take place when school is closed due to holidays, weather, or other school closures.

Note: The school is closed for winter break from December 18 to Jan 4.

Register for casual pickleball at Bayview Education Centre in Port Hood, running Mondays & Wednesdays (7:00 - 8:30 p.m.) from September to January. Once registered, you can come play twice a week whenever it works for you—no commitment to attend every session! Grab your paddle, meet up with others, and enjoy a fun way to stay active.

Note: Sessions will not take place when school is closed due to holidays, weather, or other school closures.

Note: The school is closed for winter break from December 18 to Jan 4.

Register for casual Volleyball Play at Bayview Education Centre in Port Hood every Tuesday (7:00 - 8:30 p.m.) from September to January. Once registered, you can come play weekly whenever it works for you—no commitment to attend every session! 

Note: Sessions will not take place when school is closed due to holidays, weather, or other school closures.

Note: The school is closed for winter break from December 18 to Jan 4.

Advanced Volleyball Conditioning Camp hosted by Melanie MacDonald at Whycocomagh Education Centre is designed for highschool students looking to participate in a refresher camp before school starts. The camp is open to students grades 9-12. 
*** Intermediate to advanced skills only**

The camp has space for 24 participants and the cost is $70
Attend as many as possible but not mandetory

The Africentric Heritage park opened in 2000 and bears the inscription “to our children." It was created to commemorate the past, focus on the present and provide a foundation for the cultural future of African Nova Scotians. The Park is situated on Vale Road in the South end of New Glasgow. At the heart of the park is a pyramid-shaped building, which symbolizes the pyramids of Egypt. Each side of the building represents a portion of the history and migration story of the Black community in Nova Scotia.