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• builds confidence
• supports creativity
• creates friendships that last a lifetime!

• helmet with face mask
• Gloves or heavy mittens
• Skates
• Warm clothes (snow pants are also recommended to help keep dry)

The Inverness County Running Race Circuit pulls together the community races held during festivals and special events. The participants are required to register with each community organizing group individually. By Registering through this program we will track the finishing order of the participants and award points based on the following scale. 

1st place=20 points, 2nd place= 19 points, 3rd place=18 point, etc.

The races taking part in this years series are as follows:

Weekly Friday sessions combine fun game play and instruction. Safe and supportive environment for all skill levels.  Participants should dress warmly and must bring clean indoor sneakers and a helmet (hockey, bike, and skateboard). All other equipment is provided. The club provides family discounts. Program fees are $115 for the first child, $175 for two children and $215 for three children. Fees to be paid at the club by cash or debit

Weekly Friday sessions combine fun game play and instruction. Safe and supportive environment for all skill levels.  Participants should dress warmly and must bring clean indoor sneakers and a helmet (hockey, bike, and skateboard). All other equipment is provided. The club provides family discounts. Program fees are $115 for the first child, $175 for two children and $215 for three children. Fees to be paid at the club by cash or debit

U16 & U18 Player Registration serves three specific purposes: 

1. Allowing older players to be members of Basketball Nova Scotia and potentially participate in any/all BNS related programming for the 2026/27 season, including a u16 rep team, if one is formed.

2. Creates registration opportunity for 'over age' players intending to participate on the U14 Junior X Boys or Girls team, if the opportunity becomes available.

3. Helps AMBA understand the interest of older players to form competitive teams following the traditional high school season to be eligible to compete in the BNS Provincial Championships.

Cost of the program is $100

Kids on the Move is a FREE program designed to encourage our youth to embrace active living by making walking a natural part of their daily routine. By fostering a culture of walking in our community, we aim to instill lifelong habits of health and physical activity in our children.

Join us in making this an enjoyable and beneficial part of our children's lives!

Ready to build, fly, and have some fun? Come see if you have what it takes to build your very own tetrahedral kite! All materials are provided for this fun, hands-on 45-minute family activity.

Location: Whycocomagh Public Library

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly activity at the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre! Whether you're brand new to salsa or just want to try something different, everyone is welcome!

• Learn the basics of salsa.

• Connect with local community members.

• Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

• Discover resources available for newcomers and residents.

Date and time: Oct 15, 6–7 p.m.
Location: Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre
Cost: FREE; snacks will be provided.
Register: https://playfinder.ca or drop-in

For more info, you can email:  ocean.le@invernesscounty.ca

Little Wiggles & Wonder
Music, movement, and sensory play for little ones and their grown-ups.

Little hands, busy feet, and big discoveries! Join us at the Barrington RecPlex for a playful program for children from birth to under 2 years, together with a parent or caregiver.

Explore songs, gentle movement, playful rhythms, and sensory activities that invite little ones to reach, wiggle, listen, touch, and discover. Activities offer different ways to participate for babies and toddlers at their own developmental stage and pace.

Share smiles, connect with other families, and enjoy time together in a relaxed, welcoming space. There’s room for cuddles, curiosity, and all the wiggles in between!

Wednesdays, starting October 14, 11:30 am-noon. 

Free with membership, drop in rates available. 

Any for-profit group that supports the purpose and objectives of Recreation Nova Scotia is eligible for Corporate/Business Membership. Corporate/Business members are eligible for two representatives with voting and full membership privileges, including discounts on events, resources and training opportunities, and access to all member communications.  

Corporate/Business membership: $130 per year

RNS memberships are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually.

Recreation Nova Scotia Vision

We envision a province in which everyone is engaged in meaningful, accessible recreation experiences that foster:

• Individual wellbeing: Individuals with optimal mental and physical wellbeing, who are engaged and contributing members of their families and communities
• Community wellbeing: Communities that are healthy, inclusive, welcoming, resilient and sustainable
• The wellbeing of our natural and built environments: Environments that are appreciated, nurtured and sustained.

RNS Membership is open to any individual who supports RNS’ purpose and objectives. Upon payment of their annual fee, an individual member is entitled to all the rights and privileges of RNS membership, including discounts on events and training opportunities, access to all RNS programs and mailouts, and the opportunity to vote and hold office. 

Individual membership: $70 per year

We envision a province in which everyone is engaged in meaningful, accessible recreation experiences that foster:

• Individual wellbeing: Individuals with optimal mental and physical wellbeing, who are engaged and contributing members of their families and communities
• Community wellbeing: Communities that are healthy, inclusive, welcoming, resilient and sustainable
• The wellbeing of our natural and built environments: Environments that are appreciated, nurtured and sustained.

Annual Memberships are valid from April 1 - March 31 yearly.

Any city, town, village, rural municipality or First Nations community who supports the purpose and objectives of Recreation Nova Scotia is eligible for Municipal membership. All recreation employees, Recreation Committee members and elected officials may be included in a Municipal membership. Each individual names under a Municipal membership will be entitled to full membership benefits, including voting privileges, discounts on events, resources and training opportunities, and all member communications. 

Municipal membership fees are based on population as follows:

Municipal membership (population 0 - 4,999): $600 per year

Municipal membership (population 5,000 - 14,999 ): $700 per year

Municipal membership (population 15,000 - 54,999): $900 per year

Municipal membership (population 55,000+): $1,300 per year

RNS memberships are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually.

Recreation Nova Scotia Vision

We envision a province in which everyone is engaged in meaningful, accessible recreation experiences that foster: 

• Individual wellbeing: Individuals with optimal mental and physical wellbeing, who are engaged and contributing members of their families and communities 
• Community wellbeing: Communities that are healthy, inclusive, welcoming, resilient and sustainable 
• The wellbeing of our natural and built environments: Environments that are appreciated, nurtured and sustained. 

Any city, town, village, rural municipality or First Nations community who supports the purpose and objectives of Recreation Nova Scotia is eligible for Municipal membership. All recreation employees, Recreation Committee members and elected officials may be included in a Municipal membership. Each individual names under a Municipal membership will be entitled to full membership benefits, including voting privileges, discounts on events, resources and training opportunities, and all member communications. 

Municipal membership fees are based on population as follows:

Municipal membership (population 0 - 4,999): $600 per year

Municipal membership (population 5,000 - 14,999 ): $700 per year

Municipal membership (population 15,000 - 54,999): $900 per year

Municipal membership (population 55,000+): $1,300 per year

RNS memberships are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually.

Recreation Nova Scotia Vision

We envision a province in which everyone is engaged in meaningful, accessible recreation experiences that foster: 

• Individual wellbeing: Individuals with optimal mental and physical wellbeing, who are engaged and contributing members of their families and communities 
• Community wellbeing: Communities that are healthy, inclusive, welcoming, resilient and sustainable 
• The wellbeing of our natural and built environments: Environments that are appreciated, nurtured and sustained. 

Any city, town, village, rural municipality or First Nations community who supports the purpose and objectives of Recreation Nova Scotia is eligible for Municipal membership. All recreation employees, Recreation Committee members and elected officials may be included in a Municipal membership. Each individual names under a Municipal membership will be entitled to full membership benefits, including voting privileges, discounts on events, resources and training opportunities, and all member communications. 

Municipal membership fees are based on population as follows:

Municipal membership (population 0 - 4,999): $600 per year

Municipal membership (population 5,000 - 14,999 ): $700 per year

Municipal membership (population 15,000 - 54,999): $900 per year

Municipal membership (population 55,000+): $1,300 per year

RNS memberships are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually.

Recreation Nova Scotia Vision

We envision a province in which everyone is engaged in meaningful, accessible recreation experiences that foster: 

• Individual wellbeing: Individuals with optimal mental and physical wellbeing, who are engaged and contributing members of their families and communities 
• Community wellbeing: Communities that are healthy, inclusive, welcoming, resilient and sustainable 
• The wellbeing of our natural and built environments: Environments that are appreciated, nurtured and sustained. 

Any city, town, village, rural municipality or First Nations community who supports the purpose and objectives of Recreation Nova Scotia is eligible for Municipal membership. All recreation employees, Recreation Committee members and elected officials may be included in a Municipal membership. Each individual names under a Municipal membership will be entitled to full membership benefits, including voting privileges, discounts on events, resources and training opportunities, and all member communications. 

Municipal membership fees are based on population as follows:

Municipal membership (population 0 - 4,999): $600 per year

Municipal membership (population 5,000 - 14,999 ): $700 per year

Municipal membership (population 15,000 - 54,999): $900 per year

Municipal membership (population 55,000+): $1,300 per year

RNS memberships are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually. 

Recreation Nova Scotia Vision

We envision a province in which everyone is engaged in meaningful, accessible recreation experiences that foster: 

• Individual wellbeing: Individuals with optimal mental and physical wellbeing, who are engaged and contributing members of their families and communities 
• Community wellbeing: Communities that are healthy, inclusive, welcoming, resilient and sustainable 
• The wellbeing of our natural and built environments: Environments that are appreciated, nurtured and sustained. 

Any individual enrolled as a full-time student in secondary or post-secondary study is eligible for student membership. The student member would have all the rights and privileges of full membership, including discounts on services and training, access to all RNS programs and mailouts, and the opportunity to vote and hold office. 

Student membership: $35 per year

Recreation Nova Scotia Vision

We envision a province in which everyone is engaged in meaningful, accessible recreation experiences that foster:

• Individual wellbeing: Individuals with optimal mental and physical wellbeing, who are engaged and contributing members of their families and communities
• Community wellbeing: Communities that are healthy, inclusive, welcoming, resilient and sustainable
• The wellbeing of our natural and built environments: Environments that are appreciated, nurtured and sustained.

Annual memberships cover April 1 - March 31 yearly. 

Any volunteer not-for-profit group that supports the purpose and objectives of Recreation Nova Scotia but does not fall under the municipal category is eligible for Group Membership. Group members are eligible for two representatives with two votes and full membership privileges, including discounts on events, resources and training opportunities, and all member communications.

Groups can access the RNS general liability insurance program through this category only. 

Volunteer Group/Organization membership: $80 per year

RNS memberships are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually.

Recreation Nova Scotia Vision

We envision a province in which everyone is engaged in meaningful, accessible recreation experiences that foster:

• Individual wellbeing: Individuals with optimal mental and physical wellbeing, who are engaged and contributing members of their families and communities
• Community wellbeing: Communities that are healthy, inclusive, welcoming, resilient and sustainable
• The wellbeing of our natural and built environments: Environments that are appreciated, nurtured and sustained.

MINI MAKERS TODDLER CRAFT PROGRAM

Thursdays from 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Barrington RecPlex

Free with membership or daily fee of $2.00/ session

Create, play, and learn!

Mini Makers gives toddlers an opportunity to explore colours, textures, and materials through fun, age-appropriate crafts guided by recreation staff. Activities encourage creativity, curiosity, learning, and the joy of making something of their own.

While staff create with your child, caregivers can enjoy time elsewhere in the RecPlex—take part in a fitness class, walk the indoor track, or relax nearby with a book and a cup of coffee.

MINI MAKERS TODDLER CRAFT PROGRAM

Wednesdays from 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Barrington RecPlex

Free with membership or daily fee of $2/session

Create, play, and learn!

Mini Makers gives toddlers an opportunity to explore colours, textures, and materials through fun, age-appropriate crafts guided by recreation staff. Activities encourage creativity, curiosity, learning, and the joy of making something of their own.

While staff create with your child, caregivers can enjoy time elsewhere in the RecPlex—take part in a fitness class, walk the indoor track, or relax nearby with a book and a cup of coffee.

Monhly membership

Includes: Access to all activity and program rooms during open times.
Free equipment loans
Full access to walking track
Access to drop-in programming (After school programs, seniors socials, pickleball, badminton, familiy play dates) 
Free access to public skates and swims

Monthly membership

Includes: Access to all activity and program rooms during open times.
Free equipment loans
Full access to walking track
Access to drop-in programming (After school programs, seniors socials, pickleball, badminton, familiy play dates) 
Free access to public skates and swims

Monthly membership

Includes: Access to all activity and program rooms during open times.
Free equipment loans
Full access to walking track
Access to drop-in programming (After school programs, seniors socials, pickleball, badminton, familiy play dates) 
Free access to public skates and swims

Monthly membership

Includes: Access to all activity and program rooms during open times.
Free equipment loans
Full access to walking track
Access to drop-in programming (After school programs, seniors socials, pickleball, badminton, familiy play dates) 
Free access to public skates and swims

Monthly membership

Includes: Access to all activity and program rooms during open times.
Free equipment loans
Full access to walking track
Access to drop-in programming (After school programs, seniors socials, pickleball, badminton, familiy play dates) 
Free access to public skates and swims

The Antigonish Multisport program, 2026-2027 season will be open to children born in 2020 and 2021. This program will expose children to the sport opportunities we have in Antigonish, 2-4 weeks at a time. The goal is to provide children with a positive first sport experience, develop physical literacy skills, and provide parents/guardians a chance to see which sport(s) their child may be interested in. All equipment will be provided. 

After registering, please use the "Notes" function at the bottom of your family profile page to indicate which, if any, timeslot you prefer (EARLY - Team Blue or LATER - Team White). 

Please note:

- Priority will be given to first time participants.

- Please see draft schedule below.

- Specific program details will be sent to confirmed participants following registration day. If you have questions in advance of registering, please contact Town Recreation's Active Living Coordinator at 902-318-4048 or antigonishmultisport@gmail.com.

You can access the 2026-2027 Parent/Guardian Handbook with further program details here.

For the draft schedule, click the link here.