Organization Brief Description


Recreation Nova Scotia

Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) is a not-for-profit organization that 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.

Established in 1998, RNS is a central voice for the recreation sector in Nova Scotia, providing leadership, training, and support to respond to national, provincial and local priorities.

Membership includes local governments, Provincial Recreation Organizations, recreation practitioners, students, academics, elected officials, and voluntary sector organizations across Nova Scotia who are the direct providers of recreation and related opportunities at the community level.

Address: 6156 Quinpool Rd., Halifax NS B3L 1A3
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Recreation Nova Scotia Vision

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

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



Title Name Email Phone Number
PRO & Membership Services Lisa Fedoruk PRO@recreationns.ns.ca
Executive Director Graham Mounsey gmounsey@recreationns.ns.ca
Education Alan MacKeigan education@recreationns.ns.ca
League Name League Web Site



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