Programs and Activities
Make Your Move, New Glasgow!
Make Your Move New Glasgow is all about encouraging and celebrating simple movement as part of everyday life, like choosing to walk or bike instead of driving, gardening, household chores, taking the stairs and parking a bit further away from your destination. Every movement counts and contributes to a happier and healthier community. Check out these recreational opportunities and make your move, New Glasgow!
Do you offer recreational programs and acitivites in our community? Contact or 902-755-8363 to have your activity listed here.
| Activity | Date, Time & Location | Description | Provider |
| NS Walks "Walkie Talkies" Walking Group | Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at Trenton Park (119 Park Road, Trenton) | A free walking group hosted by local NS Walks Walk Leaders. Register here. | NS Walks |
| Adult Crafts & Social Connections | Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Ward One Social & Recreation Centre (487 Brother Street, New Glasgow) | Join Pearl and Val for a fun-filled day of crafts and socializing. Bring your favourite sewing items and make new friends and connections in the community. Everyone is welcome! Board games and cards will also be available. | Ward One Social & Recreation Centre |
| North End Seniors Group | Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the North End Recreation Centre (534 High Street, New Glasgow) | Join the North End Seniors Group for a social day of chair yoga, cards, games and crafts with a light lunch. | North End Recreation Centre |
| New Glasgow 50+ Club | Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (September to June) at 1:30 p.m. at the Art Quinn Parkway Recreation Centre (535 South Frederick Street, New Glasgow) | For more information, contact or visit the New Glasgow 50+ Club Facebook page. | New Glasgow 50+ Club |
| Adult Mixed Darts | Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Ward One Social & Recreation Centre (487 Brother Street, New Glasgow) | 19+ adult mixed darts, bar and music $5/person. | Ward One Social & Recreation Centre |
| Zumbini | Thursdays (starting September 17) from 11:00 a.m. until 11:50 a.m. at the Ward One Social & Recreation Centre (487 Brother Street, New Glasgow) | Zumbini is an early childhood education program that combines music, movement and play to support your child's development while strengthening the special bond between you and your little one. This program is for children 0-5 years old and is free. Contact the YMCA of Pictou County to register at 902-752-0202 or . | YMCA of Pictou County |
| Fitz Guided Hike | Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Fitzpatrick Mountain (4114 Scotsburn Road, Scotsburn) | The Fitzpatrick Mountain hike in our summer series was cut short due to hot temperatures and trail conditions. Join us for a longer hike along the trail (~7.6km)! To register, contact or 902-396-1059. | Pictou County Hike Club |
| Roy Island Pop-Up Guided Hike | Wednesday, September 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Roy Island (meet in the last parking lot at 6280 Little Harbour Road, Little Harbour) | Approximately 5km guided hike with Pictou County Hike Club. Contact or 902-396-1059 for more information and to register. | Pictou County Hike Club |
| Paint & Sip | Sunday, October 4 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the North End Recreation Centre (534 High Street, New Glasgow) | Acrylic painting event that focuses on an expressive style of painting. Wine and light refreshments will be served. $45/person. Contact 902-331-0358 or to register. | HB Art Studio |
| Active Aging 10-Week Exercise Program | Tuesdays (starting October 6) at 1:00 p.m. at the North End Recreation Centre (534 High Street, New Glasgow) | Join Exercise Physiologist Courtney Cruikshank from Mobility Health & Fitness for a 10-week Active Aging Program. This welcoming and accessible program is designed to help older adults build strength, improve balance and mobility, and maintain the confidence and physical abilities needed to stay active and independent. Using a circuit-based format, participants will work on strength, balance, mobility, coordination and cardiovascular fitness. Exercises will include both seated and standing options and can be adapted to a variety of abilities and fitness levels. Participants will use resistance bands, Pilates balls and bodyweight exercises, with equipment provided when needed. Everyone will be encouraged to work at their own pace, with modifications available throughout each session to ensure participants can exercise safely while still working at an appropriate level of challenge.Whether you’re already active or looking for a comfortable way to get moving again, Courtney will meet you where you are and help you build strength, confidence and mobility throughout the program. The program fee is $25 per person. To register, please contact Veronica at or 902-755-8363. Registration will open to New Glasgow residents first (September 21-25) and then to everyone September 26-October 2). | Town of New Glasgow |
| Trenton Park Fall Guided Hike | Wednesday, October 7 starting at 6:00 p.m. at Trenton Park (119 Park Road, Trenton) | Hike #1 of Pictou County Hike Club's Fall Guided Hike Series. Earn the NEW Pictou County Hiker Challenge Badge. Contact or 902-396-1059 for more information and to register. | Pictou County Hike Club |
| Bluenose Curling Club Open House & Registration | October 13, 14 &15 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Bluenose Curling Club (234 Park Street, New Glasgow) | Try curling, sign up for Learn-to-Curl, register for league nights and afternoon curling, learn more about and register for Little Rocks 9ages 5-12) and Junior Curling (ages 13-20). Everyone is welcome. Bring clean sneakers for a free Learn-to-Curl session each evening at 6:30 p.m. | Bluenose Curling Club |
| Mindful Movement Series | Wednesdays from October 21 - November 18 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the West Side Community Centre (181 Lavinia Street, New Glasgow) | Mindful Movement is a free 4-week series focusing on movement, nutrition and mindfulness for people ages 50+ looking to increase their physical activity. Each session includes 40 minutes of low-impact chair exercise and information about eating well, nutritionhealthy movement, mindfulness, mental health and more! Registration is recommended by contacting Anna Galvin at 902-752-7600 ext. 7854 or . | West Side Community Centre & NS Health Authority |
| Green Hill Fall Guided Hike | Wednesday, October 21 starting at 6:00 p.m. at Green Hill Provincial Park (209 Dan Fraser Road, Greenhill) | Hike #2 of Pictou County Hike Club's Fall Guided Hike Series. Earn the NEW Pictou County Hiker Challenge Badge. Contact or 902-396-1059 for more information and to register. | Pictou County Hike Club |
| Kinsmen Power Skating & Learn to Sledge Registration #1 | Saturday, October 24 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Pictou County Wellness Centre (2756 Westville Road, New Glasgow) | The season cost is $20 per child or $30 per two or more children. Payment must be cash or cheque.For more information, including the schedule, click here. | Kinsmen Club of New Glasgow |
| Trick or Trail | Thursday, October 29 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Trenton Park (119 Park Road, Trenton) | Join us once again for Trick or Trail at Trenton Park! Dress up in you halloween costume and trick-or-treat around a 1km trail loop. | Municipal Recreation Coordinators of Pictou County |
| Kids Halloween Dance | Friday, October 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the North End Recreation Centre (534 High Street, New Glasgow) | October 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for kids in grades pre-primary to six. Entry is by monetary donation, wear your best costume... there will be prizes! | North End Recreation Centre |
| Acadia Park Fall Guided Hike | Wednesday, October 28 starting at 6:00 p.m. at Acadia Park (1973 South Main Street, Westville) | Hike #3 of Pictou County Hike Club's Fall Guided Hike Series. Earn the NEW Pictou County Hiker Challenge Badge. Contact or 902-396-1059 for more information and to register. | Pictou County Hike Club |
| Haunted Hike | Friday, October 30 starting at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Glasgow Square Theatre (155 Riverside Parkway, New Glasgow). | Join New Glasgow Town Crier Jim Stewart for an evening of creepy tales, local legends and fascinating history. Beginning inside Glasgow Square Theatre, the hike will weave through New Glasgow’s downtown core before concluding back at the theatre. Tickets are $14.61 per person and are limited to 20 per hike. Purchase tickets here. | Glasgow Square Theatre |
| Kinsmen Power Skating & Learn to Sledge Registration #2 | Saturday, October 31 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Pictou County Wellness Centre (2756 Westville Road, New Glasgow) | The season cost is $20 per child or $30 per two or more children. Payment must be cash or cheque.For more information, including the schedule, click here. | Kinsmen Club of New Glasgow |
| Paint & Sip | Sunday, November 1 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the North End Recreation Centre (534 High Street, New Glasgow) | Acrylic painting event that focuses on the matisse style of painting. Wine and light refreshments will be served. $45/person. Contact 902-331-0358 or to register. | HB Art Studio |
| Indoor Walking | Mondays starting November 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Glasgow Square Theatre (155 Riverside Parkway, New Glasgow) | Walk in a safe and supportive indoor environment. For more information contact 902-755-8363 or . | Make Your Move New Glasgow |
| Kutawtimnu Fall Guided Hike | Wednesday, November 4 starting at 6:00 p.m. at PLFN School (6407 Pictou Landing Road, Fisher's Grant) | Hike #4 of Pictou County Hike Club's Fall Guided Hike Series. Earn the NEW Pictou County Hiker Challenge Badge. Contact or 902-396-1059 for more information and to register. | Pictou County Hike Club |
| Jitney Trail Fall Guided Hike | Saturday, November 14 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the DeCoste Centre (99 Water Street, Pictou) | Hike #5 of Pictou County Hike Club's Fall Guided Hike Series. Earn the NEW Pictou County Hiker Challenge Badge. Contact or 902-396-1059 for more information and to register. This hike is taking place in conjunction with the Pictou County Trail Summit. | Pictou County Hike Club |
| Old Foster Trail Fall Guided Hike | Wednesday, November 18 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Pictou County Wellness Centre (2756 Westville Road, New Glasgow) | Hike #6 of Pictou County Hike Club's Fall Guided Hike Series. Earn the NEW Pictou County Hiker Challenge Badge. Contact or 902-396-1059 for more information and to register. | Pictou County Hike Club |
| Samson Trail Fall Guided Hike | Wednesday, December 2 starting at 6:00 p.m. at Rotary Park (53 Blair Street, New Glasgow) | Hike #7 of Pictou County Hike Club's Fall Guided Hike Series. Earn the NEW Pictou County Hiker Challenge Badge. Contact or 902-396-1059 for more information and to register. The group will attend the New Glasgow Farmer's Market Evergreen Festival after the hike to celebrate the end of the Fall series! | Pictou County Hike Club |
Community Recreation & Sport Providers
Check out the recreational and sport activites offered by these community groups, organizations and local businesses:
- Bluenose Curling Club
- Downtown Fitness Studio
- HB Art Studio
- Hodge Podgie
- Kinsmen Baseball
- Living Well with Bella
- Mariposa East Skating Centre
- New Glasgow 50+ Club
- New Glasgow Library
- North End Recreation Centre
- North End Seniors Group
- Northern Grit Fitness
- Northern Nova United Soccer Club
- Pearl Art Studio
- Pictou County Cycle (group bike rides)
- Pictou County Hike Club
- Pictou County Mariners
- Pictou County Minor Hockey Association
- Pictou County Outdoors
- Pictou County Rugby Club
- Pictou County Wellness Centre
- Snipers Lacrosse
- Ward One Social & Recreation Centre
- West Side Community Centre
- YMCA of Pictou County
Join the Pictou County Hike Club!
Pictou County Hike Club is a partnership between Make Your Move New Glasgow (Town of New Glasgow), Active Pictou County (Municipality of Pictou County and Town of Pictou), Westville Recreation (Town of Westville) and the Town of Stellarton. The group offers welcoming, social and leisurely-paced guided hikes across Pictou County. Join the club on Facebook for hike notices and more!
Pictou County Hike Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pictoucountyhikeclub/
Hike Nova Scotia Hiker Challenge
The Hiker Challenge is all about inspiring, motivating and rewarding you - especially new and novice hikers - for getting out on Nova Scotia's beautiful trails to start hiking or to hike more. It's tailored to showcase the best of the province while providing helpful and fun challenges in doing so. Your reward for completing each challenge is a badge to show off on clothing or backpacks, as well as being listed on Hike Nova Scotia's Honour Roll. Each season Hike Nova Scotia does a prize draw for a gift card to The Trail Shop, including everyone who has earned a badge in the last three months. Get your hike on and take the Hiker Challenge! A great place to start is the Pictou County Badge. For more information, click here.
New Glasgow Badge Program: Are you a New Glasgow resident who has completed a Hike Nova Scotia Hiker Challenge Badge? Let us know and we'll pay for it (while funding lasts) to encourage you to get outside, move and explore! Contact Veronica at or 902-755-8363.
Go Play Pictou County Equipment Loan Program
The GO PLAY Pictou County Equipment Loan Program offers an inventory listing of recreational equipment that is currently available for loan by the various municipal units in Pictou County. Our goal is to promote an active lifestyle while encouraging people to explore our beautiful community. To borrow a piece of equipment, simply fill out the online form and the appropriate person will be in contact with you.
Hospital & NSH Community Building Walking Routes
Like walking or running and looking for some routes? We partnered with Healthy Pictou County and local illustrator Bonnie Fraser of Sydney and Surrey to prepare some walking routes from the hospital, the NSH Community Buildings, and other businesses and organizations in the area. Visit this page for some routes for a pre-work or post-work run/walk, a little break outside, or a nice evening event or family activity to socialize and be active!
