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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Providers
Check out the recreational acitivites offered by these community groups, organizations and local business:
- Downtown Fitness Studio
- HB Art Studio
- Hodge Podgie (art camps, sewing socials)
- New Glasgow Library
- North End Recreation Centre
- Northern Grit Fitness
- Pearl Art Studio
- Pictou County Cycle (group bike rides)
- Pictou County Hike Club
- Pictou County Outdoors
- 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!
