The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH)
CCTH contributes to the well-being and prosperity of Nova Scotia's diverse and creative communities by promoting, developing, preserving, and celebrating our culture, heritage, identity, and languages and providing leadership, expertise, and innovation to our stakeholders.
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
CPRA is a national organization dedicated to realizing the full potential of parks and recreation as a major contributor to community health and vibrancy. Membership includes the 13 provincial and territorial parks and recreation associations and their extensive networks of service providers in over 90% of Canadian communities. CPRA's work is guided by the Framework for Recreation in Canada. CPRA, through its various partnerships, advances various initiatives, including Parks for ALL
Sport Nova Scotia
SNS is a non-profit, non-government federated organization that is the voice for amateur sports in Nova Scotia. They promote the benefits of health, personal development and achievement of all participants, collectively advocating for more than 160,000 members in NS.
Provincial Recreation Organizations
Associations and Federations which work to promote and deliver services, events, and education regarding specific recreation and recreational sport opportunities in Nova Scotia.
Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia
The mission of RFANS is to provide leadership in developing, promoting, and advocating for excellence in recreational facilities, operations, and personnel.