#TTROW is an annual winter campaign that aims to get Nova Scotians more active during the winter season.
Events
Here are some of the outdoor winter activities we found taking place across the province.
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Halifax Recreation
- Winterfest - Saturday, February 7th, 2:00-4:00pm at the Gordon R Snow Community Centre - Free family event celebrating winter and all it has to offer with both indoor and outdoor activities.
- Women's Outdoor Program - Saturday's until February 7th 10:00am - 12:30pm at the AEC at Fleming Park - This program is for women who want to improve their outdoor adventure skills and knowledge through hands on experience in fire building, hiking, outdoor cooking, canoeing, fishing, leave no trace principles and safe shelter building. All programs will be led by woman identifying Rec team member.
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West Hants
- Winter Carnival - February 5th-8th - Full slate of winter activities taking place at facilities throughout the Municipality.
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County of Annapolis
- Winter Active Contest - Deadline to enter is February 20th. Participants must complete a series of activities from 6 different categories.
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Kings County
- Winter Guided Hikes - February 7th and 28th, 10am - Foote Woods and Black Rock Trails. Snowshoes provided with registration, prizes available. In partnership with Hike Nova Scotia.
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Active Pictou County
- Winter Guided Hike Series - Series of hikes through trails in Pictou County in partnership with the Town of Westville, Town of Pictou, Town of New Glasgow, Pictou County, Active Pictou County, Hike Nova Scotia, Make your Move New Glasow and the Outdoor Council of Canada!
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Municipality of Clare
- Winter Active Challenge - taking place from January 7th to April 1st - Participants challenge themselves to stay active this winter by setting a personal goal, tracking kilometres, and getting moving!
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Digby Area Recreation Commission
- Pop up and Play Event - Took place at the Digby Pines Golf Course during a school closure due to weather. Included snowman making, sledding and s'mores!
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East Hants
- Group Hikes and Social Series - Next event is February 14th, 1-3pm - beginner-level hike on an easy to moderate trail followed by hot chocolate and baked goods.
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Municipality of the District of Guysborough
- Chedebucto Lifestyles Complex - Shinny Rink, free skates at figure eight skating trail, equipment loan including skates and sledges.
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Town of Kentville
- Winter Warm-Up - Month long festival designed to embrace February. Series of events throughout month and a Community Wellness Challenge.
Are you hosting a fun winter event or activity? Send it to us, and we'll share it!
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Resources:
Here are some resources and information to help your organization as it plans outdoor winter activities. Have an additional resource, send it our way!
- Activate Your Neighbourhood Tactics
- Outdoor Winter Ideas
- Wintermission
- Winter Cities Toolkit
- Winter Placemaking Guide
- High on ice: Winter placemaking in a northern city
- Canva Fundamentals
- Canva Frames
TTROW Touque (Print or use it on your own posters and event materials!)