Programs and Activities
March Break Activities
Visit the Museum of Industry's (147 North Foord Street, Stellarton) "Our Climate Quest" exhibit and participate in the daily drop-in activities. Click here for more information.
March 7, 2025 10:00 A.M. Y on the Move Roy Island Provincial Park & Sea Ice Hike (5-7km). Register here.
March 7 - March 16, 2025 YMCA of Pictou County MEGAthon activities including Mini Aqua Olympics, MEGAthon Family Swims, Chocolate Bar Bingo, Kids Crafts, Little Scientists, Kids Movie Night, Children's Carnival, Children's Glow Dance, Pancake Breakfast and More! Click here for the full schedule.
March 8, 2025 10:00 A.M. Y on the Move Big Island Sea Ice Hike (4-6km). Register here.
March 10 - March 14, 2025 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. daily HB Art Studio March Break Art Camp at the West Side Community Centre (181 Lavinia Street, New Glasgow). For more information on this camp, please contact HB Art Studio.
March 10 - March 14, 2025 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. daily. YMCA of Pictou County National Lifeguard Certification Course for people ages 15+. Prerequisties include Bronze Cross and Intermediate First Aid. For more information and to register click here.
March 10 - March 15, 2025 Pictou County Gymnastics Club March Break Camp. Visit www.pictoucountygymnasticsclub.ca for more information and to register.
March 11, 2025 6:00 P.M. Free screening of The Garfield Movie at Glasgow Square Theatre (155 Riverside Parkway, New Glasgow). Pre-registration not required, children must be accompained by an adult.
March 12, 2025 6:00 P.M. Winter Guided Night Walk at the Roy Island Loop in little Harbour. Meet at the last parking lot of Melmerby Beach. Take a few minutes to let us know you'll be joining in by sending an e-mail with your name and phone number to . Children must be accompained by an adult. For more information, click here.
March 13, 2025 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Stop by the Ward One Social & Recreation Centre (487 Brother Street, New Glasgow) for board games and to make your own tissue paper lantern! Registration is required and space is limited. Please e-mail to register. Children must be accompained by an adult.
March 14, 2025 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Stop by the North End Recreation Centre (534 High Street, New Glasgow) for board games and to make your own Pot of Gold Slime! REgistration is required and space is limited. Please e-mail to register. Children must be accompained by an adult.
March 14, 2025 6:00 P.M. Maritime Marionettes Presents: Molly and the Oak Island Treasure at Glasgow Square Theatre (155 Riverside Parkway, New Glasgow). Children must be accompained by an adult. For more information including ticket prices, click here.
March 14, 2025 7:00 P.M. Salt Springs Provincial Park Full Moon Hike. Register here.
March 15, 2025 1:30 P.M. Maritime Marionettes Presents: Molly and the Oak Island Treasure at Glasgow Square Theatre (155 Riverside Parkway, New Glasgow). Children must be accompained by an adult. For more information including ticket prices, click here.
Free Skate Schedule
If you're looking for places to go skating, here's a great guide. Please note that schedules may change due to ice availability. We recommend contacting the Rink to confirm free skate times.
Winter Guided Walks
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 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. Click here 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!
