Programs and Activities
Make Your Move in June
Go Play Pictou County Equipment Loan Program: View the New Glasgow Equipment Guide here: https://newglasgow.ca/go-play.html and e-mail with your loan request. Equipment is picked up on Thursdays and returned on Tuesdays.
ParticipACTION Community Challenge: Make your move in June! Beginning June 1st, participate in the community challenge by registering your physical activity initiatives on the ParticipACTION website to support the community! Help in winning the title of Canada’s Most Active and $100,000 for the town! Go to ParticpACTION.com for more information.
World Bicycle Day: Did you know World Bicycle Day is June 3rd? Celebrate the day with a Community Bike Ride starting at 6:30pm at Rotary Park (53 Blair Street) and an After Party starting at 7:00pm, where you’ll find S’mores, Lawn Games and Prizes!
Coffee Outside: Have a refreshing start to your day with a walk or bike to Carmichael Park (Corner of George Street and Terrace Street) to enjoy coffee, or even tea outside! Going from 7:00am to 8:00am every Tuesday in June. Be sure to bring your own mug.
A. G. Baillie Bike Bus: Join us for a group bike ride to school on Friday June 6, 13 and 20! Let us know you’re coming in advance by e-mail to to be entered to win a Bike Month kid’s prize. Meet the group at any of the designated stops along the way. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1879376296183436/1879376306183435/
Fun Fridays at Annex Field: Get active and social by stopping by Annex Field (Corner of Maclean St. & Albert St.) at 2:30pm to 3:30pm for a great time with lawn games, sports equipment and more! Happening every Friday in June.
Trail Trivia Hunt: Participate in the 7th annual Trail Trivia Hunt! 20 questions will be placed along the trails in New Glasgow. Be sure to keep an eye out, find the questions, and submit your answers for a chance to win a prize! Answers must be submitted by June 16th at 11:59 p.m. via the QR code on the trail posters or by e-mail to . Don't forget to include your contact information and how long you spent walking, running, wheeling, or biking along the trails during your hunt!
International Day of Play: Drop by Laurie Park (corner of Dalhousie St. & Temperance St.) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 to try out loose parts play, games and more! Fun isn’t just for June 11th, did you know that there are playboxes at each community centre in New Glasgow? Stop by any time to play with the equipment inside! Don’t forget to use the International Day of Play bingo card to have some fun this June! Submit your cards by July 1st to be entered into a prize draw to
Ice Cream Ride: What better way to celebrate Bike Month than with Ice Cream? Meeting Tuesday, June 17th at 6:30pm at Kinsmen Lookoff (Corner of Terrace St. & Churchill Dr.) join on a bike ride to enjoy a sweet treat at the end at Corina’s Ice Cream Parlor.
E-Bike Try-It: E-bikes are a fun way to ride a bike but with additional cool features to them. Stop by Rotary Park (53 Blair Street) at 9:30am to 12:30 pm to try out an E-bike for yourself along the trail! Our summer team will be there to show you how they work and book anyone interested in borrowing one into the Go Play Pictou County Equipment Loan Program.
Coastal Guided Hikes: MPALs in Pictou County are working together to bring you the Coastal Guided Hike Series. Hike 25km along coastal trails and beaches and you will earn the Pictou County Coast Badge from Hike Nova Scotia! For additional details and to register contact recreation@newglasgow or 902-755-8363.
- Ward One: Tuesday, May 20 6:00 p.m. Meet at the Ward One Social & Recreation Centre (487 Brother Street)
- Ward Two: Thursday, May 29 6:00 p.m. Meet at the North End Recreation Centre (534 High Street)
- Ward Three: Thursday, June 5 6:00 p.m. Meet at the West Side Community Centre (181 Lavinia Street)
Ward Walks Neighbourhood Walking Groups: Join a walking group in your neighbourhood this spring and summer! For more information or to let us know you’re coming, contact or 902-755-8363.
- Ward One: First walk May 26 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Ward One Social & Recreation Centre (487 Brother Street)
- Ward Two: First walk June 4 10:00 a.m. Meet at the North End Recreation Centre (534 High Street)
- Ward Three: First walk May 30 9:00 a.m. Meet at the West Side Community Centre (181 Lavinia Street)
West Side Tennis Courts
West Side Tennis Court memberships are available for the 2025 tennis season!
Memberships can be purchased at New Glasgow Town Hall (111 Provost Street) Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Memberships include free court time, lessons with our certified tennis instructor and all events hosted by the Town of New Glasgow at the tennis courts.
Membership Fees:
- Youth (5-17) $35
- Adult (18-64) $50
- Senior (65+) $35
- Family $120
The West Side Tennis Courts will open mid-to-late May and remain open until October. Tennis court opening and closing dates are weather dependent. Tennis lessons will begin on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and run until Thursday, August 21, 2025. Contact the Department of Community Development at or 902-755-8363 to register for tennis lessons.
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. 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!
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