Creative activities across Canada to beat the winter blues
Cities and towns across Canada are embracing winter through fun activities that encourage residents to get moving outdoors.
Embracing new beginnings: How sports welcome newcomers to Canada
Across Canada, sports associations, clubs, and community groups offer inclusive and accessible sports programming for newcomers.
The coolest free (or cheap) splash pads and wading pools in Canada
These splash pads are not only refreshing and fun—they’re also the coolest free (or inexpensive) options in Canada.
The coolest children’s museums in Canada
Check out this helpful guide for the coolest children’s museums in Canada where your little ones can get hands-on experience with the fun exhibits.
Outdoor adventure courses for kids across Canada
For some awesome family fun this summer, check out these outdoor adventure courses across Canada.
Canada’s best and coolest playgrounds
As summer approaches, pack a picnic, grab your kids, and head to one of these awesome Canadian playgrounds!
Can technology help kids connect with nature?
Is there room in kids’ outdoor time for screens and apps? Learn how some Canadian programs are using tech to enhance experiences in nature.
Multisport programs make physical activity fun and engaging
Besides being fun and excellent for developing physical literacy, multisport programs offer convenience and affordability for parents.
Interactive museums across Canada that blend movement and learning
If you’re looking for ways to keep your child active while learning this year, check out our list of interactive museums across Canada!
Active and accessible summer fun for kids with disabilities
It can be challenging to find suitable summer activities for kids with disabilities. Here are a few tips for enjoying accessible, inclusive fun!
Get active with sports equipment lending programs at your local library
Libraries these days are exploring a different type of literacy—physical literacy. Learn what sports equipment is available at your library.
Your guide to the best winter walking trails across Canada
If you’re wondering where to walk this winter, check out this province-by-province guide to some of the best winter trails across Canada.
Former Capers coach paves the way for women in coaching
Madison Munro might have been born in Hinton, Alta., and raised in Truro, N.S., but she is a Caper at heart. At just 23 years old, Munro has already raised expectations of sport in our community in her trailblazing role as the CBU Capers men’s basketball assistant coach. She was the 2019-2020 season’s only woman … Continued
Fat bikes: Take winter for a ride
CBRM Recreation, in partnership with FrameWork Cycle & Fitness, is currently offering a Try A Fat Bike program in various communities within the CBRM. Why fat tire bike? Why try a fat tire bike? Fat bikes are durable, versatile, comfortable, and can go places you’ve never cycled before. Make no mistake, although these bikes handle … Continued
Nordic walking: Two poles, two feet and a heart beat
During the seasonal limbo when it’s too cold for golf yet not snowy enough to start cross-country skiing, you might wonder what there is to do with a golf course’s wide open, flurry-dusted acreage. Well, look no further than your own two feet! In line with the CBRM Recreation initiative to support opportunities for adults … Continued
Local athlete excelling thanks to multisport background
Caleigh MacPherson, a soccer player for the Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers, fell in love with the sport from a very young age. She was just four years old when she first started playing soccer, but she said the fact that she spent time spent playing other sports too is what helped her become the high-performing athlete … Continued
Disc golf: An active experience for all ages in CBRM
Have you heard of disc golf? If you’re looking for a fun way to stay active and get outdoors this fall, then why not give it a try? Disc golf is an intergenerational sport where participants try to throw special flying discs or Frisbees into an above-ground target. The sport is based on the rules of golf, but instead of … Continued
New paddle festival to make a splash in Cape Breton
This September, Cape Breton will play host to the first-ever Just Paddle It! Festival in Eskasoni. The event, hosted by Atlantic Division Canoe Kayak Canada (ADCKC), in partnership with CBRM Recreation, Eskasoni First Nation, and several other community stakeholders, will take place Sept. 20-22 in Crane Cove and will offer canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddle sessions. … Continued
Staying active on the water in CBRM
Connecting residents with nature CBRM Recreation is committed to connecting residents to nature. Being a community surrounded by water, we think it’s important to provide recreational opportunities that take advantage of our natural resources. One program we’ve introduced is standup paddleboarding, also known as SUP. This is an excellent activity that can become a lifelong passion. The … Continued
Free multisport program helps more kids develop physical literacy
A new free multisport program in Nova Scotia is helping more Cape Breton Island children develop physical literacy while learning how to play various sports. Capers in the Community launched this summer and is being offered at no cost in towns throughout the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). The four-day camp gives children ages five to … Continued
CBRM Recreation and Cape Breton Road Runners bring free Youth Running Series to the Community
“It’s never too early to build confidence and motivation that lasts a lifetime.” -Rising New York Road Runners Runners know the secret to why running is good for our minds and bodies. There is plenty of research and science to back it up. Running makes us happy, it can help us lose or maintain weight, … Continued
“After the Bell” program provides access to recreation activities for middle school girls
Middle school is a tough time to find activities to participate in. It can be nearly impossible in rural communities. The Cape Breton Regional Municipality Recreation Department along with the Department of Communities Culture and Heritage decided to mend this gap for young girls ages 12-16 with the program “After The Bell” (ATB). ATB is a … Continued
Balance bikes: the new rite of passage
Learning to ride a bike without training wheels is a rite of passage for many of us. This journey for most comes with many falls, cuts and bruises even with our helmets, elbow and knee pads on. Though there is not a way to completely bypass falling off our first bike, there is a steadier way … Continued
Unama’ki Riders strive to keep Aboriginal youth active for life
In 2015, the Unama’ki Sport Association held its first Unama’ki Riders snowboarding program. The goal was to provide youth ages 12 to 18 with the opportunity to learn how to snowboard. Since then, the program has continued to grow and provides an opportunity for Aboriginal youth to be active throughout the winter months. Winner of … Continued