Fat bikes: Take winter for a ride

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

New paddle festival to make a splash in Cape Breton

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

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

“After the Bell” program provides access to recreation activities for middle school girls

“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

Shred Sirens keeping girls active for life through skateboarding

Shred Sirens keeping girls active for life through skateboarding

In partnership with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Recreation Department, the Shred Sirens is an all-female skateboarding group that runs out of Youth Centre in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. The group grew out of an existing beginner skateboard program run by the CBRM Recreation Department. It takes place year-round: in the summer month, at municipal skateboard parks across the community and in the … Continued

CBRM Multisport Program helping kids reach potential through sport

CBRM Multisport Program helping kids reach potential through sport

Multisport mission We want to help kids reach their potential through sport! CBRM Multisport is a collaborative project between community sport organizations, CBRM Recreation Department, and Cape Breton University (CBU), with the support of numerous community sport stakeholders. The program vision is simple, to provide children the opportunity to grow through sport by developing physical … Continued

Enter the great “Shared Purpose” challenge

On October 22 and 23, 2015, over 500 teachers, coaches, recreation leaders, and community health professionals attended the Physical and Health Literacy Conference in Halifax. Coordinated by Sport Nova Scotia and the Teachers Association for Physical and Health Education (TAPHE) the conference aimed to educate the participants about the importance of physical literacy and long-term … Continued

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