The Municipality of the District of Shelburne’s Recreation & Parks Department offers a variety of recreational programs and services throughout the year.
Check our Facebook page “Shelburne Municipal Recreation & Parks” for the most up to date information about programs and events. Scroll down for information on our upcoming programs and an overview of the programs/activities we offer throughout the year.
To register online for a program go to our Registration Page
Upcoming Programs:
Memory Café
What is a Memory Café Memory Cafés are an Age Friendly Communities Initiative to improve social and emotional well-being for older adults with memory challenges and their caregivers and families.
Memory Cafés are a fun, positive social event that involve warm drinks and sweets, conversation and entertainment.
Dates:
December 2
January 13
February 10
March 17
April 14
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Roseway Manor 1604 Lake Road
FREE
Registration is required. Email Lisa.Locke@municipalityofshelburne.ca or call 902-875-3544 ext. 229.
You can learn more at www.memorycafens.ca.
Sticks & Pucks
Nov. 1st-Dec. 6th, Saturdays
Shelburne Co. Arena
10:30-11:00am
FREE
For kids ages 4-6 who are new to hockey and skating and would like an opportunity to get on the ice. There will be supervisor on the ice, but no formal instruction. Parents are encouraged to go on the ice with their kid. Kids need a helmet with a cage, stick and skates. We will have nets and pucks on the ice.
Anthony Gosbee Recreational Hockey
Ages 6-12 (must be able to skate unassisted)
Nov. 1st-Dec. 6th, Saturdays
11am-Noon
Shelburne Co. Arena
FREE
Program teaches hockey basics. Each session consists of fun skill based activities and a pick-up style game. Program is for kids who are not registered in minor hockey.
Full hockey gear is required.
For more information on programs, contact the Recreation & Parks Department at 902-875-3544 ext. 229 or Lisa.Locke@municipalityofshelburne.ca
Programs/Activities offered throughout the year
Anthony Gosbee Recreational Hockey is a program designed for children to learn the fundamentals of hockey in a way that is fun and affordable. The program runs Saturday mornings during the hockey season at the Shelburne County Arena. Ages 6-12 (who are not registered in minor hockey).
Summer Recreation Programs We offer a wide vareity of programs and events for all ages each summer. Throughout July and August we offer a mixture of full-day, half-day and mulit-day programming for childen and youth that include, sports, cooking, arts & crafts, outdoor activities and more! We also offer Parent n’ Tot activities, Adult programming, and our annual Seniors Picnic. The Summer Fun Guide is available in early June and includes all program information and how to register.
Community Use Programs take place at the Shelburne Regional High School and are offered throughout the year. Find out about program listings and more information about Community Use at SRHS.
March Break Activities are offered free to families during March Break. This includes activitites such as public skating, open gym time and outdoor activities.
Youth Leadership Program is for youth in grades 7-9 who are interested in developing leadership skills and gaining volunteer experience, primarily working with children. The program is free and consist of a mandatory orientation at the beginnig of July and volunteering at summer programs during July and August.
Try-It Clinics A vareity of outdoor try-it clinics are offered year round, including kayaking, archery, snowshoeing, pickleball and more. Clinics are designed to provide an introduction to an activity. All equipmetn is provided for participants to learn the basics.
Equipment Loan Program
The Recreation and Parks Departments has a variety of sports and recreation equipment that can be borrowed for free.
List of equipment available to borrow:
Outdoor Recreation Equipment:
- Snowshoes (children to adult sizes available)
- Nordic Walking Poles
- GPS Units
- Compasses
- Camping Gear (Tents, Sleeping Pads)
- Hiking Gear (Daypack, headlamp, compass)
- Adapative Recreation Equipment
- Hippocampe All-terrian Wheelchair
- Hockey Sledges
Sports Equipment:
- Beach Volleyball Set
- Skateboards (plus helmets and protective equipment)
- Spikeball
Yard Games:
- Giant Jenga
- Giant Connect 4
- Giaint Dominos
- Giant Matching Game
- Yardzee
- Yard Twister
- Baggo
- Bocce
- Disc Slam
- Washers
- Ladder Ball
- Bucket Golf
- Golf Pong
Equipment loan is subject to availability, To borrow equipment contact the Recreation Department at 902-875-3544 ext. 229. If there is a piece of equipment that you are looking for, but is not listed please contact us we may be able to help.
