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. 

Upcoming Programs:

Drop-in Pickleball

Tuesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Shelburne Regional High School
$2.00/person
Please check our Facebook page weekly for cancellations.


Adult Learn to Skate
Program is intended for people new to skating. We will be offering an additional program in the winter for individuals who are “beyond the basics”. 

Adults (Ages 18+)
Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5
Saturdays, 8:45am-9:40am
Shelburne County Arena
FREE-Registration is required
Helmets are MANDATORY
(Recreation Dept has a limited number that can be borrowed)

To Register: https://forms.gle/cjek6Mm2DVUb1Dhx6

For more information: Call 902-875-3544 ext. 229 or Email Lisa.Locke@municipalityofshelburne.ca

Recreational Hockey
Program focuses on the basics of hockey. For ages 6-12 and kids MUST be able to skate unassisted (this is not a learn to skate program). Each session consists of skill based activities and a pick-up game.
This program is NOT for kids registered in Minor Hockey.

October 31st-December 5th*
Saturdays, 9:45am-10:45am
Shelburne County Arena
FREE-Must pre-register
*No session November 14 (due to ice availability)
Full hockey gear is required. Parents are welcome on the ice, but MUST wear a helmet.

To register (deadline October 27): https://forms.gle/K7AYXQ7QZAb38ukQ6

For more information:
Call 902-875-3544 ext. 229 or email Lisa.Locke@municipalityofshelburne.ca


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. The facility is also available to rent for private functions.

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 equipment 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

Yard Games:

  • Giant Jenga
  • Giant Connect 4
  • Giant Dominos 
  • Matching Game
  • Yardzee
  • Yard Twister
  • Cornhole
  • Bocce
  • Disc Slam
  • Washers
  • Ladder Ball
  • Bucket Golf
  • Golf Pong
  • Spikeball

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.