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Posted on Aug 09, 2016
Your safety while walking is paramount. As of noon Tuesday, August 9th, please be advised of the provincial ban on travel and activities in wooded areas.
This includes hiking, camping, fishing, and the use of off-highway vehicles. People can still access beaches and provincial parks, but trail systems will be restricted. These restrictions also apply to forestry, mining and any commercial activity on Crown land. Those who conduct commercial activity on Crown land will require permits which can be obtained at local Department of Natural Resources offices. Hunters and fishers will also require travel permits.
Find more information here
If you are looking for ideas for places to walk, check the Walkabout website for pre-planned routes!
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Posted on Jul 28, 2016
Throughout August, submit a photo of yourself walking with your family, friends, loves ones or pet for a chance to win!
A PFD version of the poster for sharing can be found here
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Posted on Jul 05, 2016
Join the Canadian Cancer Society and Sun Safe Nova Scotia and learn how to stay sun safe as you walk this summer.
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Posted on Jul 05, 2016
The 2016 Heartland Tour is coming to a location near you! This year, Heart&Stroke WalkaboutTM has partnered with the Heartland Tour to bring walking events to 7 communities.
For more information email [email protected] or register at www.heartlandtour.ca
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Posted on May 27, 2016
Dear Walkabout Leaders & Participants,
Your input is critical to set our strategic direction & get more Nova Scotians walking! Please join us at one of our Walkabout Focus Groups to share your ideas about how to make Walkabout even better.
Wednesday, June 1, 5:30 – 7:30 Windsor Regional Library, 195 Albert Street, Windsor
Thursday, June 2, 5:30 – 7:30 New Glasgow Public Library, 182 Dalhousie Street, New Glasgow
Monday, June 6, 5:30 – 7:30 Atlantic Superstore (Community Room), 9 Braemar Drive, Dartmouth
Register here or call 902-334-1133
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Posted on May 26, 2016
Community planning and development have great implications for health and the state of the environment. Walking is the most accessible form of active transportation for the average person of any age, yet Nova Scotia’s communities have much need for improving the availability, safety and convenience of walking routes.
This FREE workshop, for planners and others, is about making our communities more walkable for everyone, from children to seniors. It will address the state of walkability in NS and how to improve walkability in the areas of planning and infrastructure.
This workshop has been assigned 6 Continuous Professional Learning credits (6 CPLs) for attending professional planners.
Click here to register by June 1 or call Julian at 902.334.1133
Spryfield Invite_Planning Walkable Communities Workshop
See you there!
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Posted on May 19, 2016
Congratulations to our Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation Board Member, Jarvis Googoo, on completing 15 hours of walking on May 15.
That’s 100,000 steps in 1 day!
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Posted on May 06, 2016
Join us on May 11 for Nova Scotia Walk Day.
Challenge yourself to set or exceed a personal best for steps walked!
Share your achievments with us
Email [email protected]
Facebook
Twitter @theHSF
#NSWD2016
Click Nova Scotia Walk Day 2016 for details and a poster to share
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Posted on Apr 22, 2016
What better time to kick start your spring than with a walking challenge?
Did you know 80% of early heart disease and stroke can be prevented by adopting healthy behaviours like physical activity? It only takes 150 minutes of physical activity a week to reduce your risk. So grab some friends or coworkers and put some spring in your step!
Follow these 6 simple steps and join us during May for our 2016 Spring into Walking Challenge
Form a team of 2 or more and make a commitment to be physically active at least 150 minutes per week
Contact the Heart and Stroke Foundation to confirm your participation
Submit your daily totals each week by Tuesday at noon to win!
(Optional) Send your pictures to [email protected]
Complete a short evaluation at the end of the challenge
Enjoy your 2016 Spring into Walking Challenge!
Click here to download and share with friends, family, and coworkers
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Posted on Apr 20, 2016
Field Leader – Hiking Courses Spring & Fall
Four Field Leader – Hiking Courses will be offered as follows: May 14-15 in Antigonish; June 9-10 in Sydney; October 15-16 in Wolfville; and November 5-6 in Halifax. Participants learn to become confident hiking leaders and earn Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) national certification. The course is offered through Hike Nova Scotia in partnership with the OCC and supported by the NS Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage. Learn more and register at http://tiny.cc/43vxay.
Re-Connecting with Nature Workshops in June
Five Re-Connecting with Nature workshops will take place as follows: June 3 in Liverpool; June 8 in Wolfville; June 11 in Halifax; June 15 in Pictou County; and June 17 in Sydney. Participants learn to lead and share an appreciation and understanding of nature with children and youth. The workshop is offered through Hike Nova Scotia in partnership with the NS Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage with support from Acadia University. Learn more and register at http://tiny.cc/d5vxay
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