July & August 2015
A calendar of free and low cost community leisure and recreation opportunities….
SUNDAYS
01) Running & Walking
Clubs
MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
FRIDAYS
SATURDAYS
22) Badminton
26) Farmers’ Markets
19) Art Gallery of Nova
Scotia
23) Star Gazing/
Observatory Tour
27) Make Art!
15) Something New
12) The Spot
16) Aqua Fit
20) Walk
24) Hot Yoga
13) Clay cafe
17) Indoor Walk
21) Needle Craft Group
25) Movies
10) Bike repairs
06) Open Ball Hockey!
11) Maritime Museum
of the Atlantic
07) Latin Dancing
03) Concert at the Public
08) Board Game Café
Gardens
09) Kayaking
04) Yoga in the Park
THURSDAYS
18) Folk Dancing
05) Meditation
02) Flea Market
WEDNESDAYS
14) Museum of Natural
History
28) Community Oven
29) Canoe Rentals
Please note….
Get Connected to Rec!
Take a look at the
HRM Recreation Program Catalogue
located at your local
community recreation centre.
For information call 460-6666
or visit www.halifax.ca/rec
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These programs are offered by various groups and organizations throughout HRM
Programs are open to everyone in the community (as indicated)
All programs are subject to change by the organization providing the opportunity
Use the contact information provided to confirm details prior to attending
See Reverse for Details 
Other Free and Low Cost Ideas!
What’s happening at your local library?
HRM libraries host a wide variety of
free classes and events!
General Inquires
490-5753
Pick up a copy of the library guide or visit
www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca
Get up and Go!
Festivals & Events!
Other Ideas!
32) Frisbee Golf
37) Halifax Jazz Festival
33) Hiking Club
38) The Lebanese Festival 41) Go to a beach
34) Explore a Trail
39) Halifax Pride Week
35) Rollerskating/ Rollerblading
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36) Cooking Class
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40) Tennis
42) Community Choir
43) Gardening
Try A Gym!
Call to arrange a tour at your local gym.
Do membership costs make accessing the
gym challenging? Ask what affordable or
supported options they have available.
Many gyms offer have free trial visits too!
Some community gyms to try:
Dartmouth Sportsplex
(902)464-2600
Sackville Sports Stadium
(902)869-4141
Cole Harbour Place
(902)464-5100
Canada Games Center
(902)490-2400
Need Bus or Ferry Information?
Call HRM at 311
or visit them online:
www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/Schedules
01) Running & yoga. Please bring water and wear appropriate
clothing and footwear. New to exercise or running? Let the
leader know! Mountain Equipment Co-Op: Run and yoga.
Open to all! Sun at 8: 30- 10:30 am.. 1550 Granville Street,
Halifax. For more info : 421-2667 http://www.events.mec.ca/
02) Flea Market. Halifax Forum, 2901 Windsor St. $1.50. Sun,
9am-2pm. Info at www.halifaxforum.ca
03) Concert at the Public Gardens. Free concerts in the
bandstand in the Public Gardens all summer starting at 2
pm on Sunday afternoons.
04) Yoga in the Park. Point Pleasant Park, Sunday
mornings, 10:00-11:00am, FREE!
Directions: Lower Parking Lot- walk towards the anchor
along the main path: Sailor’s Memorial Way Road- (along
the water) for about 10 minutes. It’s *past* the anchor.
When you see a small fort wall with trees on top and a
little sign that says "10" we are just around the corner.
05) Meditation. Every Monday- Friday: 7-8:15am and 910am at Halifax Shambhala Centre, 1084 Tower Road,
(902)420-1118, halifax@shambhala.org. Come to the
Centre for an hour of sitting practice of shamatha
meditation. No charge.
06) Open Ball Hockey. $5, equipment provided. All Welcome!
East Dartmouth Community Centre (50 Caledonia Rd. Dart).
Mon. PH:435-6211
07) Dancing. Mondays, until August 25, Free to
Move will be demonstrating Afro-Latin and Cuban-style
dance moves at Tall Ships Quay on the Halifax
waterfront. From 6pm to 7pm there will be an intro class
to different Latin dances, and open dancing from 7pm to
9:30pm. The music will be mostly salsa, but will also
include some bachata, merengue, kizomba, reggaeton,
and dance hall. Payment is by freewill donation.
08) Board Room Game Café Open gaming night that
provides an opportunity to meet new people and play
great games at the same time!
Open Gaming: Mondays 6pm-midnight, $5
1256 Barrington St., Halifax 423-7545
http://www.boardroomgames.ca/
09) Kayaking. St. Mary’s Boat Club, Adult Paddle Night. Mon
& Wed 6:00-8:00pm, June 1 - August 31, $15 per
person. Equipment and instruction provided. Call 4904538.
10) Bike Again! Located at 102-6050 Almon Street, , in
the first roll-up bay door on your left down the alley. Bike
Again! is a volunteer-run, do-it-yourself bike shop. We
provide the space, tools, and some know-how, you do
the work. Mon 6pm - 9pm . Tues 6-9pm Women and
Trans* bike repair night. Open to women and trans*
identified folks. Wed 5pm to 9pm - all welcome!
11) Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (1675 Lower Water St,
Halifax) Free admission (or donation) Tuesday nights 5-8pm;
For more info visit http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mma or call 4247490. In addition, enjoy a summer musical evening in our
courtyard (rain venue in our Small Craft Gallery) with
concerts starting at 7 pm. These are free events as part
of our free Tuesday nights in the museum.
12) The Spot. The Spot is a FREE artistic space for
ages 12 to 30. At The Spot you can play and record
music, write, draw, paint, sculpt, take photos and videos,
and anything else you can think of. Local artists are
around to offer their experience. Tues and Thurs 5:30pm
- 7:30pm at The Pavilion, 5816 Cogswell St. Contact
Mike or Barb to register: 223-8517 or 473-5227 ext. 1, or
thespot.halifax@gmail.com
13) Clay Café. Pottery painting beginning at $5. All
supplies included. Open every day. Two locations: 6413
Quinpool Road (Halifax) or 1804 St. Margaret’s Bay
Road (Timberlea). More info @ www.claycafe.ca
14) Museum of Natural History. 1747 Summer St., Hfx. Free!
Wed from 5-8p.m. $6.25 during regular hours. Questions? Call
424-7353 or visit: http://naturalhistory.novascotia.ca/
15) Something New. A new HRM R.E.C. Van will spend
the summer visiting public parks, municipal beaches,
spray pads and playgrounds throughout the Halifax
region, providing free recreational sports and activities to
kids, families and seniors. For more info, contact Marlo
McKay @ atmckaym@halifax.ca or 902-479-4479.
16) Try a gym. At the Captain William Spry Community
Centre, 16 Sussex St, you can buy a day pass for $5.00
and use the facilities. Monday to Friday: 6:30am 9:00pm, Please note: 6:30am - 8:30am is open to
members and punch card holders only. Front desk opens
at 8:30am, Saturday: 8:30am - 8:00pm, Sunday: 8:30am
- 8:30pm. Call 477-7665.
17) Indoor Walk at the Canada Game Centre. $3
between 12:00- 3:00 pm to walk on the indoor track. Call
490-2400 for more information or visit
http://canadagamescentre.ca for more info.
18) Folk dancing. On Thursdays this summer (7:30pm,
weather permitting), the Folkdancers’ Association of
Nova Scotia will offer a relaxed, recreational setting for
folk dances near Alderney Ferry Terminal. Beginners are
always welcome. No partner is necessary, as most
dances are done in circles and lines. $5 to come dance
each week. Runs until August 28.
19) Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. 1723 Hollis St, Halifax. Free
on Thursday nights from 5:00-9:00pm,. Questions? Call 4247542 or visit www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca
20) Walk. Join the Chebucto Hiking Club's (CHC) at 10
am every Thursday morning in the parking lot of
Graham's Grove Park on Prince Albert Road (across
from the Braemar Superstore) for a 10km walk around
Dartmouth or on the trails in Shubie Park. Visit
http://chc.chebucto.org/ for more information.
29) Canoe Rentals St. Mary’s Boat Club, FREE, Saturdays
and Sundays 11am-7pm beginning June 1st. Photo ID required.
21) Needle Craft Group. Knitting, crocheting, quilting,
embroidery—share your passion or develop a new
hobby. Thursday, July 16 | 7 - 9 p.m. Tantallon library.
Visit www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/programs.
31) Hiking Club. Chebucto Hiking Club! Events are 10kms +
with a designated walk leader and "ender" familiar with the trail.
Walks usually take a little over 2 hours. No need to pre-register.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Free! For
info call 432-1458 or visit http://chc.chebucto.org/index.htm
22) Badminton: $5. Everyone welcome. East Dartmouth
Community Centre (50 Caledonia Road).Fridays, 4-6pm.
23) Star Gazing/Observatory. Free public tours of the BurkeGaffney Observatory, weather permitting. Tours start at 8 pm or
later (depending on when it gets dark). Every Friday beginning
in June! Meet at Saint Mary’s University, Loyola Residence
Lobby. Info Line: 902-496-8257.
30) Frisbee Golf. Try this 18 hole course at the Dartmouth
Commons! It’s free, fun and great exercise. Info & score cards:
www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3999
32) Explore a Trail! Explore HRM’s beautiful parks & trails.
Visit www.halifax.ca/trails or ask about HRM’s walking kit at
your local library (including bus routes & safety tips).
33) Roller Skating/ Roller Blading. FREE Emera Oval Skates
and protective gear available with Photo ID. For schedule phone
490-2347 or www.skatehrm.ca, go anytime with your own gear!
24) Hot Yoga. $5. Bring a mat, towel, water (& drink lots of
water in advance) and be prepared for the heat!.
Moksha Halifax: 1512 Dresden Row (6pm Sun & 9pm Fri)
More info: www.mokshayogahalifax.com or 420-0888
Shanti Dartmouth: 114 Woodlawn Road (Friday, 8:30pm).
Shanti Bedford: 620 Nine Mile Drive (Friday, 8pm). More info :
visit www.shantihotyoga.ca or call 835-6415 (Bedford) or 4351155 (Dartmouth)
34) Cooking Class. Expand your skills and recipe ideas!
Superstore: Sign up at the customer service desk for ‘What’s
for Dinner,’ a weekly cooking class. $10 (receive a $10 gift card
at the end of the class!). More info at your local Superstore or
online at www.pccookingschool.ca
Sobeys: Sobeys offers Healthy Cooking classes ($15) and
Taste and Learn (Free) where you learn and sample new
recipes. Contact your local Sobeys for details.
25) Movies. “Summer of SuperHeroes”. June 26 - August
21 throughout HRM. FREE! Bring blankets, chairs,
friends and family! Showtime at dusk, gates and
concessions open 1 hour prior. Visit atlanticfilm.com for
more info, and schedule.
35) Halifax Jazz Festival. July 8-12. Free concerts. Go to
www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca for more information
26) Farmers Markets. A fantastic spot for local treats. Fresh
produce, baked goods, crafts and more!
Alderney Landing: Dartmouth waterfront next to the Ferry
Terminal. Sat 8am-1pm & Sun 11am-3pm). Live entertainment
on Saturdays 10am-1pm More info at
http://www.alderneylanding.com/market/
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market: 1209 Marginal Rd.
Mon- Fri 10am - 5pm; Sat. 7am – 3pm; Sun 9am - 3pm More
info at http://halifaxfarmersmarket.com/
27) Make art. Wonder'neath is an independent artist
studio for 10 permanent artists located in Halifax. We
have temporary studio space and a Project Room
available for creative people in our community. Our free
Open Studio drop-in program happens on alternating
Fri/Sat from 2-7pm. at 2891 Isleville Street. Go to
wonderneath.com, or call 902-454-6860 to confirm dates.
28) Park Avenue Community Oven Located in the Leighton
Dillman Park (Dartmouth) FREE Saturdays starting May 2. Fire
built at 10am, cooking from 11: 30 am-3pm (bring your own
food). For more info go to http://www.parkoven.ca/
36) The Lebanese Festival. July 9-12. Free admission. Go to
www.lebanesefestival.c for more info.
37) Halifax Pride Week. July 16-26. Go to
http://halifaxpride.com for more information.
38) Tennis. Many free to use tennis courts in HRM. Visit:
http://www.halifax.ca/rec/TennisCourtsinHRM.html or your
visit your local library for more info. Bring own racket
39) Beach. Call the HRM Beach Phone Line @ 490-5458
or go to http://www.halifax.ca/rec/beaches.html for a list of
beaches, lakes and outdoor pools, many of which are
supervised by trained lifeguards
40) You Gotta Sing! A non-auditioned, all ages community
choir welcoming everyone, no singing experience necessary!
Visitors welcome! New members can join anytime! Classes just
under $10 per week (sliding scale and bursaries available).
Locations in Dart, Hfx, Birch Cove & Upper Tantallon. More info
at 818-7702 or visit www.yougottasing.ca
41) Gardening. Community gardens offer opportunities
to interact with other neighbours, add beauty to your
neighbourhood, encourage environmental
sustainability and promote active living. Go to:
http://www.halifax.ca/rec/CommunityGarden for info.