Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation

Highland Region

Welcome to the Highland Region for Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation

The Highland Region serves the counties of Antigonish, Pictou and District of Guysborough.  Population if the region is 74,400 with two primary service areas of the Town of Antigonish and the towns of New Glasgow, Stellarton, Westville, and Trenton as well as the Town of Pictou in the western section of Pictou County.

Our office works in collaboration with municipalities, recreation directors, regional health, school and economic development boards and groups such as Pictou County Recreation Coordinators and the Highland Region Recreation Coordinators.

How to reach us:

Across from the Best Western Claymore Conference @ the Antigonish Mall location.

News

The province is awarding $283,000 to help improve and upgrade recreation facilities in the Highland region.

Photo:Camp staff and stakeholders gathered with provincial grant recipients and Pictou County’s three MLAs in front of the craft shop at Big Cove YMCA camp in Merigomish

 
Eleven grants were announced today, June 27, under the Recreation Facility Development Program.
 
MLA Clarrie MacKinnon made the announcement on behalf of Maureen MacDonald, Minister of Health and Wellness.
 
"Investing in our recreation facilities is just one way that we can help Nova Scotians lead healthier, more active lives," said Mr. MacKinnon. "We are providing $2.47-million for more than 70 projects across the province that will help families have fun, while getting fit."
 
Under the Recreation Facility Development Program, the grants will be used to renovate facilities, develop and maintain walking trails, and build and upgrade various fields and buildings used for sport and recreation.
 
The grants were announced at the YMCA at Big Cove Camp in Pictou County. This facility received $15,000 to winterize the interior of their Fourseasons Building.
 
"Summer camp is a place where magic happens; a place where children come home from stronger in mind, body and spirit, and often are inspired to new heights in their own endeavours," said Michael LeDuc, director of Big Cove Camp. "This funding will allow us to continue to provide this experience to youth in our region."
 
The program helps community groups, municipalities and other not-for-profit organizations develop facilities to increase public participation in sport and physical recreation.

• Whitehaven Community Association: renovations to create community fitness, $30,000 over two years
• Goshen Community and Recreation Centre Society: construct playground, $10,000
• County Harbour Community Centre Society: construct new community centre, $40,00 over two years
• Town of Pictou: outdoor tennis court facility, $30,000 over three years
• Strait Regional School Board: replace Chedabucto Place playground, $25,000 over two years
• YMCA of Greater Halifax - Big Cove: complete interior and winterize, $15,000
• Landdowne Outdoor Recreation Development Association: new events and recreation building, $8,000
• Hector Arena Commission: refurbish arena roof and floor systems, $90,000 over three years
• Paq'Tnekek First Nation: develop playground, $15,000 over two years
• West Side Community Centre: tennis courts phase two, $20,000 over three years