Snowshoeing

Annapolis County Recreation – Between January and April each winter Annapolis County Recreation will host a series of Snowshoe Annapolis County treks around Annapolis County. Bring your own snowshoes or try a pair of ours.  Throughout the County, recreation departments will have a selection of snowshoes available for individuals, families or other groups to loan for a period of time. Come try out a pair of snowshoes to see if you like this great winter sport. Also, you can drop in and view the snowshoes to see what types and sizes that is available.  Snowshoes are loaned for free out of the office in Annapolis Royal. Can be reserved by calling 532-3144 or email: borde@annapoliscounty.ca

Berwick Recreation has snowshoes and nordic walking poles that are available at a minimal cost for all to use. Phone 538-8616. Or contact Berwick school at 538-4720.

Bridgetown Recreation has 15 pairs both child and adult sizes.

Cambride and District School – 538-4680. Available only on the weekends.

Kentville Parks and Recreation Department has a free snowshoe loan program. Community residents are able to borrow the snowshoes for the weekend or during the week.  If you are interested in learning more about the program please contact by email at recreation@kentville.ca or 679-2539

Kings County Recreation – The Municipality of the County of Kings has snowshoes available for community groups to borrow. For information or to arrange a loan, please contact Active Living Coordinator Steve Raftery at 690-6153 or sraftery@county.kings.ns.ca.

Kingston Recreation has  snowshoes available at the Kingston Village Office for families to sign out. There are 4 adult pairs and 4 youth pairs. They can be signed out on the weekends.  Call 765-2800 or EMAIL

Martock – Offers snowshoe rentals, snowshoe daily tickets, or combination packages.

Middleton Recreation has a snowshoe loan program 825-6611

Somerset and District School – 538-4670.

Trailflow offers snowshoeing workshops for youth, teens and adults. Based in Kentville.

Valley Stove and Cycle, Kentville – has snowshoes to rent and purchase.

West Hants Recreation – has snowshoes in a variety of sizes available for loan at the West Hants Municipal office, 76 Morison Dr., Windsor.  There is no cost.  Snowshoes can be picked up and returned during office hours, Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Windsor Recreation rents snowshoes from the Windsor Community Centre with sizes from pre-school to adult. $5 a day with children under 12 free. 798-2536.

Wolfville Recreation allows people to sign out snowshoes from the recreation centre.