Introducing Winter Warm-Up!

Join us for a month-long winter festival designed to celebrate and embrace February, stay active, and connect with one another - no matter what winter brings.

As part of Winter Warm-Up, there will be Pop-Up Outdoor Winter Events and a Community Wellness Challenge!

Events may included:
-Guided winter walks or snowshoe strolls
-Family snow play pop-ups (sledding, snow sculpting, snow painting)
-Evening lantern walks
-Trail or park meet-ups when conditions are ideal

Community Wellness Challenge will be using the Wellnify.ai app as a central hub for:
-Daily movement and wellness engagement
-Friendly community challenges and leaderboard
-Local events, shoutouts, and community highlights

Come out. Warm up. Winter is better together!
 

Registration is now open for the Wellnify.ai app!

We'll be running raffle prizes throughout the month.

You can earn ballots by:
-Connecting your steps (every 10,000 steps earns an entry)
-Earning points in the app (every 1,000 points earns an entry)

How to Register:
-Scan the QR code or click the registration link: https://admin.wellnify.ai/check-account?inviteCode=Tp2N8&orgName=Kentville
-Create your account and download the Wellnify.ai app
-Log in and connect your steps

Once you're set up, start walking and earning points!

If you have any questions, reach out to sam.ross@wellnify.ai

Looking at the upcoming forecast we think a Pop-Up Sledding Party is in order, as a part of Winter Warm-Up!

Come join us Monday, February 2 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Burgher Hill. Cozy up next to the fire pit with a cup of (free) hot chocolate! Let's embrace another snowfall and gear up. All ages welcome.

Winter is showing up and so are we!

Enjoy a free community ski as part of Winter Warm-Up with Cross Country Nova Scotia!

Please meet on the Harvest Moon Trail by KCA, skiers will be leaving at 10:00 am.

Pre-registration is required. Bring your own gear! If you don't have your own, not to worry- rentals are available through our Equipment Loan Program, www.kentville.ca/ELP.

If you have any questions reach out to claire.miner@dal.ca.

Try skiing with Parks & Recreation and the Cross Country Nova Scotia Ambassador Program at the Recreation Hub! 800 West Main Street, 1pm - 3 pm. 

This is an opportunity for community members of all skill levels to try skiing in an inclusive environment. Sit-skis and kick sleds are available for people with physical disabilities or mobility challenges.

This is a free event but registration is required via https://kentville.ca/programs to ensure we have the right numbers for equipment. All ages welcome! 

Come join us at the Kentville Centennial Arena on February 14 from 4:10 pm to 5:00 pm for a free skating party!

All ages are welcome, at this drop-in event. Skates and helmets are available to borrow at the arena and there will be free hot chocolate!

Join us and Cross Country Nova Scotia to celebrate Valentine's day with a sunset ski and loved one. Sit-skis and kick sleds are available for people with physical disabilities or mobility challenges. The Recreation Hub, 4:30 pm - 6:00pm! 

This is a free event but registration is required to ensure we have the right numbers for equipment.  To register please do so via https://kentville.ca/programs. 

Let's get outdoors together! Whether you're a classic skier, skate skier, or new to the sport entirely, we've got you covered.

Cross Country Nova Scotia, Valley Pride, and the Town of Kentville welcome 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and family to join us in a morning of cross-country skiing and fun at the Kentville Rec Hub. Drop in on Sunday, February 22nd between 11am and 12:30pm. We will provide classic ski gear and basic instruction for free!

Accessibility Notes:
-Bathrooms are inclusive and have ramp access.
-If you have any accessibility needs, please reach out to claire.miner@dal.ca. We have a few kick sleds and sit skis that can be great alternatives for those with mobility issues, or anyone who wants to try an alternative to traditional skis.

Bonus: Many of our CCNS team are 2SLGBTQIA+ members and are so excited to get to ski with you!

Although this is a free event, we kindly ask that you register to ensure that we have enough equipment for everyone!

Please provide your approximate shoe size, age, and weight if you feel comfortable doing so. We ask for this information to gather the appropriate equipment. 

Visit kentville.ca/programs to register

We heard you wanted another Pop Up Sledding Party so here you are!

Sunday, February 22 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Oakdene Park we will be cruising down the hill and enjoying some fire roasted s'mores.

All ages, free, fun! February isn't over yet, let's show up together!

If you have any sleds to donate to the Sled Shed (at Burgher Hill) we welcome this whole heartedly!

Join Kings Tabletop and Boardgames Society with a wide range of games - stop by for an hour or stay all day! All ages are welcome, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Drop-in and free will donations to the Spike Fund are accepted. 

February 28, 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

Kentville Rec Centre