Recreation in Cumberland County
From hiking the scenic landscape alongside the world's highest tides to swimming in the warmest ocean water in Canada to organized sports, Cumberland County is home to a wide range of recreational opportunities. People of all ages can go out and explore the shoreline, terrain, lakes, and sports fields of the great outdoors.
They can also enjoy their favourite activities indoors, at one of our many local facilities.
Other resources for information on recreation programs and activities in the area of Cumberland County:
- Recreational grant opportunities
- pdf Borrow Snowshoes - FREE(80 KB)
- Download our Active Living and Recreation Strategy 2024-2029
Funding Forward (Cumberland)
Calling all community groups and nonprofits!
You’re invited to attend one (or more!) of our Funding Forward: Building Stronger Communities sessions this November. These events are designed to connect local organizations with funders, programs, and supports that can help strengthen the amazing work happening across our communities.
Each session will feature short presentations from funders and resource providers, followed by time to network, ask questions, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Session Dates & Locations:
- Springhill (Cumberland County): Nov. 24 | 1–3 p.m. | Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre
Register here: https://ow.ly/BEBq5100eZv
For more information, contact us at
Let’s work together to build stronger, more connected communities across the Northern Zone!
Municipality of Cumberland Equipment Loan Program
The Municipality of Cumberland Loan Program is designed to provide access to safe, well-maintained equipment for the purpose of supporting physical activity, and personal enjoyment. Equipment may be borrowed for a 2-week period unless alternate arrangements have been made. Equipment availability is dependant on the immediate and future demand according to programming. Equipment drop-off, pick-up, and storage is arranged through Municipality of Cumberland Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Service Centre (Please call contact below).
Equipment may be arranged for pick up from:
- Parrsboro Service Centre, Parrsboro,
- Dr Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre in Springhill,
- Upper Nappan Service Center, Upper Nappan, or
- Pugwash Service Centre, Pugwash.
Please contact Carolyn Bollwerk at
Equipment is on a first come first served basis
Participant form and waiver must be filled out to participate.
- pdf Bike Lending Procedure(144 KB)
- pdf Bike Lending Participant Form(415 KB)
- Equipment Lending Procedure
- Equipment Lending Form