Support your local community and make sure nothing is wasted by checking out this list of resources. Filter by region to find local thrift shops, borrowing libraries, recreation loan programs, and more near you. Please note this is not a complete list of resources available.
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Sunset Community Pugwash location
Thrift store
Sells clothing, electronics, giftware, books, puzzles, etc.
Contact 902-243-2662 for more information.
New-To-You Colchester Work Shop
Thrift store sells clothing, electronics, books and other household goods.
Contact 902-893-7228 for more information.
Stewiacke Library
Public Library
They loan out voice readers, board games, telescopes, therapy lamp. They don't have any sport/winter equipment to lead out. They also give away "Be fit kits".
Contact 902-639-2481 for more information.
Tatamagouche Library
Public Library
Lend out fishing rod, African drums, keyboards, ukulele, sewing machine. Voice readers, yard games (the Tatamagouche library has a large field, and they allow residents to borrow games/sports equipment hula hoop etc. They are only allowed to use said equipment on the library grounds. New program they are looking into is the lending of board games. They have “be fit kits” which is a partnership with Colchester Parks and Rec. Be fit kits include games, balls etc for kids, these are free giveaways.
Contact 902-639-2481 for more information.
Colchester-East Hant Library
Public Library
The library loan out skates during winter season and DVD to residents with a library card. "Be Fit kits", board games and puzzles. One day pass giveaway for the RECC. They loan out Daisy readers. They accept book donation (books that are in good condition).
Contact 902-895-4183 for more information.
Colchester Parks and Rec
Municipality
Loan out Snowshoes, Skis and Adaptive recreation equipment. Sports equipment (baseball, badminton, football, etc.). Yard games (frisbees, hula hoop, lawn bowling sets etc.)
Contact 902-897-3185 for more information.
Stewiacke Parks and Rec
Municipality
TOS Rec loan out in the winter time snow shoes and walking poles. They constructed 3 play boxes in the Denis Park. These boxes is a storage for toys and sports equipment (baseball, baseball bat, soccer ball etc). Kids are able use the items while at the park.
Contact 902-489-1550 for more information.
Bible Hill Parks and Rec
Municipality
Bible hill loan out winter gears: Skates, snowshoes. Sports equipment (baseball, hockey, etc).
Contact 902-893-8083 for more information.
Truro Parks and Rec
Municipality
TOT Rec loan out winter gears: Skates, snowshoes. Summer gears: washer toss, giant chess, giant Jenga, mostly yard games. Adaptive equipment: Hippocampe, duet cycle, sledges.
Contact 902-893-6078 for more information.
Go Play. Pictou County Equipment Loan Program
A online hub of all recreational equipment available within Pictou County from the various municipal units throughout the county.
Contact clare.steele@munpict.ca for more information.
Municipality
Town of Mulgrave
Municipality
Recreation equipment available including: paddles boards for a fee (includes paddle, pump, & pfd), bike loan program and skates.
Contact 902-747-2243 for more information.
County of Antigonish
Municipality
Recreational and accessibility equipment available to borrow, including: outdoor lawn games, bikes, stand-up paddle boards, adapted canoe accessories, sledges, and much more. Visit website for a full list of available equipment.
Contact 902-863-1141 or recreation@antigonishcounty.ca for more information.
Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex
Municipality
Recreation equipment available including: hockey skates, figure skates (limited sizes), hockey sticks & pucks, hockey helmets (with and without face guards), skate aides, roller blades, scooters, helmets, ground hockey sticks and balls, tennis rackets with tennis balls, badminton rackets with shuttle, pickle ball rackets with balls, soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, hula hoops, washer toss boxes, skis, boots and poles, snow shoes, weighted exercise body bars, hand weights and barbells.
Contact 902-533-2088 for more information.
Sherbrooke Library
Public Library
Tools, technology and recreation equipment available as well as free downloadable digital content including: ebooks, audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, music, television and film, English & French encyclopedias, video tutorials and language learning courses.
Contact 902-522-2189 for more information.
Canso Library
Public Library
Tools, technology and recreation equipment available as well as free downloadable digital content including: ebooks, audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, music, television and film, English & French encyclopedias, video tutorials and language learning courses.
Contact 902-366-2955 for more information.