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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Annapolis Valley Library
Tools, technology and recreation equipment available including: audio recording studio, video recording studio, graphic/3D design studio, 3D printer, cricut maker, hologram display, robotics, snap circuits kit, turing tumble kits, audio/video equipment and software, sewing machines and sergers and yarn swift and ball winder.
Public Library
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
West Hants Regional Municipality
Snowshoes, cross country skis, kayak and stand up paddle board equipment, geocaching equipment, ice skates and bicycles (donations) available.
Contact bcraik@westhants.ca for more information.
Municipality
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Recreation Equipment
Together We Can Community Society
Sports equipment, Take a Book Leave a Book and gardening tools available.
Contact 902-237-3149 or twccs2018@gmail.com for more information.
Lending Library
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Recreation Equipment
Tools
Municipality of Chester
Snowshoes, binoculars, GPS units, Kelly kettles and igloo making kit available.
Contact 902-275-3490 or recreation@chester.ca for more information.
Municipality
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Recreation Equipment
Town of Lunenburg
Pickleball equipment and basketballs available.
Contact 902-634-4006 or recdirector@townoflunenburg.ca for more information.
Municipality
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Recreation Equipment
Town of Bridgewater
Outdoor yard and lawn games available.
Contact recreation@bridgewater.ca for more information.
Municipality
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Recreation Equipment
Municipality of Lunenburg and Town of Mahone Bay
Sports Kit, Outdoor Games Kit, Garden/Nature Kit, Loose Parts Kit, Active Smarter Kids Kit, Backyard Games and Winter Wonderland Kit available.
Contact 902-541-1343 or recreation@modl.ca for more information.
Municipality
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Recreation Equipment
Region of Queens
Banners, canopy, portable stage, volleyball sets, croquet sets, GPS unit, parachutes, snowshoes, flag football set and igloo making kit available.
Municipality
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Recreation Equipment
Municipality of Shelburne
Outdoor recreation equipment, sports equipment, and yard games. Visit website for a full list of available items.
Contact 902-875-3544 for more information.
Municipality
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Recreation Equipment
Municipality of Barrington
Outdoor lawn games, snowshoes, Nordic walking poles, soccer balls, tennis & badminton rackets, kayaks and all terrain wheelchair.
Contact 902-637-2015 x 237 for more information.
Municipality
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Recreation Equipment
New Boundaries
New Boundaries is a non-profit vocational centre for adults with diverse abilities. We run a thrift store called Amigos and run a daily Online Auction through our Facebook Page to help generate funds for our programs.
Contact 902-798-5160 for more information.
Directions Council -Thrift Store
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Town of Kentville
Municipality
Washer toss, bocce ball, croquet, scooters available. Contact 902-679-2539 for more information.
Annapolis Valley / Kings Region
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Recreation Equipment
Canning & District Recreation Commission
Municipality
Snowshoes, tennis racket/ball and pickle ball equipment available. Contact 902-582-2033 for more information.
Annapolis Valley / Kings Region
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Recreation Equipment
Town of Berwick
Municipality
Skis, Snowshoes and Yak Trax available. Contact 902-538-8068 for more information.
Annapolis Valley / Kings Region
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Recreation Equipment
Town of Annapolis Royal
Municipality
Snow shoes available. Contact 902-532-2043 for more information.
Annapolis Valley / Kings Region
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Recreation Equipment