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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The Last ReSort ReUse Centre - Valley Waste Resource Management
Thrift shop
Valley Waste Office: 90 Donald Hiltz Connector, Kentville
Open Saturdays (except holidays) from 9:00 am - noon. The Last ReSort Reuse Centre keeps many items from reaching the landfill. One person's trash is another person's treasure! Call 1-877-927-8300 or 902-679-1325 for more information.
Household Items
Annapolis Valley / Kings Region
South Shore Regional Library
Various recreational equipment, tools, and technology available.
Public Library
Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
South Shore / West Hants Region
Yarmouth Bike Again Program
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Bike donations repair & swap
Recreation Equipment
Digby / Yarmouth Region
Windsor Maker Studio
Workshops on sewing, woodworking
Repair Workshops
Workshop
South Shore / West Hants Region
The Music Room
The Music Room is a musical instrument lending library. It is completely free and easy to use. Our mission is to put musical instruments into the hands of children. Although our main focus is children we loan instruments to adults as well.
Contact 902-881-2354 for more information.
Musical Instruments
Digby / Yarmouth Region
Municipality of Clare
The equipment loan program provides individuals or groups the opportunity to experience a new sport or activity without making a financial investment in equipment. Visit website for a full list of available equipment.
Contact 902-769-2031 or recreation@munclare.ca for more information.
Municipality
Recreation Equipment
Digby / Yarmouth Region
Municipality of Yarmouth
Recreation equipment available. Visit website for a full list of available equipment.
Contact 902-742-8868 or yrec@district.yarmouth.ns.ca for more information.
Municipality
Recreation Equipment
Digby / Yarmouth Region
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
Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
South Shore / West Hants Region
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
Recreation Equipment
South Shore / West Hants Region
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
Recreation Equipment
Tools
South Shore / West Hants Region
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
Recreation Equipment
South Shore / West Hants Region
Town of Lunenburg
Pickleball equipment and basketballs available.
Contact 902-634-4006 or recdirector@townoflunenburg.ca for more information.
Municipality
Recreation Equipment
South Shore / West Hants Region
Town of Bridgewater
Outdoor yard and lawn games available.
Contact recreation@bridgewater.ca for more information.
Municipality
Recreation Equipment
South Shore / West Hants Region
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
Recreation Equipment
South Shore / West Hants Region
Region of Queens
Banners, canopy, portable stage, volleyball sets, croquet sets, GPS unit, parachutes, snowshoes, flag football set and igloo making kit available.
Reach out to mroberts@regionofqueens.com for more information.
Municipality
Recreation Equipment
South Shore / West Hants Region