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 Regional Library Branches
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.
Annapolis Valley / Kings Region
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Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
Halifax Regional Municipality
Playbox is a container filled with a variety of gently used outdoor play equipment for community members to enjoy. It’s as simple as play, return, donate!
Everyone is invited to borrow and play with the equipment and return it when they’re done. We also encourage residents to donate any used recreation equipment that they wish to contribute to their local playbox.
Where can I find a community playbox?
This program has expanded to three locations: Aberdeen Court Park (5A Aberdeen Court, Dartmouth), Chocolate Lake Community Centre (1014 Purcells Cove Road, Halifax), Williamswood Recreation Park (2240 Old Sambro Road, Halifax)
Municipality
Halifax Region
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Recreation Equipment
Emera Oval
The Emera Oval is located on the Halifax North Common at the corner of North Park Street and Cogswell Street.
Summer: free In-line/roller skate, bike, scooter, skateboard and helmet rentals will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, and noon to 9 p.m. on weekends. A valid government issued photo ID is required to borrow equipment.
Winter: free skate and helmet rental. Hours will be posted when the oval is opened for winter activities.
Contact 902-490-2347 or skateHRM@halifax.ca for more information.
Municipality
Halifax Region
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Recreation Equipment
Halifax Regional Municipality
Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddle Boards available.
Contact 902-490-6666 for more information.
Municipality
Halifax Region
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Recreation Equipment
Halifax Public Libraries
Musical Instrument Program, Media Studio, Light Therapy To-go Lamp, Public Computers & Devices, DVDs, many others.
Halifax Region
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Musical Instruments
Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
The Halifax Tool Library
A nonprofit society that provides borrowing access to an inventory of over 2000 tools and community workshop space to our members. 3115 Veith Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 3G9.
Contact 902-444-8665 for more information.
Lending Library
Halifax Region
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Tools
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission - Mission Mart
Mission Mart is a 17,000 square foot department style thrift store where 100% of the proceeds go to support the work of Souls Harbour Rescue Mission in Halifax, Bridgewater, and Truro. It is 90% run by volunteers.
Contact 902-405-4663 or hello@shrm.ca for more information.
Thrift Store
Halifax Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Habitat for Humanity - The Restore
The ReStore is a building supply and home renovation store that accepts and resells new and gently-used building materials and home décor items. Proceeds from The ReStore help fund Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia. 81 Wright Avenue (Unit H), Dartmouth, NS B3B 1H4
Contact 902-405-3755 for more information.
Thrift Store
Halifax Region
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Household Items
Pinkie's Thrift & Prescott Online Auction
Thrift Shop and Online Auction selling new and gently-used items.
Contact 902-454-7387 ext. 233 for more information.
Directions Council - Thrift Store
Halifax Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Cascades Thrift Shop
Treasures of all sorts, clothes, books, puzzles, movies, etc can be found at Cascades.
Contact 902-885-2300 for more information.
Directions Council - Thrift Store
Halifax Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Municipality of East Hants
Equipment available on loan including: snow shoes, igloo blocks, lacrosse sticks, softball gear, soccer and basketballs, scooters, skipping ropes, parachute, life jackets, compasses, and more.
Contact 902-883-2299 for more information.
Municipality
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Uniacke Branch Public Library
Be Fit Kits, movies, books available.
Contact 902-866-0124 for more information.
Public Library
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
Elmsdale Branch Public Library
Be Fit Kits (outdoor activities like balls, skipping ropes, etc); padometers, radon detection kits, board games, a telescope, movies and books of course.
Contact 902-883-9838 for more information.
Public Library
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
Rick's Riches
Household items, clothing (all ages), shoes, etc.
Contact 902-883-4910 for more information.
Directions Council - Thrift Store
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Dorcas' Place Thrift Shop
Lower Level of Riverview United Church; new to you clothing and household items. Will provide items to those in need at no charge.
Thrift Store
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Clothing
Household Items