Join the Family Physical Activity Challenge! #12106

If all or part of your family participates in physical activity during the month of February, simply call 541-1343 and say “We took the Roof Off Winter this week”. Leave your name and contact information to be entered to win prizes! Grand prize for the South Shore is a id="mce_marker"00 gift certificate for Canadian Tire.

Snow Sculpture Competition #12107

Build a snow creation up until February 29 and send in a photo! Prizes for the top three entries. Submit your photo electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , drop it off at the Municipal Office or mail it to us. Challenge your friends. Get your neighbours involved. For information call 541-1335.

Community Winter Activity Days:

Mahone Bay “Winter Wonderland” –Sunday, January 29, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Jubilee Park

Big Tancook Island – Sunday, February 12, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Community Hall

North River/Meisners Section - Sunday, February 19, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Skating, bonfire and crafts at the North River Community Hall and free sleigh rides, skiing and snowshoeing at 6727 Hwy 10, Meisners Section,

Winter Moonlight Walk at Miller Point #12108

Meet at the Miller Point Peace Park front gate at 6 p.m. We’ll hike or snowshoe to the point to see the full moon. It rises at approximately 5:39 p.m. Hot chocolate provided at the end of the walk. Bring a flashlight and something to sit on. Dogs welcome on leash. Weather & clear sky permitting. Please let us know you plan to attend. Tuesday, February 7, 6:00 p.m., Miller Point Peace Park (13941 Hwy 3, Dayspring) main gate. To contact Janice Rand that night call 527-6717.

Snowshoe Hikes!

Bring your snowshoes for a snowshoe hike. All ages welcome. We have some snowshoes to loan but supply is limited. Prize draw provided by Hike NS.

#12122 MARC (33 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring) - 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 4. (indoor facilities available) Approximately 6 K hike on wide trail but hilly terrain.

#12123 New Germany – 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 3, meet at the Community Center, 5284 Hwy 10, New Germany. We’ll work our way over to the South Shore Annapolis Valley Trail for an approximate 6 K hike on a level, wide, groomed trail.

Conditions permitting. Cell phone day of – 527-6717.