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2012
Presented to: The Municipality of
Barrington and the Town of Clark's
Harbour
By: Samantha Reyno
Physical Activity Strategic Plan:
The Lighthouse
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Acknowledgements
This plan was made possible by the generosity of many people through their contribution to the
Strategic Plan Strategy Team, participation in community focus groups and by the support of the
Municipality of Barrington, the Town of Clark's Harbour, and the Department of Health and Wellness.
Some of the research for this plan had already been compiled by a previous municipal
employee, Lisa Landry, who is now the Physical Activity & Community School Coordinator for the
Municipality of Shelburne, the Town of Shelburne and the Town of Lockport.
The Physical Activity Strategy Team consisted of eleven people:
Andrea Mood-Nickerson, Elementary School Teacher
Anna Kenney, Barrington Municipal Recreation Director
Brennan Goreham, Elementary Student Services
Debby Smith, South Shore Regional Representative, Physical Activity, Sport, and Recreation,
Nova Scotia
Denise Goodwin, Clark's Harbour Representative
Jennifer Bell, Community Room Coordinator - Barrington Sobeys
Mike Scott, High School Teacher
Nanette Comeau, Public Health
Sheila Bird, Population Health Promoter, Public Health
Wanda Mood, Senior Services Coordinator
I would also like to thank the following groups/businesses for their support:
Barrington and Area Lions Club
Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce
Barrington Municipal High School
Barrington Sobeys
New Horizons Woods Harbour
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Executive Summary
The Municipality of Barrington decided to join the provincial Municipal Physical Activity Leadership
program (MPAL) in the fall of 2011. It was decided that the plan would also apply to the Town of Clark's
Harbour. During the first year of the program a strategic plan for physical activity is developed. Once
the strategic plan is developed there is then a five year term in which it is implemented by the Physical
Activity Coordinator. The program is jointly supported by the municipality, the town, and the Nova
Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.
This strategy outlines the steps that need to be taken in order to have the Municipality of Barrington
and the Town of Clark's Harbour become more physically active. Physical activity is defined as "any
bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that result in energy expenditure" (Caspersen, Powell &
Christenson, 1985). Physical activity is important for maintaining good health.
The key issues that were discovered through community research (such as the Ipsos Reid Survey and the
ICSP) are:
1. The lack of recreation groups devoted to physical activity such as a walking group.
2. The lack of young females meeting the Canadian physical activity guidelines.
3. The lack of seniors meeting the Canadian physical activity guidelines.
The main areas of focus as identified by the province are:
1. Females across the lifespan
2. Youth ages 12 - 19
3. Walking and biking in daily life
Themes that came out of the public consultation were:
1. Money and lack of facilities most often cited as a barrier to physical activity.
2. Large gap identified in offerings of fine arts/culture opportunities.
3. Many people cited the want for more walking opportunities.
The strategy addresses these issues through a multitude of ways. By taking a comprehensive approach,
a wider population can be reached and will be impacted by the work done by the Physical Activity
Coordinator. There are a number of goals, objectives, and actions currently identified within the plan. A
progress evaluation will be done after one year of implementation to measure the success of the plan,
and changes will be made accordingly. In five years Nova Scotia's Department of Health and Wellness
will have the Ipsos Reid survey redone as part of the evaluation process.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................................ i
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... ii
Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Current State of Affairs ................................................................................................................................. 2
Importance of Physical Activity ................................................................................................................. 2
Trends in Physical Activity Levels .............................................................................................................. 2
The Impact of Physical Inactivity on our Health ....................................................................................... 3
Costs of Physical Inactivity ........................................................................................................................ 3
Community Profile .................................................................................................................................... 5
Municipality of Barrington .................................................................................................................... 5
Town of Clark's Harbour ..................................................................................................................... 12
Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats (SWOT) Analysis ................................................................ 17
Political, Economic, Social, Technology (PEST) Assessment ....................................................................... 18
Public Consultation ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Key Issues .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Vision and Mission ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Mission .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................................................... 22
Action Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Implementation Plan .................................................................................................................................. 26
Evaluation plan............................................................................................................................................ 31
Appendix A: Existing Facilities in the Municipality of Barrington ............................................................... 32
Buildings/Halls ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Trails/Parks.............................................................................................................................................. 33
Fields/Courts ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Playgrounds............................................................................................................................................. 33
Beaches ................................................................................................................................................... 33
Recreation Facilities (Public and Private) ................................................................................................ 34
Community Groups ................................................................................................................................. 34
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Seniors Clubs ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Museums/Historical Societies ................................................................................................................. 34
Fire Departments/Ladies Auxiliary .......................................................................................................... 35
Other ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
Appendix A.2 Existing Facilities in the Town of Clark's Harbour ................................................................ 36
Buildings/Halls ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Trails/Parks.............................................................................................................................................. 36
Fields/Courts ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Playgrounds............................................................................................................................................. 36
Community Groups ................................................................................................................................. 36
Seniors Clubs ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Other ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
Appendix A.3 Churches in the Municipality of Barrington and the Town of Clark's Harbour .................... 37
Appendix B: Public Consultation Online Survey.......................................................................................... 39
Appendix C: Public Consultation Results .................................................................................................... 43
Online Survey Results ............................................................................................................................. 46
Appendix D Integrated Community Sustainability Plan .............................................................................. 49
Appendix E Ipsos Reid Data ........................................................................................................................ 85
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Percentage of Population - Barrington 2011 ................................................................................ 5
Figure 2: Percentage of Population - Nova Scotia 2011 ............................................................................... 5
Figure 3: Population and Age - Barrington 2011........................................................................................... 6
Figure 4: Population and Age - Nova Scotia 2011 ......................................................................................... 6
Figure 5: Marital Status - Barrington 2011 ................................................................................................... 7
Figure 6: Marital Status - Nova Scotia 2011 .................................................................................................. 7
Figure 7: Married Couples With/Without Children ...................................................................................... 8
Figure 8: Common Law Couples With/Without Children ............................................................................. 8
Figure 9: Lone Parent Families ...................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 10: Family Size .................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 11: Median Earnings - Barrington and Nova Scotia ......................................................................... 10
Figure 12: Transportation - Barrington ....................................................................................................... 10
Figure 13: Percentage of Population - Clark's Harbour 2011 ..................................................................... 12
Figure 14: Population and Age - Clark's Harbour 2011 ............................................................................... 12
Figure 15: Marital Status - Clark's Harbour 2011 ........................................................................................ 13
Figure 16: Married Couples With/Without Children - Clark's Harbour 2011 ............................................. 13
Figure 17: Common Law Couples With/Without Children Clark's Habour 2011 ....................................... 14
Figure 18: Lone Parent Families - Clark's Harbour 2011 ............................................................................. 14
Figure 19: Family Size - Clark's Harbour 2011 ............................................................................................. 15
Figure 20: Median Earnings - Clark's Harbour 2006 ................................................................................... 15
Figure 21: Transportation - Clark's Harbour 2006 ...................................................................................... 16
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Current State of Affairs
Importance of Physical Activity
Physical activity, exercise and physical fitness may mean the same thing to some individuals, but they
are very different. Physical activity is defined as "any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles
that results in energy expenditure" (Caspersen, Powell & Christenson, 1985). Physical activity can take
many different forms and is different to each person; examples include walking, sports, skiing,
gardening, etc.
Exercise is defined as "planned, structured, and repetitive activities" such as weight training (Caspersen,
Powell, & Christenson, 1985).
The following are areas of focus from Barrington Municipality's Integrated Community Sustainability
Plan (2010):
To encourage and support the development of active transportation systems (sidewalks, trails,
bikeways) within and between communities in the municipality and region.
To encourage and support appropriate infrastructure (such as streetlights, sidewalks, etc.) in
association with transportation systems to ensure community safety.
To cooperate with other municipalities and agencies as well as other levels of government to
provide locally accessible services and amenities necessary for residents to ensure their physical
and mental health, welfare, education and safety.
To maintain and improve existing recreational facilities and programs so that they are accessible
and affordable for all residents.
To encourage the preservation, maintenance and enhancement of land having inherent natural,
biological and recreational value.
To encourage and support volunteer activities and organizations throughout the municipality.
Trends in Physical Activity Levels
"In Nova Scotia, 49% of adults ages 20 to 64 are physically active enough to benefit their health"
(Government of Nova Scotia, 2011).
44.7% of the population is active or moderately active within the South West Health District.
Within the South West Health District the physical activity levels of males and females between 12-19
years of age was significantly different (male 94% and females only 65%).
Youth 12-19 years of age were reported to be more active than over the age of 20 (Nova Scotia
Department of Health, 2007).
During the 2011 Municipal Recreation and Physical Fitness Syndicated Survey conducted by IPSOS
Public Affairs, information was gathered through telephone interviews from 177 residents 18 years of
age or older from the Municipality of Barrington.
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In the survey it was found that:
37% of respondents said that they participate in moderate physical activity less than two times a
week.
42% of those surveyed said when they do participate in physical activity they are only active for
30 minutes or less.
The main barriers as to why they are not physically active were
o "Don't have enough time" (36%)
o Health issues (13%)
o Not motivated (12%)
o Weather (11%)
o Lack of facilities (7%).
88% of respondents said that having access to paths, trails and green spaces are important
influences in helping them be physically active.
86% reported that affordable recreational services, facilities and programs also influenced their
participation.
The most common activities that residents identified as participating in on a regular basis were:
o Walking 64%
o Jogging/running (11%)
o Biking/cycling (11%)
o Curling (7%).
However, only 34% of respondents thought that the municipality had a "good" space on the side
of the road or sidewalks for walking.
The Impact of Physical Inactivity on our Health
The prevalence of diagnosed heart disease in the South West Health District is more than double
that of the national average (SWHD 9.8 %, Nova Scotia 7.3%, and Canada 4.8%). The percentage of self-
diagnosed cases of diabetes in SWHD was 8.7%, significantly higher than Nova Scotia's average which
was 4.9%. South West Health has one of the highest rates of obesity in Nova Scotia at 64.8%. 58% of
Nova Scotians are classified as overweight or obese, which is higher than the national average of 50.1 %.
(Nova Scotia Department of Health, 2007).
Costs of Physical Inactivity
It's estimated that physical inactivity costs the province of Nova Scotia's health care system
$107 million yearly (GPIAtlantic, 2002). Regular physical activity has been proven to reduce the risk of
major chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and
certain cancers such as colon and breast cancer. Physical activity can also reduce the risk of obesity.
Obesity can lead to a variety of health problems (GPIAtlantic, 2000). The rate of obesity has been
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steadily increasing for the past 25 years in Canada. Nova Scotia has the one of the highest obesity rates
in Canada (58%) (Statistics Canada, 2005).
With an aging population who are working later in life, the economic cost due to days missed at
work is also a concern. Workers age 55+ miss an estimated 10.5 days of work due to illness or disability,
compared to only 5.2 days for workers aged 15-24 (GPIAtlantic, 2002).
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Community Profile
Municipality of Barrington
Population
The Municipality of Barrington is located on the south-western tip of Nova Scotia. It is a coastal
community made up of small villages stretching from Port Clyde to Charlesville. The total population size
of the Municipality of Barrington in 2006 was 7,330.
Figure 1: Percentage of Population - Barrington 2011
21%
22%
32%
25%
Percentage of Population
Municipality of Barrington 2011
Children and Youth (0-19)
Adults (20-39)
Adults (40-59)
Seniors (60+)
21%
24%
31%
24%
Percentage of Population
Nova Scotia 2011
Children and Youth (0-19)
Adults (20-39)
Adults (40-59)
Seniors (60+)
Figure 2: Percentage of Population - Nova Scotia 2011
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Figure 3: Population and Age - Barrington 2011
Figure 4: Population and Age - Nova Scotia 2011
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100
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5 to 9
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Age
Municipality of Barrington 2011
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70 to 74
75 to 79
80 to 84
85 +
Population
Age
Nova Scotia 2011
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Family Structure
In 2006, there were a total of 2,285 families reported within the Municipality of Barrington, 73% of
those families are married-couples, 11.5% are lone female families, 11% are common-law and 4.3% are
lone male families.
Figure 5: Marital Status - Barrington 2011
Figure 6: Marital Status - Nova Scotia 2011
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Married
(and not
separated)
Living
common
law
Single
(never
legally
married)
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Marital Status
Municipality of Barrington 2011
Total Percentage
Male Percentage
Female Percentage
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Married
(and not
separated)
Living
common
law
Single
(never
legally
married)
Separated Divorced Widowed
Marital Status
Nova Scotia 2011
Total Percentage
Male Percentage
Female Percentage
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Figure 7: Married Couples With/Without Children
Figure 8: Common Law Couples With/Without Children
57%
43%
Married Couples
Municipality of
Barrington 2011
Without
children at
home
With children
at home
53%
47%
Married Couples
Nova Scotia 2011
Without
children at
home
With children
at home
53%
47%
Common-law Couples
Municipality of
Barrington 2011
Without
children at
home
With children
at home
61%
39%
Common-law Couples
Nova Scotia 2011
Without
children at
home
With children at
home
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Figure 9: Lone Parent Families
Figure 10: Family Size
75%
25%
Lone Parent Families
Municipality of
Barrington 2011
Female parent
Male parent
81%
19%
Lone Parent Families
Nova Scotia 2011
Female parent
Male parent
57%
22%
16%
5%
Family Size Municipality
of Barrington 2011
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons
5 or more
persons
56%
22%
16%
6%
Family Size
Nova Scotia 2011
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons
5 or more
persons
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Income
Figure 11: Median Earnings - Barrington and Nova Scotia
There was no income information available in the 2011 Census information, the above
information is from the 2006 Census.
(Source: Statistics Canada, Community Profiles 2006)
Transportation
Figure 12: Transportation - Barrington
There was no mode of transportation information available in the 2011 Census information; the
above information is from the 20006 Census. (Source: Statistics Canada, 2007)
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
Barrington
Nova Scotia
Median Earnings - 2006
Median Earnings - Persons 15
Years and Over ($)
Median Earnings - Persons 15
Years and Over Who Worked
Full Year, Full Time ($)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Car, truck,
van (as
driver)
Car, truck,
van (as
passanger)
Public
Transit
Walked or
Bicycled
All other
modes
Mode of Transportation to Work -
2006
Barrington
NS
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Current Recreation Facilities (Built and Natural)
Barrington has a wide variety of built and natural recreation facilities located throughout the
municipality, including sports fields/courts, beaches, parks, trails, a hockey arena, a curling club and
fitness centers. For a full list of facilities and locations see Appendix A-Existing Facilities.
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Town of Clark's Harbour
Population
The town of Clark's Harbour is located on Cape Sable Island and is surrounded by the Municipality of
Barrington. The following figure represents the age distribution of the population. The total population
according to the 2011 Canadian Census is 820 which is a 4.7% drop from the 2006 data.
Figure 13: Percentage of Population - Clark's Harbour 2011
Figure 14: Population and Age - Clark's Harbour 2011
21%
21%
34%
24%
Percentage of Population
Clark's Harbour 2011
Children and Youth (0 - 19)
Adults (20 - 39)
Adults (40 - 59)
Seniors (60+)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Clark's Harbour 2011
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Family Structure
Figure 15: Marital Status - Clark's Harbour 2011
Figure 16: Married Couples With/Without Children - Clark's Harbour 2011
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Married
(and not
separated)
Living
common
law
Single
(never
legally
married)
Separated Divorced Widowed
Marital Status
Clark's Harbour 2011
Total
Male
Female
62%
38%
Married Couples
Clark's Harbour 2011
Without children at home
With children at home
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Figure 17: Common Law Couples With/Without Children Clark's Habour 2011
Figure 18: Lone Parent Families - Clark's Harbour 2011
55%
45%
Common-law Couples
Clark's Harbour
Without children at home
With children at home
80%
20%
Lone Parent Families
Clark's Harbour 2011
Female parent
Male parent
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Figure 19: Family Size - Clark's Harbour 2011
Income
Figure 20: Median Earnings - Clark's Harbour 2006
The above information is from the 2006 Census as the information is not currently available in the 2011
Census.
Transportation
At the time that this graph was created there was no public transit in the area.
62%
18%
14%
6%
Family Size
Clark's Harbour 2011
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons
5 or more persons
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
Persons 15 years and over ($)
Persons 15 years and over who
worked full year, full time ($)
Median Earnings
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Figure 21: Transportation - Clark's Harbour 2006
The above information is from the 2006 Census as the information is not currently available in the 2011
Census.
Current Recreation Facilities (Built and Natural)
For a full list of facilities and locations see Appendix A-Existing Facilities.
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Car, truck, van,
as driver
Car, truck, van,
as passenger
Public transit
Walked or
bicycled
All other
modes
Modes of Transportation
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Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats (SWOT) Analysis
The following analysis is a look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that currently
exist in the Municipality of Barrington and the Town of Clark's Harbour, it was determined by the
strategic plan advisory committee.
Strengths
Use of school facilities after hours
Rural (close sense of community)
Infrastructure (both built and natural)
Commitment to the strategy
Willingness to work together (community
businesses and recreation department)
Government support
People (small community)
Clark's Harbour bike lane
Afterschool programs
Health Promoting Schools
Weaknesses
Rural (funding issues)
Lack of active corridor
Layout of the municipality
Drive everywhere mentality
Perceived and real dangers
Opportunities
Increased physical activity trend
Increased realization of the "inactivity
crisis"
Access to information
Increase accessibility
New physical activity infrastructure
Physical activity presentations
Childhood Obesity Strategy
Potential partnerships with the private
sector.
Threats
Resistance to change
Economic situation
Aging Population
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Political, Economic, Social, Technology (PEST) Assessment
The following assessment is regarding the current political, economic, social, and technological
environment in the Municipality of Barrington and Town of Clark's Harbour.
Political
Elections
Allocation of resources
Not an "essential service"
Policies need to be updated
Reluctance to change policies
Economic
National debt
Lack of spending money for extras (general public)
Kids activity tax credit
Cyclical nature of peoples jobs here
Small tax base leads to difficulty creating infrastructure
Social
Resistance to change
Perceived lack of time
Increased expectation for parents to register their children in organized sport
Nature Deficit Disorder and similar
Increased social time spent interacting via the internet
Expressed want for a walking club
People don't take initiative to do unorganized activity
Aging population
Out migration
Females less active across the lifespan
Technological
Increased screen time
Online 24/7 (smart phones)
Improved communications
Short attention spans
Multitude of marketing options
Increased use of social media
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Public Consultation
In order to better represent the population, there was public consultation done to gain input for the
direction of the strategic plan. The public consultation consisted of meetings open to the public hosted
in each district and in the Town of Clark's Harbour, focus groups with local community groups as well as
high school students, and an online survey. The questions asked on the survey can be found in appendix
B and the detailed results of the public consultation can be found in appendix C. Three main themes that
came out of the public consultation were:
1. Money and lack of facilities were most often identified as a barrier to physical activity.
2. Many people said that there is a lack of arts and culture opportunities.
3. Many people said that they would like to see an increase in walking opportunities.
Evidence also shows that there is a need for better communication of upcoming events and
opportunities throughout the area. People who contributed to the public consultation identified that
often they do not know what is available to them. Some mention the need for social media marketing.
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Key Issues
The key issues as identified by the research done on activity levels by the province of Nova Scotia (PACE
information) and the Ipsos Reid survey done in the Municipality of Barrington and Town of Clark's
Harbour are:
1. The lack of recreation groups devoted to physical activity such as a walking group.
2. The lack of females throughout the lifespan meeting the Canadian physical activity guidelines.
3. The lack of seniors meeting the Canadian physical activity guidelines.
The main areas of focus as identified by the province are:
1. Females across the lifespan
2. Youth ages 12 - 19
3. Walking and biking in daily life
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Vision and Mission
Vision
The Municipality of Barrington and the Town of Clark's Harbour are dynamic interconnected
entities with strong ties to the past and a commitment to increasing physical activity as well as economic
growth in their futures. The norm in the community is to see people participating in physical activity on
a daily basis. All ages are active and the community looks to the future to find new and innovative ways
to improve their level of physical activity. All opportunities are accessible to the community and there is
a wide variety of opportunities to cater to individual and community needs.
Characteristics
Commitment from the community - council, commerce and the general public - to the
ongoing improvement of physical activity in Municipality of Barrington and the Town of
Clark's Harbour.
There are adequate funds to ensure the sustainability of the physical activity strategy and
an active community.
There are positive relationships between all sectors of the population.
Ongoing evaluation takes place to ensure the outcomes of the strategic plan are being met,
that they are in the best interest of the community and to advance the vision.
The community embraces the past and looks to the future, by achieving a balance of old
traditions and new initiatives and ideas.
There are active and safe routes available for public use throughout the community.
There are a variety of places and spaces that lend themselves to physical activity.
All ages of the community are active in a wide variety of activities.
Increasing access to existing infrastructure - both build and natural spaces - and build on
what exists to increase accessibility.
An active community that embraces the ongoing improvement of physical activity.
Mission
To increase physical activity across all sectors of the population in both the Municipality of Barrington
and the Town of Clark's Harbour.
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Goals and Objectives
Goal #1: To increase knowledge about and participation in physical activity
Objectives:
1.1 Increase awareness and knowledge about physical activity.
1.2 Increase participation in physical activity
Goal #2: To expand the built and natural physical activity infrastructure
Objectives:
2.1 To increase accessibility of places and spaces for physical activity.
2.2 Develop and maintain active transportation corridors
Goal #3: To improve policies that support physical activity
Objectives:
3.1 Improve policies that support physical activity such as the creation of an inclusion policy.
3.2 Develop a community grant for physical activity opportunities.
3.3 Explore Community use of schools opportunities
Goal #4: To improve the social environment of physical activity
4.1 Increase the number of leaders
4.2 Reduce barriers to physical activity
Goal #5: To Increase walking and cycling behaviour
1.1 Increase awareness about opportunity for active transportation.
1.2 Increase walking behaviour
1.3 Increase cycling behaviour
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Action Plan
Goal #1: To increase knowledge about and participation in physical activity.
Objective #1.1: Increase awareness and knowledge about physical activity.
Actions:
Increase education about the benefits of physical activity
Participate in the creation of a Workplace Wellness Network for Shelburne County
Partner with local school to promote physical activity through their Health Promoting Schools
program.
Develop a physical activity marketing plan
Develop a brand for the physical activity strategic plan
Support South Shore Active Communities initiatives
Objective #1.2: Increase participation in physical activity
Actions:
Increase the amount of programs/opportunities offered by the Recreation Department
Develop partnerships with local physical activity groups
Provide support for individuals trying to start up programs in the area. (An example of this
would be Kent Blade's Walking Group at the Legion)
Explore the possibility of new partnerships in the area
Explore the possibility of having Church halls as recreation facilities for the community to use.
Partner with Shelburne County Senior Services
Explore new activities that can be offered in existing spaces such as Roller Derby
Offer targeted programming to address the gender gap such as the female only after school
program - "After the Bell"
Goal #2: To expand the built and natural physical activity infrastructure.
Objective #2.1: To increase accessibility of places and spaces for physical activity.
Actions:
Ensure the Sherose Island Recreation Centre is barrier free.
Assess the built infrastructure.
Maintain the trails.
Create trails that are wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Assess the accessibility of beaches and trails.
Standardize signage for all trails.
Develop an asset map.
Create partnerships and be aware of available grants for the construction of new structures such
as a natural playground or skate park.
"Maintain and improve existing recreational facilities and programs so they are accessible and
affordable for all residents" (Municipality of Barrington ICSP Objective, 2010)
Objective #2.2: Develop and maintain active transportation corridors.
Actions:
Explore active transportation policies and plans.
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Do a feasibility study of building trails and boardwalks along the coast.
Move towards connecting the multi-use trail.
Assess where Share the Road signs could be placed in the Municipality and the Town.
Assess the schools in the area with the Safe Routes to School Travel Planning Guide.
Assess locations for future sidewalk development.
"To encourage and support the development of active transportation systems (sidewalks, trails,
bikeways) within and between communities in the municipality and region." (Municipality of
Barrington ICSP, 2011)
Goal #3: To improve policies that support physical activity.
Objective #3.1: Improve policies that support physical activity such as an inclusion policy
Actions:
Write an inclusion policy and present to council
Assess the current policies to see which ones need to be redone, make adjustments as needed
and present changes to council
Objective #3.2: Develop a community grant system for physical activity opportunities
Actions:
Research the possibility of offering monetary grants to support physical activity opportunities
Keep an up to date list of available grants that are available for the public to apply for on the
Recreation Department website.
Look into current grant criteria; see if some of it can be changed so that it could only go to
someone applying to do something related to physical activity.
Objective #3.3: Explore community use of schools opportunities
Actions:
Look into what will happen to the Cape Sable Island Elementary once it is no longer needed as a
school, could it be used as a recreation facility.
Approach Barrington Municipal High School about the public being allowed access during the
summer months.
Approach the elementary schools about the public being allowed access during the summer
months and evenings.
Look into having a Community School Coordinator work out of Barrington Municipal High School
to facilitate community use.
Goal #4: To improve the social environment of physical activity.
Objective #4.1: Increase the number of leaders
Actions:
Initiate a youth leadership program at Barrington Municipal Recreation Department to
complement the summer staff
Partner with local youth groups such as Scouts and Cadets
"To encourage and support volunteer activities and organizations throughout the municipality."
(Municipality of Barrington ICSP, 2010)
Objective #4.2: Reduce the barriers to physical activity
Actions:
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Increase the opportunities for friends and family to participate together
Cooperate with local physical activity practitioners to allow them usage of facilities when theirs
become unsuitable (such as flood, renovations, fire, etc.)
Goal #5: To increase walking and cycling behaviour
Objective #5.1: Increase awareness about opportunity for active transportation.
Actions:
Develop a community resource on walking and biking.
Objective #5.2: Increase walking behaviour
Actions:
Create a hiking association
Support the existing running/walking group
Encourage locals to participate in the Annual Nova Scotia Marathon, look into a program similar
to what Doctors NS does with the Bluenose Marathon.
Encourage walking through promotion of Nova Scotia Walkabout
Support the development of walking groups
Objective #5.3: Increase cycling behaviour
Actions:
Run learn to bike programs for all ages
Run family bike events
Support the existing cycling group
Promote the existing opportunities for cycling such as the Town of Clark's Harbour's cycling lane
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Implementation Plan
The following tables outline the implementation plan for the Physical Activity Strategic Plan.
Definition of priority:
High = needs attention within 2013
Medium = needs attention within 2014 - 2015
Low = needs attention within 2016 - 2017
Goal # 1: To increase knowledge about and participation in physical activity.
Objective Action
Priority (High/
Medium/ Low)
Lead
Support/Partners
1.1
Increase education about the
benefits of physical activity
High
Recreation
Department
Health Promoting
Schools (TBC)
Participate in the creation of a
Workplace Wellness Network in
Shelburne county
Medium
South Shore
Active
Communities
Physical Activity
Coordinator
Partner with local schools to
promote physical activity through
their Health Promoting Schools
Program
High
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Local elementary
schools with HPS
(TBD)
Develop a physical activity
marketing plan
High
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
TBD
Develop a brand for the physical
activity strategic plan
High
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
TBD
Support South Shore Active
Communities initiatives
High
South Shore
Active
Communities
Recreation
Department
1.2
Increase the amount of
programs/opportunities offered
by the Recreation Departments
High/Medium
Recreation
Departments
Physical Activity
Coordinator & Local
Groups (TBC)
Develop partnerships with the
local physical activity groups
High/Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Recreation
Department
Provide support for individuals
trying to start up programs in the
area.
Medium
Recreation
Department
TBD
Explore the possibility of new
partnerships in the area
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
TBD
Explore the possibility of having
church halls as recreational
facilities
Low
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Recreation
Department &
Building Inspector
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Partner with Shelburne County
Senior Services
High
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Recreation
Department and
Senior Services (TBC)
Explore new activities that can be
offered in existing spaces
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
TBD
Offer targeted programming to
address the gender gap such as
"After the Bell"
High
Recreation
Department
South Shore Active
Communities
Goal #2: To expand the built and natural physical activity infrastructure
Objective Action
Priority (High/
Medium/ Low)
Lead
Support/Partners
2.1
Ensure the Sherose Island
Recreation Centre is barrier free
High/Medium
Recreation
Department
Property Services &
Building Inspector
(TBC)
Assess the built infrastructure
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Property Services &
Building Inspector
(TBC)
Maintain the trails
High
Property
Services
Physical Activity
Coordinator
Create trails that are
wheelchair/stroller accessible
Medium
Property
Services
Physical Activity
Coordinator
Assess the accessibility of the
beaches and trails
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Property Services
Standardize signage for all trails
High
Property
Services
WMTA, Physical
Activity Coordinator
(TBC)
Create partnerships and be aware
of available grants for the
construction of new structures
such as a natural playground or
skate park.
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
TBD
Maintain and improve existing
recreation facilities and programs
so that they are accessible and
affordable for all residents.
High
Recreation
Director
Physical Activity
Coordinator
2.2
Explore Active Transportation
policies and plans
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Ecology Action
Centre (TBD)
Do a feasibility study of building
trails and boardwalks along the
coast
Low
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
DNR (TBC)
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Move towards connecting the
multi-use trail
High
WMTA
Physical Activity
Coordinator
Assess where Share the Road
signs could be placed in the
Municipality and the Town
Low
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Dept of TIR (TBD)
Assess the schools in the area
with the Safe Routes to School
Travel Planning Guide.
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Local Schools
Assess locations for future
sidewalk development
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Council, Community
Members
Encourage and support the
development of active
transportation systems within
and between communities in the
municipality and region
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
TBD
Goal # 3: To improve policies that support physical activity
Objective Action
Priority (High/
Medium/ Low)
Lead
Support/Partners
3.1
Write an inclusion policy and
present to council
High
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Recreation Director,
Council
Assess the current policies to see
which ones need to be redone,
make adjustments as needed,
present to council
Medium
Recreation
Department
Council
3.2
Research the possibility of
offering monetary grants to
support physical activity
opportunities
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Recreation
Department,
Municipal Office
Keep an up to date list of
available grants that are available
for the public to apply for on the
Recreation Department website
High
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Recreation Director,
South Shore Active
Communities,
Recreation NS
Look into current grant criteria;
see if some of it can be changed
so that it could only go to
someone applying to do
something related to physical
activity
Low
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Recreation
Department &
Municipal Office
3.3
Look into what will happen to the
Cape Sable Island Elementary
school once it is no longer
needed as a school, could it be
High
Property
Services,
Municipal
Clerk,
TBD
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used as a recreation facility
Council,
Recreation
Department
Approach Barrington Municipal
High school about the public
being allowed access during the
summer months
High
Recreation
Department
TCRSB
Approach elementary schools
about the public being allowed
access during the summer
months and evenings.
Medium
Recreation
Department
TCRSB
Look into having a Community
School Coordinator work out of
Barrington Municipal High School
to facilitate community use
Low
Recreation
Department
TCRSB
Goal #4: To improve the social environment of physical activity.
Objective Action
Priority (High/
Medium/ Low)
Lead
Support/Partners
4.1
Initiate a youth leadership
program at Barrington Municipal
Recreation Department to
complement the summer staff
High
Recreation
Department
Physical Activity
Coordinator
Partner with local groups such as
Scouts and Cadets
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Local groups
Encourage and support volunteer
activities and organizations
throughout the municipality
High
Recreation
Department
Senior Services
4.2
Increase the opportunities for
friends and families to participate
together
High
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
TBD
Cooperate with local physical
activity practitioners to allow
them usage of facilities when
theirs become unsuitable (such as
flood, renovations, fire, etc.)
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
TBD
Goal #5: To increase walking and cycling behaviour
Objective Action
Priority (High/
Medium/ Low)
Lead
Support/Partners
5.1
Develop a community resource
on walking and biking
High
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
Recreation Director,
Building Inspector,
Tourism
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5.2
Create a hiking association
Medium
Community
Members
Physical Activity
Coordinator
Support the existing
running/walking group
Medium
Existing
Groups
Physical Activity
Coordinator
Encourage locals to participate in
the Annual Nova Scotia
Marathon, look into a program
similar to what Doctors NS does
with the Bluenose Matathon
Medium
Physical
Activity
Coordinator
TBD
Encourage walking through
promotions of Nova Scotia
Walkabout
High
Recreation
Department
Physical Activity
Coordinator
Support the development of
walking groups
High
Community
Members
Physical Activity
Coordinator
5.3
Run learn to bike programs for all
ages
Medium
Recreation
Department
Local Schools &
Police
Run family bike events
Medium
Recreation
Department
TBD
Support the existing cycling group
Medium
Existing
group
TBD
Promote the existing
opportunities for cycling
High
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Evaluation plan
The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness will have the Ipsos Reid survey conducted again in
2017 as part of their evaluation process.
Evaluation Protocols
Throughout the implementation of the plan the Physical Activity Coordinator will be continually
evaluating the effectiveness of the actions set out in the plan.
The Physical Activity Coordinator will also ensure that the plan remains current and reflects the
needs of the community.
Each year a written evaluation of the plan will be done by the Physical Activity Coordinator.
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Appendix A: Existing Facilities in the Municipality of Barrington
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Appendix A - Existing Facilities in the Municipality of Barrington
Buildings/Halls
Barrington Library (Barrington Passage)
Barrington Lions Hall (Barrington)
Island and Barrington Passage Fire Hall (Centreville)
Greenhill Senior Citizen Club (Upper Port La Tour)
North East Point Community Hall (North East Point)
Woods Harbour Community Centre (Woods Harbour)
Woods Harbour Fire Hall (Woods Harbour)
Trails/Parks
Baccaro Point Look-Off (Baccaro)
Barrington Bay Trail (Barrington Passage)
Barrington River Picnic Area (Barrington)
Drinking Brook Park (Clam Point)
Fort Creek Park (Port La Tour)
Sand Hills Provincial Park (Barrington)
Sherose Island Walking Trail (Sherose Island)
Woods Harbour Trail (Woods Harbour)
Strang's Lane Tourist Rest Stop (Port La Tour)
Owaissa Park (Barrington Passage)
The Hawk Tourist Rest Stop (Cape Sable Island)
South Side Beach Tourist Rest Stop (Cape Sable Island)
McGray Avenue Boardwalk and Gazebo (Cape Sable Island)
Fields/Courts
Barrington Rec. Centre Tennis Court (Sherose Island)
High School Soccer Field (Oak Park)
Ralph Creamer Atwood Memorial Field (Barrington)
Richard Swaine Soccer Field (Barrington Passage)
Sherose Island Baseball Field (Sherose Island)
South Side Baseball Field (Sherose Island)
Woods Harbour Ball Field (Woods Harbour)
Playgrounds
Barrington Recreation Playground (Sherose Island)
Brasshill Playground (Brasshill)
Playground currently (2012) under construction behind the Visitor Information Centre
(Barrington)
Wayne Perry Memorial Playground (Bear Point)
Beaches
Crows Neck Beach
North East Point Beach (North East Point)
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South Side Beach (Cape Sable Island)
Stoney Island Beach (Cape Sable Island)
The Hawk Beach (Cape Sable Island)
Recreation Facilities (Public and Private)
Barrington Arena (Sherose Island)
Barrington Exhibition Grounds (Barrington)
Barrington Regional Curling Club (Sherose Island)
Local Schools
Causeway Fitness (Barrington Passage)
Flex Appeal Fitness Centre (Barrington Passage)
Municipal Pool (Sherose Island)
Sherose Island Recreation Centre (Sherose Island)
Swim's Pool (Barrington)
You vs. You Fitness Centre (Barrington Passage)
Community Groups
Barrington Area Ladies Softball League
Barrington Area Lionettes
Barrington Area Lions
Barrington Area Oldtimers Hockey League
Western Shelburne County Health Care Charitable Society
Barrington Arena Fundraising Committee
Barrington Minor Ball Association
Barrington Referee Association
Home away from Home Family Daycare Agency
Motorcycle Club
Nova Scotia Boat Racers Association
Queen of Hearts Dory Club
Shelburne County Figure Skaing Club
Shelburne County Fish and Game Association
Shelburne County Lob ball Association
Shelburne County Minor Hockey Association
Shelburne County Special Olympics
South Nova Recreational Hockey League
Woods Harbour Minor Ball Association
Seniors Clubs
Greenhill Senior Citizens Club (Upper Port La Tour)
Young at Heart (Woods Harbour)
Cape Sable Island New Horizons (Cape Sable Island)
Museums/Historical Societies
Archelaus Smith Historical Society
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Barrington Township Museum Association (Barrington)
Chapel Hill Historical Society (Shag Harbour)
Samuel Wood Historical Society (Woods Harbour)
Shag Harbour Incidence Society (Shag Harbour)
The Cape Sable Historical Society (Barrington)
Fire Departments/Ladies Auxiliary
Barrington
Island and Barrington Passage
Port Clyde
Port La Tour
Shag Harbour/ Bear Point/Woods Harbour
Other
# 327 Unicorn Sea Cadets
Balmoral Rebekah Lodge # 39
Barrington and Area Chamber of Commerce
Barrington and Area Girl Guide Association
Barrington District Federation of Agriculture
Barrington Friends of the Library
Barrington Ground Search and Rescue
Bayside Home Auxiliary
Boy Scouts of Canada
Children's Wish Foundation
Clyde I.O.O.F. Lodge # 98
Goodwill Club of Barrington
Mayflower Place
Newellton Community Club
Philadelphia Lodge # 47
Rosalin Nickerson Cancer Care Fund Society
Shelburne County Photography Club
Sou'wester Coin Club
Terry Fox Run Committee
Shag Harbour UFO site
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Appendix A.2 Existing Facilities in the Town of Clark's Harbour
Buildings/Halls
Clark's Harbour Legion
Clark's Harbour Library
CSI New Horizons Building
Clark's Harbour Elementary
Trails/Parks
Clark's Harbour Boardwalk
Fields/Courts
F.A. Brannen Memorial Ball Park
Town of Clark's Harbour Basketball / Ball Hockey Court
Playgrounds
Clarks's Harbour Playground
Community Groups
Friends of the Library
Seniors Clubs
CSI New Horizons Group
Other
Seabreeze Rebekah Lodge # 24
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Appendix A.3 Churches in the Municipality of Barrington and the Town of Clark's
Harbour
Advent Christian Church (Bear Point)
Ascension Anglican (Episcopal) Church (Barrington Passage)
Bethel Penecostal Assembly (Baccaro)
Calvary Baptist Church (Lower Woods Harbour, Shag Harbour)
Central Woods Harbour United Baptist Church (Lower Woods Harbour)
Faith Christian Church (Centreville Community Hall)
Guiding Light Baptist Church (Shag Harbour)
Independent Baptist Church
Island Gospel Tabernacle
Jehovah's Witness ( Sherose Island)
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship (Port Clyde)
New Testiment Baptist Church
Salvation By Grace Ministries (IOOF Hall Barrington Passage)
Seventh Day Adventist Church (Oak Park)
Solid Rock Baptist Church (Oak Park)
St. Philip's Roman Catholic Church (Barrington)
Temple United Baptist Church (Barrrington Passage)
United Baptist (Stone) Church (Clark's Harbour)
United Baptist Church (Centreville)
United Baptist Church (Newellton)
United Baptist Church (Port Latour)
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United Baptist Church (South Side)
United Baptist Church (Stoney Island)
United Church (Barrington Passage, Baccaro, Upper Port Latour)
United Church (Port Clyde)
Wesleyan Church (Woods Harbour)
West Head Wesleyan Church (West Head)
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Appendix B: Public Consultation Online Survey
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Appendix C: Public Consultation Results
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Public Consultation Results
In order to better represent the community, a variety of approaches were taken during the public
consultation work. There were community meeting held, focus groups with local groups and with a class
of high school students as well as an online survey. See appendix B for the online survey questions.
Questions:
1. What are the existing opportunities for physical activity in your community? What affects
opportunities for physical activity?
2. What are the barriers to your participation in physical activity?
3. What needs to happen to get people more physically active, more often? What would you like
to see in your community?
Participants:
2. Barrington and Area Lions Club
3. Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce
4. Members of the public.
5. New Horizons (Woods Harbour)
6. BMHS students
Results:
Existing opportunities identified by community members:
Hockey
Ball
Sidewalk in Barrington
Beaches
Gyms
Boardwalk
Shopping
Woods Harbour Trail
New Horizons
Woods Harbour Community Centre BINGO and Kitchen Parties
Curling
Walking and hiking along the trails
Seniors yoga
Swimming
Line dancing
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Zumba
Fitness classes at the gyms
Various activities at the high school
o Volleyball
o Basketball
o Etc.
Public skating
Figure skating
Cycling club
Running club
Senior dances
Library events
Darts
Try-it sessions (Belly Dance, Nordic Walking, etc.)
Ball Hockey
Queen of Hearts Dory Club
Barriers Identified by Community Members:
Too much entertainment available in the house (technology)
Lack of facilities
Do not want to go outside of community
Lack of sidewalks
Money
Program times
Age
Accessibility
Location
Transportation
Safety
No bike lanes
What they want:
More opportunities for physical activity
More arts/culture activities
Cooking classes for high school students
Photography
Watercolour painting
Cover the pool
Year round use
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Classes/time available for adults in the evening
Arena upgrades
o Increase seating
o Renovate the dressing rooms
More fitness classes at the Recreation Centre
Exhibition Grounds are in trouble
Nordic Walking
Trails need upkeep during the winter
South side ball field needs improvements
More sidewalk in Woods Harbour
Bike lanes
Boardwalk in Woods Harbour
Lawn bowling club
Carpet bowling
Improved wharves (clean and crisp, a destination for tourists to go with an interpreter on site to
answer questions)
A visitor information centre in Woods Harbour
An old home restored as a tourist attraction
A fitness facility in Clark's Harbour
A community use school on Cape Sable Island
Walking clubs - Indoors and outdoors
Skate park
Beach volleyball
Lights at the tennis court
Expand the tennis court
Non-motorized trails
Multi use trails
Beach trail
Campground
Racquet sports
Swim team
Synchronised swimming
Festivals
Duck pond to be an ice rink in the winter
Skateboard park
Paintball
Basketball court
Ball hockey
Rugby
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Football
Ballet
Indoor climbing wall
Bowling Alley
Air soft field
Training opportunities for sports in the evenings
Lacrosse
Larger ball fields
Three Main Themes:
1. Money and lack of facilities most often cited as a barrier to physical activity.
2. Large gap identified in offerings of fine arts/culture opportunities.
3. Many people indicated the need for more walking opportunities.
Online Survey Results
What opportunities for physical activity currently exist in your community?
There are three gyms, a running club, Arena, Pool, trails, and plenty of beaches
Nothing that I know of but an indoor swimming pool would be very good for the elderly
Hockey, Volleyball, local fitness centres, running.
Exercise classes, walking trails, skating, hockey, curling, baseball/softball, soccer, tennis, running
club, rowing
Curling gyms, sidewalks and trails for walking, other activities available in evenings at local
schools
Sandhills, beaches, ocean
What physical activity opportunities would you like to see developed in your community?
More trails - safer for walking/running
Inside swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool, year round
Bowling hiking, geocaching, water sports
Hiking/nature/biking trails
What barriers in your community limit people being physically active? How could these barriers be
reduced?
There are no barriers aside from a lack of education!
I am not sure but one thing you can do is walk
More sidewalks... it is dangerous to walk or bike along our rural roads
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Part of my district does not have good roadside space for safe walking. I think the municipality
buts on a good effort for engaging citizens for numerous activities, we need an inside pool, it's a
matter of affordability.
Geographic distance, weather, aging population, Centralize opportunities or promote activities
that are not dependent on one season or area.
The province has identified three priorities for the strategy to focus on, how do these apply locally?
a) Walking/biking on a daily basis
Making more safe areas to do these activities, most shoulders of highway are narrow!
Also drivers need to be more cautious.
More sidewalks and walking/biking trails
People need to become more aware of the importance of walking and to allot
designated time in their day to do so.
Bike lanes, bike safety (not just for kids).
b) Youth (ages 12 - 19)
More programs and education, having a variety of youth programs in schools and
outside so youth can figure out which activities they enjoy. Not everyone enjoys the
same activities. Making activities affordable. Educate parents/youth re: the importance
of physical activity.
Dance... hip hop, skateboard park
Ask youth what they want and have council actually listen
c) Females across the lifespan
Educate women about how exercise/ an active lifestyle helps prevent disease and slows
aging.
Exercise classes for young girls
Female only Phys Ed, Yoga, Dance, at BMHS
What local priorities so you think should be addresses in our Physical Activity Strategy to make more
people, more active, more often?
Have more education at an elementary school level and high school level that stresses the
importance of active living. MORE PHYS ED CLASSES should be mandatory
Maybe places to go to do exercise inside and a swimming pool would be great inside for exercise
More sidewalks and groomed trails
Somehow to get the message across and to make people want to be committed to a healthier
lifestyle
Using our beaches and ocean more
What is the best way to provide you with information on physical activity?
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The information gathered on this showed that the community would like a varied approach to
marketing.
Only one person added additional information:
"Other: Rec. Dept. should really be on Facebook and Twitter. To engage youth, you must go to where
the youth are. We can't keep doing things the old fashioned way. It is unfathomable that the Rec. Dept.
is not more present on Social Media. It is no wonder that activities aren't well attended or known, the
Coast Guard is a niche market of elder citizens and the website is not well known."
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Appendix D Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
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Appendix E Ipsos Reid Data