Chapter 18Recreation, sport and culture<strong>New</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> has many ways <strong>to</strong> havefun and stay healthy. The province has aDepartment <strong>of</strong> Wellness, Culture and Sport,which includes a Sport and RecreationBranch <strong>to</strong> help communities encouragephysical activity and a healthy lifestyle:• www.gnb.ca/0131/index-e.aspKeeping your family healthy<strong>New</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> has a number <strong>of</strong> wintersports. Hockey, skiing, <strong>to</strong>bogganing orsledding downhill, snowmobiling, skating,and hiking are popular. A <strong>to</strong>boggan,developed by the First Nations people,is a kind <strong>of</strong> sled, without runners.In the summer, people like <strong>to</strong> bike, camp,fish, swim and hike; they like <strong>to</strong> playbaseball, s<strong>of</strong>tball, soccer and football. Manycommunities are on or near rivers and lakeswhere you may rent canoes, kayaks or otherwatercraft. The Trans-Canada Trail, a hikingtrail running from one end <strong>of</strong> the country<strong>to</strong> the other, goes through <strong>New</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong>.The province has many sandy beaches onthe Northumberland Strait coast with saltwater warm enough <strong>for</strong> swimming.For more in<strong>for</strong>mation:• www.<strong>to</strong>urismnewbrunswick.ca/ThingsToDo/SportsandRecreation.aspxIf you are athletic, an organization knownas Sport <strong>New</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> encouragesamateur sports and recognizes 60 sportsorganizations. They include soccer, baseball,hockey, and gymnastics.For more in<strong>for</strong>mation:• 1-506-451-1320• www.sportnb.com/en/direc<strong>to</strong>ryIt is also a good idea <strong>to</strong> check your city or<strong>to</strong>wn hall.Recreation NBRecreation NB provides educationalopportunities, <strong>of</strong>fers resource materials,distributes a broad range <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mationthrough its publications, and acts as a voice<strong>for</strong> the recreation and parks movement in<strong>New</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong>.• 1-506-459-1929• www.recreationnb.caThe YMCAThe YMCA has a slogan, “We buildstrong kids, strong families, and strongcommunities.” It is a not-<strong>for</strong>-pr<strong>of</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rganization. If you are looking <strong>for</strong> sportsprograms <strong>for</strong> your children, the YMCA is agood place <strong>to</strong> start. It has fitness facilities,swimming pools, sports, education andmany other kinds <strong>of</strong> programs. The Y, as it iscalled, also <strong>of</strong>fers services such as day care<strong>for</strong> children and summer day camps <strong>for</strong> olderchildren. Many programs are free.YMCA <strong>of</strong> Frederic<strong>to</strong>n,28 Saunders St.,Frederic<strong>to</strong>n, NB• 1-506-462-3000• www.ymcafrederic<strong>to</strong>n.nb.ca<strong>Orientation</strong> <strong>guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>newcomers</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong>99
YMCA <strong>of</strong> Greater Monc<strong>to</strong>n,30 War Veterans Ave.,Monc<strong>to</strong>n, NB• 1-506-857-0606• www.ymcamonc<strong>to</strong>n.caYMCA-YWCA <strong>of</strong> Saint John,130 Broadview Ave.,Saint John, NB• 1-506-634-7720• www.saintjohny.comBoys and girls clubsAs with the YMCA, boys and girls clubs arepart <strong>of</strong> a national organization. They provideyouth and children with a safe place <strong>to</strong> play.They <strong>of</strong>fer physical activities, camp activities,help with career planning and applying <strong>for</strong>scholarships.Boys and Girls Club <strong>of</strong> Dieppe,76 Emmanuel St.,Dieppe, NBE1A 2J5• 1-506-857-3807• www.dbgc.org• e-mail: <strong>of</strong>fice@dbgc.orgBoys and Girls Club <strong>of</strong> Eel River Bar FirstNation,11 Main St., Unit 201,Eel River Bar, NBE8C 1A1• 1-506-684-6277Frederic<strong>to</strong>n Boys and Girls Club Inc.,P.O. Box 3188, Station B,Frederic<strong>to</strong>n, NBE3A 5G9• 1-506-472-5112• www.fbgc.ca100<strong>Orientation</strong> <strong>guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>newcomers</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong>
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