Canada Gets Active!

Annapolis County is one of six communities selected from across Canada this year to be part of a program called Canada Gets Active. It's a pilot project involving a Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass.

Over 200 students received a FREE Annapolis County Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass last November.

Why Grade 5?
Research shows that physical activity levels drop sharply between Grades 3 and 7 (at the onset of adolescence), for girls and boys. Grade 5 students are usually around age 10/11 and are becoming more independent. They express interest and choose to participate in particular activities, but still enjoy family outings. We hope the Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass will allow students to overcome financial & transportation barriers, use our recreation facilities more and develop good physical activity habits to carry into their teens.

What is it?
The Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass gives students FREE access to participating recreation facilities at designated times.

Who can use it?
The Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass is for Grade 5 students enrolled in schools (or home schooling) in Annapolis County. These schools are Annapolis East, Lawrencetown Consolidated, Bridgetown Regional Elementary, Champlain Elementary and Clark Rutherford Memorial School. There are about 200 Grade 5 students in Annapolis County this year.

How do I use it?
Students show their cards at the front desk or to the attendant when they arrive.

What if I lose it?
Call 532-0286 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out how to get a replacement pass.

Where and when can I use my pass?
Students can use the pass at participating facilities when they are open to the public (Open, Casual, etc.). Schedules may change, so call before you go to make sure. In the future, other recreation facilities may join us in accepting the Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass. Check back here for updates.

The Grade 5 Pass is currently accepted at the following facilities until August 31, 2010:

• Annapolis Royal Swimming Pool: 532-1777
• Bridgetown Centennial Pool: 665-2748
• Lawrencetown & District Pool: 584-7172
• Middleton & District Pool: 825-6600
• 14 Wing Greenwood Fitness and Sports Centre: 765-1494 ext 5997

How do I get there?

Walk, bike, get a ride, share a ride, or take the bus. It’s always easier to do stuff when you have someone to go with, so bring a friend!

The Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass also allows you and one chaperone to ride the bus for free with Kings Transit. Just show your pass when you get on board and the driver will make a note that you are using your Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass. Riders under 12 years old must be accompanied by someone 12 years or older; that’s why Kings Transit is allowing your chaperone to ride for free. Kings Transit wants you to use your pass to get active!

Kings Transit provides accessible service for persons with disabilities. Check out the Kings Transit Bus Schedule for more information, or phone 1-888-546-4442.

Check the schedule before you go and dress appropriately for the weather!

Pass valid only on the following Kings Transit routes:

Bridgetown to Greenwood/Greenwood to Bridgetown
Weymouth to Bridgetown/Bridgetown to Weymouth

Note: No bus service on Sundays or holidays

If you have any questions about Canada Gets Active or the Annapolis County Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass, call 532-0286 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Who makes this possible?
14 Wing Greenwood Fitness and Sports Centre
Annapolis County Recreation Services
Annapolis Royal Swimming Pool
Annapolis Royal Recreation
Annapolis Valley Regional School Board - Health Promoting Schools
Bridgetown Active Living
Bridgetown Centennial Pool 
Bridgetown Community Recreation Association
Kings Transit
Lawrencetown & District Pool
Middleton Recreation and Community Services
Middleton & District Pool
Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection

The Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass is part of the Annapolis County Active Living Strategy and is made possible through collaboration with our many partners.

Canada Gets Active, part of the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association’s Everybody gets to play™ initiative, has been made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.