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Community Groups & More

Hike Nova Scotia maintains a list of walking groups in the city.

Halifax Cycling Coalition is a volunteer-run organization working to make cycling the leading transportation option in Halifax.

Ecology Action Centre offers the following programs:

  • Welcoming Wheels provides newcomers with cycling opportunities to increase wellness, equity, access, connectedness, and environmental health.

  • The Bike Buddy Program is a mentorship that pairs a newcomer ‘mentee’ with a local bicycle rider ‘mentor.’ The goal is to help newcomers feel more confident on their bikes, explore the city, and meet new people!

  • Bike Again is a volunteer-run, do-it-yourself bike shop. The EAC provides the space, tools, and some know-how, but you do the work. Bike Again aims to get more people on bikes, empower them to repair them, and create a community centred around a shared love of the bicycle.

Walking & Cycling Gear

If you’re adding walking or cycling to your commute, you may need some gear! Here are some local businesses that can help get you started:

Aerobics First
6166 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1A3
aerobicsfirst.com

Cyclesmith Halifax
2553 Agricola St, Halifax, NS B3K 4C4
Cyclesmith Dartmouth
201 Brownlow Ave Unit 1, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1T5
cyclesmith.ca

Giant Bicycle Halifax
5536 Sackville St, Halifax, NS B3J 1L1
gianthalifax.ca
 

Carshare

Carshare programs offer short-term rentals and are a great option for households without cars. They are well-loved for their flexibility, and can help with the transition of switching to active/sustainable transportation as it allows you to rent a car only when you need one.

Communauto Atlantic provides carshare rentals in Halifax. Communauto memberships are available to all qualified drivers.

Vehicles are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at self-service locations across Halifax and Dartmouth.

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