Accessible Features in Provincial Parks
Nova Scotia Provincial Parks is committed to promoting accessible and inclusive public use of our park properties. Accessible features available at some parks include washrooms, vault toilets, change houses, parking, beach access, adaptive equipment, boardwalks, viewing areas, fishing and trails.
Changes Require New Restaurants to Be Accessible
New restaurants, cafés, lunch counters and delis must be accessible to all Nova Scotians. To get a food safety permit, any new restaurant with seating will need to have accessible entrances, pathways and washrooms.
School Capital Improvements for Mabou
A provincial investment in school capital projects in Mabou will improve safety and accessibility, making an important community hub more welcoming and inclusive.
Peggy’s Cove has achieved an Accessibility Certified Gold rating
Iconic Nova Scotian landmark Peggy’s Cove has achieved an Accessibility Certified Gold rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Gold-rated certification. With over 700,000 visitors annually, the accessibility upgrades make the site accessible to a growing number of visitors
Change Makers – Lake City Woodworkers
Lake City Woodworkers is a social enterprise in Burnside making furniture while making change. It helps people with mental illness build skills and independence and improve their quality of life by crafting high-quality, solid wood products.
Cheers to access
PEACH Research Unit has teamed up with The Coast Halifax to launch the Cheers to Access! merit badge system which recognizes restaurants for their accessibility. This system was piloted in July 2021.
Share your story
If you’d like to share your experience with us, we’d love to hear from you! Contact the Accessibility Directorate at: accessibility@novascotia.ca