Let's Walk, Roll & Ride, Spryfield!

What: Guided Hike into the Purcells Cove Backlands (Registration required)
When: 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
About: This relatively easy hike will guide you through the fascinating, rare Jack Pine barren ecosystem of the Backlands. The trail terrain is uneven and requires good footwear. The hike involves lots of small slopes up and down on exposed bedrock. Registration is required. Click here to register.

What: Cycling Audit Ride (Registration required)
When: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
About: We will ride to a number of key destinations in Spryfield and evaluate the route to get there as well as facilities at the destination. All participants are expected to fill out an evaluation which will be provided. The route will include segments on busy roads with no bike lanes or other infrastructure so participants should be prepared for that.

Register at https://cyclehalifax.ca/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=305

What: Youth Mobility Audit
Closed for partnering school students only

What: Walk Audit Route #1 - Dentith Road, Herring Cove Road to Old Sambro Road (route map below)
When: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
About: A Walk Audit is a simple tool to help you as a participant rate the walkability of a portion of your community. The intent of the findings of the audit is to create livable communities for people of all ages and abilities by pinpointing how safe a space feels for people moving around. We'll look at pedestrian safety factors like crossing the street, appeal of the walk, facilities along the walk and traffic. At the end of the walk we'll discuss our findings for submission to our HRM Councillor. In the event of heavy rain we will set a rain date. Register for the walk audit here

This event is now sold out.

What: Actions for Health Summit (registration required)
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
About: The Nova Scotia Alliance for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity is hosting a one-day gathering to bring together researchers, non-profit leaders, public health workers, community health boards, and those with lived experience to start a dialogue about how we can support Solution 6 of the Action for Health plan. During this one-day summit, leaders from across sectors will come together to share knowledge, explore gaps, and identify opportunities for collective action to support the government in achieving Solution 6 of Nova Scotia’s Action For Health plan. If you want to contribute to a healthier, more equitable province, this event is for you! Join others working to inspire an equitable future for Nova Scotia to learn about what is happening and shape what is needed.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reaching-six-working-towards-a-collective-a…

What: Coffee Outside
When: 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at Williams Lake Road Pocket Park
About: Exactly what it sounds like! Meeting and enjoying coffee/tea outside every Thursday morning from 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. This week’s location will be Williams Lake Road Pocket Park. Bring your own coffee/tea! 

What: Walk Audit Route #2 - Herring Cove Road, Williams Lake Road to Clovis Ave (route map below)
When: 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
About: A Walk Audit is a simple tool to help you as a participant rate the walkability of a portion of your community. The intent of the findings of the audit is to create livable communities for people of all ages and abilities by pinpointing how safe a space feels for people moving around. We'll look at pedestrian safety factors like crossing the street, appeal of the walk, facilities along the walk and traffic. At the end of the walk we'll discuss our findings for submission to our HRM Councillor. In the event of heavy rain we will set a rain date. Register for the walk audit here.

What: Pop-up Bike Hub #1: DIY Bike Repair
When: 2 p.m.– 5 p.m. at 550 Herring Cove Road
About: The Pop-up Bike Hub trailer will be providing free 25-minute DIY tune ups, bike assessments, safe cycling education and safe cycling accessories and resources to anyone who drops by 550 Herring Cove Rd. No registration required.

What: Pop-up Bike Hub #2: DIY Bike Repair
When: 12 p.m.–4 p.m. at 550 Herring Cove Road
About: The Pop-up Bike Hub trailer will be providing free 25-minute DIY tune ups, bike assessments, safe cycling education and safe cycling accessories and resources to anyone who drops by 550 Herring Cove Rd. No registration required.

What: Dal Bike Ride (Registration required)
When: Sunday, Oct. 22, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Dal Bike Centre
About: This ride will leave from Dal Bike Center to the Captain William Spryfield Library, where it will join up with the Mayor's bike ride -looping thru Spryfield and then return to Dalhousie. Please note, this ride will include steep hills and riding in high volume traffic. Please arrive at the Dal Bike Center for 9:30 - departing at 9:45. 

Need a bike? They offer free one-week bike rentals to current Dalhousie & King's students! Book here - https://www.dalbikecentre.ca/loans

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/dal-bike-centre-15357721755

What: Mayor's Bike Ride 
When: 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. start at Captain William Spry Community Centre (16 Sussex St., Halifax)

About: The Halifax Regional Municipality and CAA Atlantic invite you to join Mayor Mike Savage and Regional Councillors for the 10th annual Mayor’s Ride on Sunday, October 22, 2023 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). 

The Mayor’s Ride aims to promote cycling and to celebrate active transportation in the municipality. The ride also highlights the role that supporters of healthy & active communities (like you!) are playing in the Halifax region. This popular event routinely attracts 50+ riders and broad media coverage. 

This year’s ride begins at the Captain William Spry Community Centre (16 Sussex St., Halifax). The route will explore Spryfield by bike via the McIntosh Run Community Trail, the Herring Cove Road bike lane and residential area streets. A reception with refreshments will follow afterwards at the Captain William Spry Community Centre. 

Spread the word — everyone’s invited! 
Date: Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meeting location: Captain William Spry Community Centre 
Reception with refreshments to follow 
• All are welcome 

Tips 
• Please arrive by 11 a.m. 
• Cycles and helmets are required for the ride 
• Halifax Regional Police will be providing an escort •
 The route is approximately 5 kilometres 
•Public washrooms are available at the Captain William Spry Community Centre 
• Bring water for the ride 

Take the Shuttle Bus! 
What: FREE transportation to and from the Mayor’s Bike Ride for you and your bike 
Where: Buses will depart from the Halifax Forum and Alderney Landing Parking Lot around 10 a.m. 
Space is limited! RSVP by emailing katherine.maclellan@halifax.ca

What: Zen Electric Bike Test Ride

When: Sunday, Oct. 22 - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Captain William Spry Community Centre
About: More info coming soon!

What: Information Table Fair
When: Monday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p. m. at Captain William Spry Community Centre
About: Come out anf meet organizations working in Active Transportation. Confirmed attendees include  Cycling Nova Scotia, Halifax Cycling Coalition, Ecology Action Centre,, DalTRAC, Halifax Cycles, Hike Nova Scotia, and others!

What: Bike Summit
When: Monday, Oct. 23 - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Captain William Spry Community Centre
About: This will be the 18th year of the Bike Summit hosted by Cycling Nova Scotia.! The goal is to share all of the infrastructure, programming, and policy work that has been completed or is in progress across the province and to have conversations about challenges and opportunities going forward.  

The presentations during the event will provide resources and tools for AT professionals to use in their workplaces and provide networking opportunities for future collaborations. These connections will no doubt support future policy and infrastructure projects, and effectively encourage more Nova Scotians to live more active lifestyles safely and with enthusiasm.

What: Women’s Safety Audit
When: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Captain William Spry Public Library
About: You are invited to join HRM’s Safe City & Safe Public Spaces Program, Councillor Patty Cuttell, community members and partners for a Women’s Safety Assessment (WSA) along Herring Cove Rd. in Spryfield on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6-8:30 p.m.

We will start the assessment at the front entrance of the Captain William Spry Community Centre and end with a debrief and light refreshments. The assessment will consist of walking/rolling together along Herring Cove Rd., using the WSA tool as a prompt to discuss your insights and experiences of the social, natural, and built elements of the space through a gendered safety lens. The assessment route is outlined on the attached map. Please come prepared to be outside and to walk/roll on the sidewalk!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Amy Brierley at amy.brierley@halifax.ca or 902 430 6703.

Insights shared in this process are compiled in a report by the Public Safety Office and distributed to participants, community partners and other HRM staff. The report can be used by participants, community members and municipal staff to make changes to the public space so it is safer, more enjoyable, and equitable for all.

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. 

What: Urban Cycling Course (Registration required)
When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Captain William Spry Public Library​​​​​​
About: Improve your skills and knowledge for riding in the city. It is open to the public but preference will be given to Spryfield residents. The Urban Cycling course is intended for youth and adults (16 years of age and older) who know how to ride a bike but want to deepen their skills for riding with traffic in an urban setting.