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LinksThe Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability is a national network that was created in 1989 to motivate and assist Canadians with a disability to become more physically active. While an active lifestyle is important for all Canadians, it is particularly important for those with a disability. Research has demonstrated that active individuals can enjoy better overall health, improved quality of life, elevated self-esteem, prolonged independent living in later life and increased mobility. For individuals with a disability, these benefits help make coping with the everyday challenges of life easier, and can even prevent relapses of certain disabilities or health problems.
The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (ALACD) promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. We provide nationally coordinated leadership, support, encouragement, promotion and information that facilitates healthy, active living opportunities for Canadians of all abilities across all settings and environments.
The Business Case for Active Living at Work has been developed in partnership with the Canadian Council for Health and Active Living at Work (CCHALW). The Public Health Agency summarizes the research done, the benefits of being active at work and it also provides information on how to make "active living" viable in the workplace.
This program establishes innovative approaches to increase physical activity through community design, public policies and communications strategies.
A non-profit research and education centre affiliated with the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta and funded by the Government of Alberta.
The centre's website has extensive resources on many aspects of physical activity, both for the general public and practitioners. Get your copy of Canada's guide to eating healthy plus you'll find information on the website about Food Guide Servings and more.
Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults promotes physical activity in an aging society. The Guide serves as a roadmap for older adults - explaining why physical activity is important, offering tips and easy ways to increase their physical activity, and stating how much is needed to maintain good health and improved quality of living later in life.
A guide to help you make wise choices about physical activity. Choices that will improve your health, help prevent disease, and allow you to get the most out of life.
The Canadian Diabetes Association works in communities across the country to promote the health of Canadians and eliminate diabetes. On the website, you'll find information on what is diabetes, living with diabetes, nutrition, guidelines for health professionals and more.
The mission of the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute is to enhance the well-being of Canadians through research and communication of information about physically active lifestyles to the public and private sectors.
The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) is the national voice for a vibrant grassroots network with partnerships that connect people who build healthy, active communities, and impact the everyday lives of Canadians.
The community services department provides an updated listing of many programs and opportunities to be physically active. Individuals of all ages with a special need are invited and encouraged to participate in all Community Services sponsored programs offered within the Leisure Guide.
The Parks and Open Space Division has wide open space, nature trails, pathways, play structures and many other opportunities to be active at no cost. There are some 704,500 square meters of pathways/walkways within our 900+ park sites. With cross-country ski trails in the winter and off-leash dog parks in the summer, we are sure you will find a way to be physically active throughout the year. Enjoy the great outdoors, get "in motion", and be healthy.
A national action group of more than 80 organizations that focus on health promotion and disease prevention through physical activity whose goal is to ensure that the environments where Canadians live, learn, commute, work and play support regular physical activity.
"Fields for Fido", Winnipeg's first off-leash dog areas, are now available to Winnipeg dog owners. Eleven sites have been selected in Winnipeg parks and public spaces where dog owners can let their pets socialize and exercise off-leash in a safe environment.
This site has been designed as a resource for the community centre volunteers as well as a resource for the public. Check for your community centres' location, programming information, upcoming events, rental facilities and more.
Go for Green, the Active Living and Environment Program, is a national non-profit, charitable organization that encourages Canadians to pursue healthy, outdoor physical activities that protect, enhance or restore the environment. We aim to inform Canadians about healthy, active lifestyle choices, and nurture commitment and action... to improve personal health and the health of the environment.
LIN is the home of Canada's National Recreation Database.If your organization is working to promote healthy active people and communities, LIN is Canada's repository for the knowledge and collective wisdom that will help you get the work done faster.
Tips for kids, parents, teachers and coaches to get information on how to get active.
MEPA is an organization which represents degreed physical activity professionals regardless of their area of expertise. The MEPA Board of Directors and membership are dedicated to the following goals:
Discover how to become a MFC accredited fitness leader, what to look for in a fitness facility, links to other professional affiliated organizations, when the next workshop is scheduled and much more.
ParticipACTION’s mission is to provide leadership in collaboration and communications to foster the “movement” that inspires and supports Canadians to move more.
Our Vision ParticipACTION’s vision is to work with its partners to ensure a Canadian society where people are the most physically active on Earth. Strategic Goals
Virage Dance Co. (www.viragedanceco.com) is the official licensed owner of the nation-wide Salsa Babies programs (www.salsababies.com) in Winnipeg and area. Programs are for new moms and their babies, toddlers and kids up to 10 years of age. Dance your way back into shape with a Latin beat! The Wellness Institute at the Seven Oaks Hospital is much more than a health club or fitness centre. As a comprehensive medical fitness facility they are a place to learn to become well and to stay well. The Wellness Institute offers a variety of fitness programs for men, women, and children of all ages. For a detailed description of the programs and services offered - check out their Positively Healthy Program Guide. The YMCA-YWCA offers a variety of swimming and fitness programs for men, women, and children. Services are available to all regardless of ability to pay. Discounted memberships are available to those in situations where financial circumstances are limiting access.
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