ACTIVE AGEING
Canadian Resource Directory
ACTIVE AGEING
Canadian Resource Directory
CANADA WIDE
Active Aging Canada
https://www.activeagingcanada.ca/
AAC is a non-profit organization committed to promoting healthy aging among older Canadians from coast to coast to coast. A wide range of downloadable educational materials can be found on the AAC website.
Fit Nation Online Workout
https://everybodymoveshub.ca/fitnation-home-workout-series
Online workouts designed for Indigenous participants of all ages and abilities from chair to advanced workouts.
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging at Western University
https://www.uwo.ca/ccaa/index.html
CCAA promotes physical activity and well-being for older adults through a combination of basic and applied research, education, and community-based exercise programs. In addition to in-person exercise programs, CCAA has a range of Active at Home Videos. https://www.uwo.ca/ccaa/programs/videos/index.htm
Canadian 55+ Games
https://canada55plusgames.com/
A multisport event with 2500 participants from across the country competing in 26 different events. The Canada 55+ Games are open to adults aged 55 years and over as of December 31 of the year the Games are held.
Canadian 24 Hour Movement Guidelines
https://csepguidelines.ca/guidelines/adults-65/
ParticipACTION
The Science, Benefits and Guidelines for Adults 65+
https://www.participaction.com/the-science/benefits-and-guidelines/adults-65-plus/
Physical Activity Toolkit for Older Adults
https://prismic-io.s3.amazonaws.com/participaction%2F84f1e964-a43c-419e-994b-57a63c3bf822_pa-seniors-toolkit-design-v03-eng-pa.pdf
NOVA SCOTIA
YMCA Halifax Forever Fit (55+)
https://ymcahfx.ca/foreverfit/
A physical fitness and health education program for participants over 55 years. Classes focus on improving aerobic fitness, balance, strength and flexibility.
YMCA Nova Scotia LiveWell Program
https://ymcahfx.ca/livewell/
A group exercise program that focuses on improving the health of Nova Scotians with chronic conditions.
Acadia University Centre of Lifestyle Studies Community Programs
https://cols.acadiau.ca/community-programs-partnerships.htmL
Acadia Active Living Exercise sessions help aging participants improve their physical fitness and health through group exercise and individualized programs.
NEW BRUNSWICK
The Wellness Movement Protected: Active Aging in New Brunswick Tool Kit
https://www.wellnessnb.ca/resources/active-aging-in-nb/
Healthy Aging Champion Program
Healthy Aging Champions are senior volunteers that share their experiences with aging and encourage others to find ways to stay physically active, keep socially engaged and practice a healthy lifestyle.
https://socialsupportsnb.ca/en/simple_page/healthy-aging-champion-program
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Go! PEI
https://gopei.ca/
Community-based healthy living initiative connecting Islanders with no-to-low cost physical activity opportunities.
NEWFOUNDLAND
Recreation Newfoundland
https://recreationnl.com/active-living/
Recreation NL’s goal is to increase awareness of active living for all ages through targeted events, community resources and communication supports.
ONTARIO
Seniors Active Living Centres
https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-seniors-active-living-centre-program-near-you
Seniors Active Living Centre programs offer social, cultural, learning and recreational programs for older adults that promote health, well-being and social connections. There are almost 300 programs across the province.
Ottawa YMCA Senior Page
https://www.ottawaymca.org/programs/seniors
Active Older Adult and Silver Sneaker classes help build muscle strength, endurance and increase mobility.
Greater Toronto Bright Spot Program
https://brightspot.ymcagta.org/
An online community offering exercise classes, mindfulness meditation and much more. All provided free and designed with older adults in mind.
YMCA of Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford Live Well Health Management
https://www.ymcahbb.ca/health-fitness/livewell-health-management
LiveWell is a series of supervised exercise and education programs designed to help individuals enhance their health while managing specific chronic health conditions and illness.
North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit Healthy Aging
https://www.myhealthunit.ca/en/health-topics/healthy-aging.aspx
Advocates for age-friendly communities, and provides support and education regarding falls prevention, healthy eating, exercise, vaccinations and much more. The Health Unit’s Stay on Your Feet (SOYF) program offers a variety of falls prevention resources, free exercise classes in the community, and opportunities for networking and training.
MANITOBA
Active Aging in Manitoba Stepping Up With Confidence Program
Steppin' Up With Confidence (SUWC)
Steppin’ Up with Confidence is an active living peer led exercise program designed to work on functional fitness that will support activities of daily living. The goal of this program is to support falls prevention, and continued independence.
SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association
https://ssfa.ca/about
SSFA is a volunteer, non-government organization that provides resources to help people fifty years of age and older remain be active.
City of Saskatoon Fit over 50
https://www.saskatoon.ca/parks-recreation-attractions/recreational-programs-activities/registered-programs/fit-over-50-programs
ALBERTA
Westend Seniors Activity Centre
https://weseniors.ca/8-week-fitness-program-for-seniors/
A video series to help seniors stay fit and stay active with instruction on how to exercise correctly.
Finding Balance Alberta
https://findingbalancealberta.ca/keep-active/
Resources on the benefits of active aging, and exercise instruction.
Alberta Centre for Active Living The Rural Route to Active Aging
https://www.ualberta.ca/kinesiology-sport-recreation/media-library/research/centres-and-units/centre-for-active-living/reports/older-adults/rural-route-to-active-aging/booklet-rural.pdf
A Guide for People who want to stay active as they age.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Active Aging Society
https://www.activeagingsociety.org/
AAS champions the physical, social, and mental health of older adults in British Columbia, and provides solutions to keep seniors mobile and socially connected
BC Recreation and Parks Association Chose to Move and ActivAge Program
https://www.activeagingsociety.org/
Choose to Move is a free, flexible program that provides the motivation and support to become more active for older adults, regardless of fitness level. Participants work with a trained activity coach and a group of senior peers.