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Volunteer Organizations in Pugwash

Pugwash is home to a vibrant community spirit, supported by over 60 volunteer and non-profit organizations. Whether you're passionate about health, history, the environment, or community events, there’s a place for you to contribute and make a difference.

If you don’t see your area of interest represented, consider starting a new group—there’s a strong network of volunteers ready to support new initiatives!

How to Get Involved

  • Explore Opportunities: Browse the list below to find organizations that align with your interests.
  • Reach Out: Click on the organization name for contact information.
  • Stay Updated: The Village is continually updating this list. If your organization isn’t listed or needs updates, please contact the Village Clerk at (902) 243-2946 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Service and Health Organizations

Organization NamePhoneAddressWebsite
Cumberland County Transportation Service (CCTS) (902) 667-8149 PO Box 952, Amherst, NS B4H 4E1 cctscumberland.com
East Cumberland Lodge (902) 243-2504 262 Gulf Shore Rd, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 thelodgeinpugwash.com
North Cumberland Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (902) 243-2074 PO Box 171, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 N/A
North Cumberland Community Health Foundation (902) 661-4560 PO Box 171, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 N/A
Open Hamper Food Bank (902) 664-8691 11103 Route 6, South Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 feednovascotia.ca
Pugwash & Area Ground Search and Rescue (PGSAR) Not listed 61 King St, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 pugwashgsar.ca
Pugwash & District Volunteer Fire Department (902) 243-2666 10490 Durham St, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 N/A
Royal Canadian Legion, Peace Branch 60 (902) 243-2122 92 Water St, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 N/A
Silver Spray Rebekah Lodge Not listed Pugwash, NS N/A
Sunset Community Inc. (902) 243-2571 140 Sunset Lane, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 thesunsetcommunity.ca
Touchstone Counselling (506) 857-3007 169 Russell St, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 tchstone.ca

Special Interest Groups

Organization NamePhoneAddressWebsite
4-H Nova Scotia (902) 305-7473 90 Research Dr, Suite 122, Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2 4hnovascotia.ca
Pugwash Communities in Bloom (902) 243-3454 PO Box 303, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 communitiesinbloom.ca
Feral Cat Program (Marilyn & Friends) N/A Port Howe, NS facebook.com/spayCats
Friends of the Pugwash Library N/A Pugwash, NS pugwashlibrarythanks.ca/friends
Hope Centre (902) 614-3000 138 Church St, Pugwash, NS hopecentre.ca
Mixed Palette Art Group (902) 243-2638 Pugwash Village Hall, 124 Water St, Pugwash, NS N/A
North Cumberland Historical Society (902) 243-3348 10222 Durham St, Pugwash, NS ncumhistorical.wixsite.com/genealogyhistory
North Shore Antique Tractor & Engine Club N/A United Church Hall, Church St, Pugwash, NS facebook.com/groups/159209037557
PEACE Society N/A Pugwash, NS facebook.com/peacesociety2024
Pugwash and Area Social Duplicate Bridge Club N/A Pugwash, NS N/A
Pugwash Home and School (902) 243-3900 171 Queen St, Pugwash, NS Cyrus Eaton Elementary
Pugwash Parks Commission N/A PO Box 58, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 N/A
Remsheg Rug Hookers N/A Wallace and Area Museum, Wallace, NS wallacebythesea.ca/rughook.shtml

Festivals and Events

Event NamePhoneAddressWebsite
Gathering of the Clans (902) 243-2946 124 Water St, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 pugwashvillage.com
Gospel in the Park (902) 243-2205 6120 Thompson Rd, Pugwash Junction, NS B0K 1Y0 Pugwash Junction Gospel Hall
HarbourFest (902) 243-2275 PO Box 457, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 pugwashharbourfest.ca
Mackerel Fishing Tournament (902) 243-2666 10490 Durham St, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 N/A

Ecology

Organization NamePhoneAddressWebsite
Friends of the Pugwash Estuary (902) 243-2476 2169 Crowley Rd, Pugwash Junction, NS B0K 1M0 pugwashestuary.com

Sports and Activities

Organization NamePhoneAddressWebsite
Cumberland East Recreation and Development Association (CERDA) N/A Cumberland County, NS Cumberland Rec NS Facebook
Cumberland Trails Association (902) 397-3627 8419 Hwy 6, West Pugwash, NS CanadaHelps Profile
Disc Golf Pugwash (902) 669-0764 2846 Crowley Road, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 Tourism Nova Scotia Listing
Exercise Classes - Ladies (902) 243-2435 124 Water Street, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 Village of Pugwash
Northumberland Boating Association N/A Pugwash, NS Facebook Page
Northumberland Community Curling Club (902) 243-3330 49 New Pugwash Road, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 curlingpugwash.org
Northumberland Links Golf Course 1-800-882-1806 1776 Gulf Shore Road, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 northumberlandlinks.com
Northumberland Tennis and Pickleball Association (NTPA) (902) 243-2435 Pugwash, NS Facebook Page
Pugwash Badminton Club N/A Pugwash, NS Badminton Nova Scotia
Pugwash District High School Basketball - Coaches (902) 243-3900 192 Church Street, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 PDHS Contact
Pugwash Yacht Club (902) 499-9260 10015 NS-6, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 pugwashyachtclub.ca
Route 6 Snowmobile Club (902) 614-3237 Pugwash, NS Facebook Page

Commerce and Business

Organization NamePhoneAddressWebsite
Pugwash Farmers' Market (902) 243-2918 10222 Durham St,
Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0		 pugwashfarmersmarket.com
Pugwash Co-op - Board of Directors (902) 243-2525 10508 Durham St,
Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0		 foodland.ca/stores/co-op-pugwash
Pugwash Harbour Authority (902) 890-9284 20 Brickyard Rd,
Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0		 N/A

Churches and Camps

Church Camps

Camp NamePhoneAddressWebsite
Camp Geddie (902) 926-2632 3555 Shore Rd, Merigomish, NS B0K 1G0 campgeddie.ca
Camp Pagweak (902) 243-2261 9395 Highway 6, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 pagweak.org
Camp Pugwash (902) 243-2097 2197 Gulf Shore Rd, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 camppugwash.com

Churches

Church NamePhoneAddressWebsite
Port Howe Gospel Hall (902) 243-2764 7682 Highway 6, Port Howe, NS B0K 1L0 N/A
St. Andrew's Anglican Church (Wallace) (902) 423-4807 13611 Highway 6, Wallace, NS B0K 1Y0 Facebook Page
St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church (Wallace) (902) 257-2811 3863 Highway 307, Wallace, NS B0K 1Y0 presbyterian.ca
St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church (902) 667-2523 79 Church St, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 allsaintsparishce.ca
Seventh-day Adventist Church (Pugwash) (902) 243-3012 2197 Gulf Shore Rd, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 pugwashns.adventistchurch.org
The Meeting Place (902) 243-2250 169 Russell St, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 tmpns.wordpress.com
Wesley St. Matthew's United Church (902) 801-8124 30 Church St, Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 N/A

Submit or Update Your Organization

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  • Organization Name
  • Mandate or Mission
  • Meeting Times and Locations
  • Contact Information
  • Logo and Photographs (with appropriate permissions)

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