The people of the Irish Loop know how to be active and enjoy life. With a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from, you'll be sure to find something that interests you regardless of your age or your budget.

Sports:
On the Irish Loop we love our sports. The schools in the region offer excellent opportunities for youth to participate in popular sports such as basketball, hockey and volleyball, just to name a few, and outside the school environment there are softball, soccer, and hockey leagues for people of all ages and skill levels.

Outdoor Recreation:
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Irish Loop offers an incredible array of parks and conservation areas, as well as historical, cultural and heritage sites for you to enjoy. The Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, the East Coast Trail, the Colony of Avalon Archaeology Site, Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve and Holyrood Pond are just a few of the must-see outdoor areas in the region.

Popular outdoor activities include hiking, camping, salmon fishing, hunting, cycling, sea kayaking and wildlife viewing, among others. Our coastal communities offer hundreds of outdoor recreational activities in which you and your family can get involved and enjoy the incredible natural surroundings all year long.

Community Events:
Most communities in the region also host annual community festivals where both young and old get together to celebrate local culture through music, food, and games. As well, there are a variety of community organized events such as dart leagues, card games, and bingo nights available year-round to help you fill your social calendar.