Recreation provides a variety of programs focusing on enhancing a resident’s socialization, mental stimulation, physical ability, spiritual and emotional wellbeing.

The Recreation Department at Dykeland Lodge prides itself on offering a variety of therapeutic leisure opportunities. We provide both large and small and one to one leisure activities. The Recreation Department will also support residents with their self-directed leisure choices.

Each month we feature a main calendar of leisure events enhanced by numerous individual unit activity calendars. Our goal is to provide a variety of recreation programs to enrich the lives of our residents. Please note the monthly calendar is subject to change. If you have a suggestion or opportunity about the calendar, please contact Victoria Gagne, Director of Recreation at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-798-8346.

Leisure Programs 

Event Celebrations

We also provide: 

• Monthly Outings
• Weekly Evening Entertainment
• Music Therapist on site
• Chaplaincy
• Pet Therapy/ Therapeutic Animals
• Seasonal Resident/Employee Engagement
• Intergenerational Programs

Our Recreation Department uses a tool called “Activity Pro” to track and record residents’ participation in the events and programs and is available to residents/families upon request.