2026 Nova Scotia Harbour Swim for The United Way
This fall the Provincial United Way campaign is swimming across the province.
From Wednesday, September 9th to Friday, September 11th fearless fundraising swimmers will plunge into harbours across the province where, one stroke at a time, they will engage in harbour hopping, United Way Style!
And YOU could be one of them!
We are reaching out to swimmers across the province to invite you to celebrate this unique opportunity with us.
All you need is two things to qualify:
- To be able to swim 1500 metres in 40 minutes
- To be able to raise $150 in pledges
Swim dates and sites:
Wednesday, September 9 – Shelburne - Shelburne Waterfront, bottom of St. Patrick's Lane - 12 p.m.
Wednesday, September 9 – Chester - Municipal Wharf - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 10 – Halifax - Bishop’s Landing - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 10 – Sydney - at the Fiddle - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 11 – St. Peter's Canal Locks - 8:30 a.m.
Friday, September 11 – Pictou – The Hector Quay Visitors Marina -1:00 p.m.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
United Way Harbour Swim Spots remaining: 92
All registrations must collect $150 in pledges and your fee is waived
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Register for United Way Harbour SwimFreeJun 9 - Sep 20
Top fundraisers
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Jan JensenCA$550.00 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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Suzanne NicholsonCA$150.00 RaisedCA$150.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Gabrielle
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Gabrielle Riley Gall...CA$70.00 RaisedCA$200.00 Goal |
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Scott TingleyCA$50.00 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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Event schedule
- Wed, September 9, 2026 12:00 PM - Shelburne Swim
- Thu, September 10, 2026 6:00 PM - Chester Swim
- Fri, September 11, 2026 11:30 AM - Halifax Harbour Swim
- Fri, September 11, 2026 6:30 PM - Sydney Swim
- Sat, September 12, 2026 8:30 AM - St. Peter's Canal Locks
- Sat, September 12, 2026 1:00 PM - Pictou Swim
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mary Lou Burke
- Phone
- +1 902-266-3371