White Cane and Guide Dog Awareness Walk

DateJune 6, 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ADT
( 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EDT )
Event Type
In Person
Program Type
Advocacy Programs
Location

Halifax Public Gardens
Spring Garden Rd. & Summer Street
Halifax NS B3J 3S9
Canada

Mark your calendars for CNIB Nova Scotia’s White Cane and Guide Dog Awareness walk happening as part of Access Awareness Week Nova Scotia. The walk will start and end at the Public Gardens. All are welcome including those who use white canes, guide dogs, or neither. Sighted guides will be available or feel free to bring your own! 

Join us on Saturday, June 6 at Halifax Public Gardens (Spring Garden Rd. & Summer Street, Halifax).

Please be advised that you must register for all programs. We kindly ask you to RSVP a minimum of 1 full business day before the start of the program. 

Registration required. To register, please contact Laura Bain, Program Lead, Wellness Programs at laura.bain@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.

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Region
Nova Scotia

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