The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. Provincial links are also available.
The Canadian Health Network(CHN)is an excellent site for national information on health issues, including physical activity. The link provided takes you the the Active Living section of the site, but their is also very useful general health information to be found on this site.
The Public Health Agency of Canada's, Canadian Health Network provides a variety of information on health issues that concern Canadians, including nutitional concerns. The
Healthy Lunches To Go Tour was created help Canadians make healthy lunches for their whole family.
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association web site has some great tools to assist in becoming or staying physically active. Be sure to check out the "information sheets" that are on this excellent site.
Get Active for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Fit For Heart is the program that enables adults to participate in a fun, fitness-based fundraising activity while learning the importance of heart healthy choices. Fit for Heart takes place in Ontario and British Columbia and offers a range of events such as curling, swimming, rowing and fitness.
Information on being physically active for adults, older adults, children, youth and the workplace.