Nova Scotia Trails
Trails in Nova Scotia
Bay to Bay Trail (part of Rum Runners Trail)
A 10-km multi-purpose trail through picturesque woodlands; part of Trans Canada Trail. Can be accessed from several points along Rte 324....
Address:
Maple Ave
Lunenburg
NS
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Bedford-Sackville Connector Greenway
The Bedford-Sackville Connector Greenway is a 2-km trail along the Sackville River in the Halifax Metro region – a continuation of the Fort Sackville Walkway from Range Park in Bedford to Old Sackville Rd (crossing the river twice) to the Fultz House Museum in Sackville.
See salmon-habitat restoration rock-sills from the bridges. Trail activities include exploring flora and wildlife, as ...
Address:
33 Sackville Dr
Lower Sackville
NS
Phone: 19028659238
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Beech Grove Trail – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
This trail starts with a floating bridge across the Mersey River and makes a wide circle up and over a drumlin hill. Drumlins are steep on one side and gently sloping on the other. The top of this drumlin is clothed in beeches, bright green and full of warblers in the spring, soft brown and loaded with beechnuts in the fall. Trailhead: Departs from Kejimku...
Address:
3005 Main Parkway
Maitland Bridge
NS
Phone: 19026822772
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Belchers Marsh Park Trails
Belchers Marsh Park Trail is a 2.5-km trail (5-km return) winding past
marsh and pond in the heart of Clayton Park West in the Mainland North
Halifax region, featuring woodlands and wetlands that showcase the
beauty of Nova Scotia’s varied natural habitats. Trail activities
include bird watching, exploring wildlife, hiking, snowshoeing, and
skating. There are interpretive panels near th...
Address:
Parkland Dr (near #429)
Halifax
NS
Website: Website Title
Benjie’s Lake Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
On the plateau at the top of French Mountain, this trail crosses wet barrens and evergreen forests typical of the highlands, ending at a small lake. Boardwalks in some sections keep you dry and protect the habitat from trampling. Moose are frequently seen as well as a variety of northern birds. Trailhead: On the Cabot Trail at the top of French Mountain ...
Address:
20836 Cabot Trail
Cape Breton Highlands NP
NS
Phone: 19022242306
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BLT Trail (part of Rum Runners Trail)
13-km trail on converted railbed, past a number of lakes and rivers. Hard-packed surface; benches along trail. Accessible from Hwy 3 at several points....
Address:
Beechville-Lakeside-Timberlea
Timberlea
NS
Phone: 19028762055
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Branch Pond Look-off Trail - Cape Breton Highlands National Park
The trail explores Acadian, boreal and taiga land regions and leads to a viewpoint offering an impressive view of the Atlantic coast and the park interior plateau, with Cape Smokey and Cape North appearing as miniature mountains in the distance.Trailhead: Turn off the Cabot Trail at the Warren Brook warden's station and follow the Mary Ann Falls road for a...
Address:
1051 Mary Ann Falls Rd
Cape Breton Highlands NP
NS
Phone: 19022242306
Website: Website Title
Broad Cove Mountain Trail - Cape Breton Highlands National Park
This switchback trail leads through a dense forest of softwood to the top of Broad Cove Mountain for exceptional views of the rocky Atlantic coast, with Middle Head and Cape Smokey in the distance. You climb 168 m over a distance of 1.6 km. Watch for moose along the way and eagles as they soar overhead. A bench at the top allows you to relax and enjoy the vistas below.
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Address:
110 Warren Lake Rd
Cape Breton Highlands NP
NS
Phone: 19022242306
Website: Website Title
Cabin Lake Trail
This 2.5-km (5-km return) urban trail, now a part of the adjacent Hemlock Ravine Park (no access), abuts a new residential neighbourhood and a small lake. Steep in places, the trail reflects the former wooded landscapes. An interpretive panel explains some of the historical and natural assets; the cabin is no longer standing. Bring your skates in winter!...
Address:
Starboard Dr (near #42)
Halifax
NS
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Cape Chignecto Coastal Trail – Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
When you venture along the Coastal Trail, be prepared for one of Atlantic Canada's most spectacular adventures. The views are breathtaking. It can be done from either direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise). A three- to four-day trip will allow time to stop and explore the beaches and viewpoints along the way. The coastal wilderness trail includes physically challenging conditions. Hikers shou...
Address:
1108 West Advocate Rd
West Advocate
NS
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