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Maintenance Partnership Being Proposed by St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails

December 4, 2020 8:39 am Published by The SMBRTA Board Leave your thoughts

Originally published in the Masthead News December 2nd issue. As is known by all who use it, the St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails (SMBARTA) serves a variety of people—pedestrians, cyclists, ATVers, equestrians, cross country skiers, and more. It provides us with an escape from busy lives and offers the opportunity to stay active while...

From Left to Right: Jacqui Tupper (on horseback), Sue Douglas & Denise Hicks (Co-Chairs SMBARTA), Al Abraham (CN Stronger Communities Fund) and Rick Muzyk (Vice-Chair SMBARTA)

A Thank You Letter to CN for their Continued Support

October 21, 2020 10:17 am Published by The SMBRTA Board Leave your thoughts

Thank you to Canadian National Railway (CN) and specifically Al, Tiffany and Janet for your generous support of our trail. When I look back at some of the historic pictures that were taken during the original construction of the rail bed in the early 1900’s, I am quite certain that none of the engineers, surveyors...

Staff at Tantallon Public Library Throw Surprise Retirement Party on Rails to Trails

July 8, 2020 10:16 am Published by The SMBRTA Board Leave your thoughts

Story from the Masthead News Volume 32 Issue 7 July 8th 2020 The staff at the Tantallon Public Library did a little walk by retirement party at the overpass at exit 5A on the St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails on June l5th for co-worker Heather Pelton. Heather retired after almost 20 years working at...

Memorial Name Plates Placed on Picnic Shelter at Lewis Lake

July 8, 2020 9:19 am Published by The SMBRTA Board Leave your thoughts

Last fall the Lions Club constructed a picnic shelter along the St. Margaret’s Trail along the eastern perimeter of Jerry Lawrence Park in Lewis Lake, so trail users can have a comfortable resting spot. In early June of this year, memorial name plates were placed at the shelter in recognition of devoted club members who...

Ode to Spring on the St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails

May 14, 2020 9:05 am Published by The SMBRTA Board Leave your thoughts

Submitted by one of our trail members: Barb Parker During this time of physical distancing to plateau the pandemic, the St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails remains open. It’s easy to keep a hockey stick between the comers and goers on the trail and people are adhering to that distance. And, while life has seemingly...

ATV (OHV) Trail Usage During COVID-19 State of Emergency

April 26, 2020 8:18 pm Published by The SMBRTA Board Leave your thoughts

PLEASE NOTE: The restrictions below have been lifted. OHV’s are once again allowed to use the trail. The following was posted on the ATVNS Facebook page: source: ATV NS Facebook Page Members and all riders please see the attached letter from the Chief Medical Officer of Health concerning ATV use during the Covid-19 Outbreak. Now...

Spring ATV restrictions lifted

April 20, 2020 3:15 pm Published by The SMBRTA Board Leave your thoughts

The spring ATV closure is lifted! Department of Lands and Forests will be removing the trail signs and ours will be taken down very soon too. Thank you to everyone who respected the restrictions, we know you want to get out, especially now, and we thank you for doing your part in keeping our trail...

Some Creativity On Our Trail

April 14, 2020 8:16 pm Published by The SMBRTA Board Leave your thoughts

Recently some trail users have spotted some creative expression along the trail! Do you have any trail photos? If so we would love to see them! We always like seeing the things people see and do and find along the trail. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram and share any trail photos you take.

Local Camino Walk Concludes Today

April 10, 2020 8:58 am Published by The SMBRTA Board Leave your thoughts

Louise Christie missed out on travelling to Spain with her sister and her partner for a Camino pilgrimage walk due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Not one to be discouraged, Louise decided to continue with her walk, but in her own back yard. Louise walks a 20km round trip route on the St. Margaret’s Bay Rails...

Trails Stakeholder Message

March 24, 2020 5:33 pm Published by The SMBRTA Board Leave your thoughts

The following is a letter from the Nova Scotia Lands and Forests – Parks and Outreach Division March 24, 2020 Trails Stakeholders:Earlier today, the province updated Nova Scotians on recent measures to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including use of parks and trails. Understandably, Nova Scotians want to get out for walks...

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