Inspirational Posts Articles
Signs of spring along the trail
Inspirational PostsWe have received a number of great photos of signs of Spring lately from our trail walkers and runners recently.Below are a few that show off some of the beautiful colours and sights you can find along the trail. Just a reminder please do no pick any wildflowers, especially Mayflowers or lady slippers, but leave…
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Take a Break and Learn About Flora and Fauna
Inspirational PostsThere are many interpretive panels along the trail describing some of the amazing flora and fauna that you may see on our beautiful trail. Take a moment when you come across one of these panels to maybe learn something new about the amazing diverse ecosystem our trail is a part of. Take a look around…
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Fun Trail Activities for Kids and Families
Inspirational PostsHave some family fun on the trail! Check out our scavenger hunts, word searches and colouring pages to get out, enjoy the trail and have some quality family time. Check out our ‘Fun‘ page for downloadable and printable activity sheets.
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A Thank You Letter to CN for their Continued Support
Inspirational Posts Trail NewsThank 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…
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Volunteers Take Care of Garden next to Trail Parking Lot
Inspirational Posts Trail NewsA group of volunteers has been working on the Trail Garden next to the Trail Parking Lot off Sonny’s Road at the Crossroads. Over several evenings, we have weeded, pruned and mulched the garden. It is our goal to make it an attractive approach to the Trail and also a welcoming entrance to the neighbourhood…
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Ode to Spring on the St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails
Inspirational PostsSubmitted 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…
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