Trail News Articles
Looking for Historic Stories of the St. Margaret’s Bay Trail
Masthead News ArticlesOriginally published in the Masthead News June 1st 2022 issue. For the last two and a half decades, the St Margaret’s Bay Trail has linked communities from Hubley to Hubbards. It’s a popular destination for visitors from the greater Halifax region and further afield. But first and foremost, the Trail, as it’s simply called, is…
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Annual General Meeting 2022 Information
Events Members news Trail NewsHello Members, The St Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails Association has been hard at work this year coordinating maintenance improvements to provide the best trail experience possible for our user groups. The trail has truly been a blessing in our community over the two past years during the Covid-19 pandemic. We would like to invite…
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Trail Care Grant
Trail NewsGreat news! Our trail just found out that we received a #TrailCare grant from #TransCanadaTrail to clean up our trail! There will be an event put together to coincide with International Trails Day on June 4th. Stay Tuned for more details! #ThankYouTCT#grants#funding#socialgoodTrans Canada TrailColumbia Sportswear
Continue ReadingUnicorn’s Purple Hike for Epilepsy is Back
Trail NewsAfter a yearlong absence, Unicorn Theatre will be holding its Purple Hike for Epilepsy on Sunday October 17 and everyone is invited to join Unicorn members and friends for a 2km or 5 km Hike on the beautiful St. Margaret’s Bay Trail. The theatre is raising funds for its Official Charity: The Epilepsy Association of…
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Teamwork Makes Trail Safer for All
Masthead News Articles Trail NewsDear Editor: The old saying, “Many hands make light work” doesn’t apply when it comes to handling asphalt and gravel. But volunteers from three community associations joined together recently to fix a potentially serious safety issue on the trail. The Beechville-Lakeside-Timberlea Trail (BLT) ends at Highway 3 in Hubley; on the other side of the…
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The Big Ride – June 26th and 27th
Trail NewsThe Big Ride (in support of cancer research) is taking place on our trail Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27. There are currently 41 riders registered and more may register. Please note that there will be extra traffic along the trail during those days. Riders have been informed of the importance of using their…
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A Friendly Reminder of Trail Rules and Courtesy
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsWith the arrival of the good weather, we’re seeing more and more people out enjoying the Trail. Please remember the pandemic safety guidelines and respect your fellow trail users. We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Trail volunteers and Conservation Officers with Environment and Climate Change performed trail patrols over the holiday…
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Trail Maintenance Season
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsIt is trail maintenance season again. Our volunteers will be on the trail periodically doing trail maintenance at various days, times and locations on our trail. Please watch for notices on the trail and be aware that there may be equipment and workers on the trail. We ask that trail users please use the trail…
Continue ReadingHubbards Temporary Trail Closure Notice
Trail News Trail Notices & Alerts Urgent alerts - messagesAs of Monday, March 29th (7am- 6pm) a section of the Trail in Hubbards from Station Road to the end of the trail at Route 3 (Hubbards) is going to be closed, to all users, for one week. There will be signs and construction staff contractor at either end to stop traffic. The affected closure…
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Spring Trail Conditions
Trail NewsUpdate March 20 2021: Due to the warm weather forecast, we are asking wheeled users to stay off the trail as much as possible during the next week. The trail will be soft and wet. Your co-operation lessens surface damage. The St Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails Association (SMBARTA) is asking for your help….
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