Trail News Articles

Local Camino Walk Concludes Today
Trail NewsLouise 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…
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Trails Stakeholder Message
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsThe 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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COVID 19 Update to Members and Trail Users
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsJump to section:Hygiene recommendations | Volunteer recommendations | Provincial Restrictions | Safety & Responsibility Trail use and the need for trail maintenance is expected to increase with the closure of some recreational and community venues. Trail use remains one of the safest recreational activities during the pandemic and a good way to relieve the stress…
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All Hands on Deck March 6th on the Rails to Trails
Masthead News Articles Trail NewsBy Keith Ayling This article was originally published in the March 2020 issue of the Masthead News It was all hands on deck on the St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails Friday, March 6th, as numerous agencies showed up to emphasize education and enforcement while using the popular trail around St. Margaret’s Bay. Representatives…
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Nova Scotia Trail Guide Launched Today
Events Trail NewsThe much anticipated Nova Scotia Trail Guide, our new online database of trails is being launched today! Built in partnership with Recreation Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Connect, and the Province of Nova Scotia, this online guide is your ultimate resource to find details on your favourite trails, water routes, or volunteer trail organizations throughout the…
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Not in Favor of Recently Voted Use of Trails by HRTA
Masthead News Articles Trail News– A letter to the editor of the Masthead News. Dear Editor, Earlier this year a majority of the Halifax Regional Trails Association (HRTA) member groups voted in favour of a motion promoting the concept of human-powered transportation only on all Halifax trails (cyclists and pedestrians). The St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails Association…
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Christmas on the Bay a Success
Trail NewsThe St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails-to-Trails Association braved the cold, crisp weather this past Saturday (November 30th) to hand out candy canes, Timbits and dog treats to all trail users who passed by. Thank you to all trail users who stopped to chat and let us know how much they love the trail and appreciate…
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Holiday Greetings
Trail NewsHoliday Greetings from the St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails-to-Trails Association The board of the St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails-to-Trails would like thank you for your continued support of the trail that joins eight small communities into one large one. You’ve demonstrated that the trail is as important to you and your family as it is…
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Views of the Finished Mill Lake Trail Section
Trail NewsBelow are a few photos of the newly finished and re-surfaced trail section to the NS Power Access Road alongside Mill lake in Upper Tantallon following the trail reassignment project.
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Second Annual Purple Hike for Epilepsy Fundraiser A Success
Trail NewsThe St. Margaret’s Bay Trail was a sea of purple on Sunday October 20th as more than 40 people took part in the Unicorn Theatre’s Annual Purple Hike for Epilepsy. Adding even more colour to the already colourful event, the trail at Station Road, Head of St. Margaret’s Bay, was sporting glorious Autumn oranges, reds,…
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