The section from Station Road in Hubbards heading West to Hwy 3 is now re-opened. There will be more grading and application of crusher dust on new trail at a later date Thanks to the residents of Hubbards for the patience and understanding as well as other areas within the trail system for adhering to…
Continue ReadingSMBARTA volunteers as well as local contractor dealt with 32 trees on the trail system due to Fiona. The trail was closed during this time by the Department until a full assessment was done, and it’s been completed We were given approval to re open the trail to all users. SMBARTA would also like to…
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The SMBARTA trail will be COMPLETELY CLOSED at the direction of the Province of Nova Scotia – Department of Environment and Climate Change: “As of noon on Friday, September 23, all provincial trails will be closed to both hikers and off-road vehicles until after the storm and they have been assessed for public safety.” Information…
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SMBARTA has been notified that the trail realignment in Hubbards is starting the morning of Tuesday September 6th. The section from the start of smbrta in Hubbards at Hwy #3 to Station road in Hubbards will be closed for at least two weeks to allow the re-alignment and new construction of trail due to the…
Continue ReadingTrail users , we have another closure and update The Hubbards start to Station Rd is back open for the rest of the work week , there will be a lengthy closure upcoming and as soon as we have the dates and times it will be placed here . The new Vinegar Lake Road in…
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Originally 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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Hello 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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Great 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
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Please join us Saturday November 27th at 12:30 in a walk to Paula Gallant’s Purple Bench on the St, Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails in support of Gender Based Violence Awareness 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. Every 6 days in Canada, a woman is killed by her partner or…
Continue ReadingAfter 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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