Trail 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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Dear 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 (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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We 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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St Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails Association has been hard at work this spring coordinating maintenance and improving the overall trail experience for our user groups.The trail has truly been a blessing in our community over the past year, providing an opportunity to enjoy safe outdoor activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. We would like…
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