The Parish of French Village Mothers’ Union is sponsoring a Spring Cleanup! Take your family outside and do a spring cleanup and help our neighborhoods look their best. The St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails Association, it’s members and users would greatly appreciate any help with clean up along the trail if anyone would like…
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PLEASE NOTE: The restrictions below have been lifted. OHV’s are once again allowed to use the trail. The following was posted on the ATVNS Facebook page: source: ATV NS Facebook Page Members and all riders please see the attached letter from the Chief Medical Officer of Health concerning ATV use during the Covid-19 Outbreak. Now…
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The spring ATV closure is lifted! Department of Lands and Forests will be removing the trail signs and ours will be taken down very soon too. Thank you to everyone who respected the restrictions, we know you want to get out, especially now, and we thank you for doing your part in keeping our trail…
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Recently some trail users have spotted some creative expression along the trail! Do you have any trail photos? If so we would love to see them! We always like seeing the things people see and do and find along the trail. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram and share any trail photos you take.
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Louise 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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The 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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Jump 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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By 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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Please note that the Spring closure of our trail to ATVs and Side-by-Sides will come into effect Sunday March 8th 2020. we would kindly ask that ATVs and Side-by-Sides refrain from using the trail. This closure is due to spring thaw, to preserve the surface of the trail. Once the thaw is complete, it will…
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The 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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