| Trail, Water Route or Organization Name | Located In | Description (Brief) |
|---|---|---|
| French Basin Trail | Annapolis Royal | Located in Annapolis Royal, the French Basin Trail is a 45-minute walk around a Ducks Unlimited wetland. The well-maintained gravel trail around the marshland leads into the Rail Trail that goes East ... |
| Harvest Moon Trailway, Destination Trails Nova Scotia | Annapolis Valley Region | A 117KM trail built on a former rail bed, spanning from Annapolis Royal to Grand-Pré. The trail is maintained by local trail groups and Municipalities, and offers an easily traveled, scenic destinatio ... |
| Keppoch Mountain | Antigonish County | Keppoch Mountain is located on the western edge of Antigonish County and has ~500 acres of wilderness to enjoy year round. With over 40KMS of multi-use trails the Keppoch really opens the door to awes ... |
| Arisaig Provincial Park & Trails | Arisaig, Antigonish County | Arisaig Provincial Park offers a 1.6 km loop along the shore. Starting at the interpretation centre, the winding trail travels towards the shore through a white spruce forest. You can stop to take pic ... |
| Avondale Trail System, West Hants Trails Association | Avondale | The Avondale Trail system consists of 3 trail loops: ~Westbrook Trail (blue), a 2.3 km loop with its trail head behind the Avondale Community Hall ~Mosher's Trail (yellow), a 2.0 km route accessed eit ... |
| Shingle Mills Falls Hike | Aylesford | Directions: From Hwy 101 take Exit 15 and travel south through the Town of Berwick, continuing south towards Windermere. Continue on this road until you come to the stop sign at the bottom of Fox Mou ... |
| Apple Capital Heritage Trail | Berwick | The Annapolis Valley Trails System runs right through the Town of Berwick. Join us on our beautiful section, called the “Apple Capital Heritage Trail”. This 2.2 km section is a shared-use trail which ... |
| Black Rock Trails, Black Rock Trails Society | Black Rock (Kings Co.) | A unique collection of forest and shoreline trails located in the Eastern Annapolis Valley about 30 km north-west from the shire town of Kentville, Nova Scotia. The starting point is just behind the ... |
| Smileys Provincial Park | Brooklyn (West Hants) | Smileys Provincial Park is located close to the town of Windsor and its many cultural and natural attractions. Smileys park is a pleasant mix of wooded and open areas beside the Meander River. This p ... |
| Cornwallis River Greenway, Cornwallis River Pathways Society (CRPS) | Cambridge (Kings Co.) | Cornwallis River Greenway is a 6 km section of active-transportation trail managed by the Cornwallis River Pathways Society (CRPS). The trail runs through Coldbrook and Cambridge, Nova Scotia, along ... |
| Mastodon Trail, Carroll's Corner Community Centre | Carroll's Corner | Multi-use trail begins behind community centre, continues through mature forest. |
| Cobequid Trail | Central Colchester | The Cobequid Trail is an 18-kilometre network of walking and bicycling trails in central Colchester County, at the head of the Bay of Fundy. Explore woodland paths and shaded brooks. Follow the rail t ... |
| Centreville Park, Percy A. Lydiard Park | Centreville (Kings Co.) | Centreville has a beautiful park with walking trails, baseball diamonds and two soccer fields. There is a tennis court but it is being used for basketball, ball hockey and young bicycle riders. The pa ... |
| Chester Connection Trail | Chester | The Chester Connection trail extends 35 km across the Municipality from Martin's River to East River. It connects with the Dynamite Trail in Martin's River, and the Aspotogan Trail in East River. It's ... |
| Coldbrook Ravine Park & Trail | Coldbrook | Just under 13 acres, the Ravine Park & Trail in Coldbrook features gravel trails and woodland to enjoy. Suitable for hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing. Entrance is not well marked; it is located ... |
| Cole Harbour Heritage Park | Cole Harbour (HRM) | This 174 hectare (429 acre) provincial day park was built and is maintained by the Cole Harbour Parks and Trails Association. A hike at the Heritage Park will have you meandering through the fields of ... |
| Salt Marsh Trail | Cole Harbour (HRM) | The Salt Marsh Trail is part of the abandoned Musquodoboit railroad that has been transformed into a part of the Trans Canada Trail. The trail provides an easygoing adventure for hikers and bikers ali ... |
| Juniper Head Trail | Dalhousie (Pictou Co.) | The Juniper Head Trail is set in an immature spruce wood and an old sugar maple and yellow birch wood and has many old forest lichens. It passes old skidder roads, brooks, and ends at Juniper Brook an ... |
| Miller Point Peace Park, Trails | Dayspring | Located in Dayspring, just outside of Bridgewater, NS, this seasonal park is a place on your travels that you should not miss. The breath-taking views of the Lahave River are a must to see. There are ... |
| Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park Trail, Ellenwood Trail | Deerfield | The Park's relatively flat terrain makes the 1.5 km walking trail in reach for all ages. Stroll through the traditional "Acadian Forest"-a mixture of maple, birch, hemlock, spruce, fir and pine. Stop ... |
| Gully Lake Trail System: Earltown Lake and Portage Trail | Earltown | December 7, 2022 - Earltown Lake and Portage Trail has reopened after damage from Hurricane Fiona. Volunteers have cleared trees from the trail. The trail had to be moved in a few spots and is a litt ... |
| Gully Lake Trail System: Rogart Mountain Trail | Earltown | ** ATTENTION: Spring 2024 Closure of Rogart Mountain Trail ** Rogart Mountain Trail will be closed as of March 25 until further notice (depending on the weather). This is to protect the trail during ... |
| Gully Lake Trail System: Sandy Cope Trail | Earltown | November 2022 - Only the southern section of Sandy Cope Trail is open. From the trailhead at 1734 Kemptown Road, you can now travel on Yellow Birch Trail, turn right onto Portage Trail, turn right on ... |
| Gully Lake Trail System: Yellow Birch Trail | Earltown | November 2022 - Yellow Birch Trail is now open. Volunteers have cleared the trail after Hurricane Fiona. This trail is part of the Gully Lake Trail System of wilderness hiking trails. Hikers are advi ... |
| Aspotogan Trail | East River | The Aspotogan Trail runs between the Chester Connection Trail in East River and the St. Margeret's Bay Rails to Trails in Hubbards. It's also part of the Rum Runners Trail The trail follows the aband ... |
| Craig's Way Footpath | Elmfield | Craig’s Way is a footpath that embodies the deep ecological values of the Friends of Redtail Society and provides an opportunity for us, as humans, to deepen our relationship with nature. The setting ... |
| Castle Frederick Farms Trails | Falmouth | Castle Frederick Farms Inc has a network of forestry roads and wooded trails that we have developed for recreational use. They are not for motorized vehicles but ideal for mountain bikes, walking, cr ... |
| Wolfville Watershed Nature Preserve and Trails, Town of Wolfville & Nova Scotia Nature Trust | Gaspereau | A Forest Oasis Located within the Gaspereau River Watershed on the South Mountain and featuring spectacular views of the Gaspereau Valley, the Minas Basin and Cape Blomidon, the 605 acre Wolfville Wa ... |
| Mickey Hill Provincial Park, Provincial Day-Use Park | Graywood | Mickey Hill Provincial Park is a day-use park with gravel trail and swimming area. Interpretive signage, boardwalks, steep staircases, and suspension bridge through rocky areas. Picnic area on the riv ... |
| Gulliver's Cove Trails, High Cliff look off | Gulliver's Cove | The Gulliver's Cove trails will lead you to a series of stunning views of the Bay of Fundy and surrounding woodlands. The growing network has a trail for every fitness level and degree of hiking ambit ... |
| Guysborough Nature Trail | Guysborough | The Guysborough Nature Trail section of the Trans Canada Trail is located within the village of Guysborough in the Eastern Shore region extending 56 km (35 mi) from the village to Country Harbour St M ... |
| Forchu River Trail | Hebron | Walk, ski, or snowshoe the Forchu River Trail at the Hebron Recreation Complex. 1.8km trail includes boardwalks and wooded area. The trail is a loop along the river. ... |
| Acacia Valley Trails | Hillgrove | The Acacia Valley Trails offer a mix of woodland trails, less than 10km from Digby, with a little something for everyone: wheelchair accessible trails, single track walking paths and an ATV bridge, a ... |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | Ingonish | One of Canada’s most enchanting places, where the mountains meet the sea. As you hug the world-famous Cabot Trail coastline you'll wind through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where lush, foreste ... |
| Celtic Shores Coastal Trail | Inverness County | The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is a 92-km (57 mi) multi-use trail stretching from Port Hastings to the Town of Inverness on the west coast of the spectacular Cape Breton Island, that combines outdoor ... |
| Beaver Mountain Provincial Park | James River, Antigonish County | The park has a small picnic area with beautiful views of Antigonish and Cape Breton Island, as well as a well-marked trail system. The 6-km trail system offers everything from leisurely paved walkwa ... |
| Gully Lake Trail System | Kemptown | April 6, 2023 - Cleanup of hiking trails in the Gully Lake Trail System is ongoing. There was extensive damage from Hurricane Fiona in September 2022, and some hiking trails remain closed. Open trail ... |
| Gully Lake Trail System: Gully Lake Trail | Kemptown | November 2022 - Due to the damage from Hurricane Fiona, Gully Lake Trail is closed until further notice. Please respect trail closure notices and signage. This trail is part of the Gully Lake Trail S ... |
| Gully Lake Trail System: Willard Kitchener MacDonald Trail | Kemptown | November 17, 2022 - Willard Kitchener MacDonald Trail is now open. Following Hurricane Fiona, volunteers have cleared trees from the trail. You can access the trail ONLY from the Yellow Birch Trail/s ... |
| Kentville Migratory Bird Sanctuary | Kentville | Just West of Kentville is the Kentville Migratory Bird Sanctuary, a 200 hectare protected zone. Hikers can access the sanctuary via the parking lot of the Evergreen Home for Special Care. The entry p ... |
| Kentville Trail System, Rails-To-Trails | Kentville | In addition to connecting you on-foot to several amenities in Kentville, our 7.5 km trail system offers walkers, bikers and cross-country skiers an enjoyable outing, with opportunities to observe nat ... |
| Oakdene Park, Soccer Fields | Kentville | Oakdene Park is a neighbourhood park located in the north end of Kentville. It is made up of a large open space with 2 soccer fields, a storage shed, a playground area and a duck pond that can also b ... |
| The Gorge, Mountain Bike, Walking, & Snowshoe Trails | Kentville | The Gorge is located on 64.5 acres of natural woodland. It was developed in 1930 and is still maintained today. The Gorge has awesome trails for mountain biking, and great trails for walking and hiki ... |
| Shared Use Trail, Kings County Trails Society (in cooperation with Town of Berwick and Village of Kingston) | Kings County (NS) | The Shared Use Trail covers 28+kms between Sharpe Brook in Cambridge and the Village of Kingston. It is managed by the Kings County Trail Society, excluding smaller segments managed by the Town of Ber ... |
| Clairmont Provincial Park, Provincial Day-use Park | Kingston (Kings Co.) | A small day-use park featuring a shaded picnic area beneath a stand of red pine. Good spot for hiking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Located 3 km east of Kingston; off Hwy 101 between Exits 16 ... |
| Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Rails to Trails (BLT Trail), Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Rails to Trails Association | Lakeside | The Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Rails to Trails (The BLT Trail) begins in Beechville adjacent the Coca-Cola plant in the Lakeside Industrial Park and continues for 13 kilometres terminating at the i ... |
| Lennox Passage Provincial Park | Lennox Passage | Lennox Passage Provincial Park located on the North Shore of Isle Madame on Cape Breton Island (5 km / 3 mi east of the junction of Routes 320 and 206) offers a picnic area with tables scattered thro ... |
| Hiking & Snowshoe Trail, on First Lake | Lequille | First Lake is the former water supply for the Town of Annapolis Royal. Now decommissioned, the site provides for excellent hiking, snowshoeing, paddling, and fishing. A wilderness hiking trail follow ... |
| Queens Rails to Trails | Liverpool | The Queens Rails to Trails connects Summerville Beach Provincial Park with the Woodland Multiuse Trail in Shelburne County. The trail repairs and upgrades have been compelted and the trail at this tie ... |
| First Lake Glen Slauenwhite Trail, Friends of First Lake Society | Lower Sackville (Bedford-Sackville Region) | First Lake represents a wonderful natural area located in the heart of the community of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. First Lake is a large freshwater lake where you can enjoy many recreational benef ... |
| Adventure Trail | Lunenburg County | This 14 km trail runs between the Towns of Mahone Bay and Bridgewater and connects with the Dynamite Trail to the East and the Centennial Trail in the Town of Bridgewater to the West. Access includes ... |
| Bay to Bay Trail | Lunenburg County | Fauxburg Road Trailhead This 10 km trail along the “Lunenburg Spur” connects the Towns of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay and links with both the Adventure Trail and the Dynamite Trail . Access includes hik ... |
| Bull Run Trail | Lunenburg County | This 23 km long rail-trail boasts one of the only covered trail bridges in Nova Scotia. Lots of scenic picture opportunities there! The trail connects a number of communities including Bridgewater, W ... |
| Dynamite Trail | Lunenburg County | This 10 km trail runs between the Chester Connection Trail to the East and the Bay to Bay and Adventure Trail in the Town of Mahone Bay. Access includes hikers, bicycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, skies, a ... |
| LaHave River Trail | Lunenburg County | This trail will re-create a trail link between the Centennial Trail in the Town of Bridgewater and the South Shore Annapolis Valley Trail in New Germany. The 3.5 km developed portion of this rail-tra ... |
| South Shore Annapolis Valley Trail | Lunenburg County | The trail follows along the former Canadian National Railroad Line which previously ran from the Annapolis Valley to Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. When this trail is completed it will be 122 km long ... |
| Belchers Marsh Park Trail, Halifax North West Trails Association | Mainland Halifax | These natural greenway trails were built as part of Parkland contribution in the 1990's when the area was developed for mixed housing. Access is from Parkland Drive or any of the many linking pathways ... |
| Cabin Lake Trail, Halifax North West Trails Association | Mainland Halifax | This family-friendly woodland trail behind the residential area in Royale Hemlocks features a small lake near Hemlock Ravine Park (no Park access from here). This trail travels up the southern ridge o ... |
| Geizer Hill Trail, Halifax North West Trails Association | Mainland Halifax | This trail has personality, a mixed forest with trees filled with song birds, a stream and foot bridge all await you on this hidden gem. A crusher dust pathway with a couple of moderately steep slopes ... |
| Hemlock Ravine Park Trails, Halifax North West Trails Association | Mainland Halifax | This 200 acre parkland was part of the estate of John Wentworth, the second Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, and used by Prince Edward and his companion Julie in the late 1700’s. This is a great pa ... |
| Ski Martock | Martock | Alpine Skiing: At Martock we’re ‘serious about snow’. The best snowmaking in the business covers all alpine terrain including two terrain parks, the Learning Zone, Burton Riglet Park and the HeadStar ... |
| Windhorse Farm | New Germany | Windhorse Farm welcomes day visitors and overnight guests. We look forward to hearing from you about your interest in one of our offerings listed below and to seeing you on the beautiful and healing ... |
| Irishmans Road Recreation Site and Trails, West Hants Parks and Recreation | Newport Station | This site boasts a beautiful and extensive shared use trail network with a mix of single-track and double track. Also located here are the Ryan Lahey Memorial (Soccer) fields and the Glooscap Heritage ... |
| Nictaux Scotney Pathway | Nictaux | Located at the end of Orchard Drive, Nictaux. This pathway connects the two subdivisions in Nictaux and offers resting areas along the way. The pathway offers the opportunity to create walking loops i ... |
| Amherst Shore Provincial Park | Northport | This provincial park offers 42 wooded, un-serviced camp sites, and 4 pullthrough sites. Amenities include showers, flush toilets, disposal station, fire grills, wood, ice, and a playground. Leashed pe ... |
| Gully Lake Trail System: Juniper Head Trail | Pictou County | November 2022 - Due to the damage from Hurricane Fiona, Juniper Head Trail is closed until further notice. Please respect trail closure notices and signage. This trail is part of the Gully Lake Trail ... |
| Corney Brook Trail | Pleasant Bay | Length: 6.5 km (4 mi) return Elevation: 30 - 170 m (100 - 560 ft) Significant Features: Acadian forest river canyon, waterfall Follow a meandering brook through a hardwood forest to a small waterfall ... |
| Kejimkujik, National Park and National Historic Site | Queens County (NS) | On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in way ... |
| Jitney Trail - River John to Pictou | River John | Use: Walking, Biking, ATV, Snowmobile, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing Length: 40 km (one way) Type: Out and back (80km round-trip) Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Open 24/7, year round Near ... |
| McMaster Mill Historic Park | Rockville Notch | (photos by Penelope Stenhouse-St-Laurent) Are you the type of person who enjoys finding hidden gems? McMaster Mill is loaded with history, trails, waterfalls and more! Things to do -Walk the trail -T ... |
| Roxbury Road Trail | Roxbury | Leading to one of Nova Scotia's few "Ghost Towns" with evident remains of the Roxbury logging village, the Roxbury Road Trail is an easy 14km (round trip) hike great for walking, hiking, snowshoeing o ... |
| Short Line Trail 1 - Scotsburn | Scotsburn | Use: Walking, Running, Biking, ATV, Skiing Length: 12.7 km Type: Out and back Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: N/A Nearest community: 14 minutes to Pictou by car Entrance points at Browns Point ... |
| Old Foster Trail | Stellarton | You can find the trailhead behind the Pictou County Wellness Centre which makes it a great place to spend some time when the kids are busy at the rink or pool! Pets are welcome but must be kept on a l ... |
| The John Crawford Trail | Stewiacke | The John Crawford Trail is located on the south side of Kitchener Street west of Rockwell Drive. The first section of the John Crawford Trail is a loop that is a total of 350m from the parking lot and ... |
| Open Hearth Park | Sydney | The park is adjacent to Harbourside and will be owned and managed by Harbourside Commercial Park. Open Hearth Park includes a multi-use sports field with synthetic turf, a commons area, an outdoor co ... |
| Butter Trail - Short Line Trail, Trans Canada Trail | Tatamagouche | The Butter Trail is a 5-km section of rail trail in Tatamagouche, on the north shore of Nova Scotia. It offers views of the Waugh River and Tatamagouche Bay on the Northumberland Strait, and is withi ... |
| Short Line Trail - Colchester County section, Trans Canada Trail | Tatamagouche | January 5, 2023 - All sections of the Butter Trail in Tatamagouche and Short Line Trail in Colchester County are now OPEN. The Short Line Trail is a rail trail stretching 107 km between the towns of ... |
| Thorburn Trail | Thorburn | The Thorburn trail can be considered the “keystone” trail. There was a tunnel built under the 104 to allow safe passage for users. This is the only access point to pass safely under the Trans Canada H ... |
| Trenton Steeltown Centennial Park | Trenton | Trenton Park is one of Nova Scotia’s finest parks! Whether you want to get out of the car to stretch, take a break for lunch or perk up your day with recreational activities: Trenton Park can provide ... |
| Victoria Park | Truro | Victoria Park has many scenic wooded area and trails to explore. The park is available for public use. Some amenities can be booked in advance by contacting Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture Departm ... |
| Laurie Saulnier Memorial Trail, Hants West Wildlife Association | Upper Falmouth | This trail is maintained by the Hants West Wildlife Association (HWWA) and is dedicated to one of their members. This stacked loop trail offers 2 km in mixed woodland with tall alder, birch and spruc ... |
| Falls Lake Provincial Park, Provincial Day-use Park | Vaughan | A small picnic park with beach access on Falls Lake. Carry-in launch point for canoes/kayaks, sport fishing. Limited cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. ... |
| Wallace Bay National Wildlife Area Trail | Wallace Bay | This National Wildlife Area features a 3.75 km loop trail following the diked wetlands. There are many species of birds to be observed, as the area is important for breeding and migrating waterfowl an ... |
| Petersfield Provincial Park | Westmount | Petersfield Provincial Park is a picnic park overlooking the south arm of Sydney Harbour on Cape Breton Island (off Route 239). The park contains remnants of four cultural periods, dating from the la ... |
| Acadia Park & Trails | Westville | Acadia Park has walking trails, a children's playground and a Miner's Memorial. The park offers a place for visitors to the Town to come and picnic, relax, listen to music or follow the trails and ref ... |
| White Rock Community Trail, White Rock Community Association | White Rock | AWESOME, PEACEFUL…absolutely Incredible! Come walk, enjoy the surroundings. Discover animal tracks, the wood frogs, the eagles that soar in the air currents above. Soak up the beauty in the filtered ... |
| Reservoir Park Bike Trails, Town of Wolfville | Wolfville | ... |
| Yarmouth County Rail Trail | Yarmouth (town) | From Lower East Pubnico to Norwood. Linear park: 87-km multi-use trail; gravel surface. The trail traverses woodlands, agricultural areas, lakeside and urban landscapes north of Yarmouth, and urban, ... |
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