| Trail, Water Route or Organization Name | Located In | Description (Brief) |
|---|---|---|
| Antigonish County Recreation | Antigonish County | The Municipality of the County of Antigonish is a place where people value Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation. Antigonish County Recreation's vision is to support individual and community wellbei ... |
| Antigonish Hiking & Biking Trails Association | Antigonish County | We help to manage trails and promote use of our trails system throughout Antigonish County. ... |
| 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 ... |
| Antigonish Landing Trail | Antigonish Landing | The Antigonish Landing trail offers pleasant views of farmland and hills across the waterway. A new subdivision was built alongside the trail, which still has many forested areas intact. At the end of ... |
| All For Horses Association | Antigonish, NS | We encourage and promote knowledge in the care, handling and enjoyment of horses and ponies and in the improvement of horsemanship and equitation. If you are interested in joining our group or finding ... |
| Antigonish Sno-Dogs Snowmobile Association | Antigonish, NS | The SANS is an incorporated non-profit association. Our mandate is to provide leadership and support to member snowmobile clubs who enjoy quality, recreational snowmobiling opportunities on a province ... |
| Bethany Contemplative Trail | Antigonish, NS | The trail opens up the heart of the wooded area and is home to many plants, animals and birds, cradling a lake in the center. Benches along the way are an invitation to sit and marvel. The purpose of ... |
| Town of Antigonish Recreation Department | Antigonish, NS | The Town of Antigonish Recreation Department is dedicated to providing sport, recreation, and leisure activities for the citizens of Antigonish. To achieve their vision and with the available resource ... |
| 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 ... |
| Eigg Mountain: Mountain Biking Trail | Arisaig, Antigonish County | Eigg Mountain-James River Wilderness Area is located in the Pictou-Antigonish Hills, about 10 km northwest of the town of Antigonish. Expanded in 2015, this wilderness area protects more than 7,600 he ... |
| Cape Canso Marina | Canso | Nestled on the shores of Canso, Nova Scotia where the harbour feeds into the open Atlantic is a little bit of camping paradise. The Cape Canso Marina is a full-service facility for campers and boats a ... |
| Chapel Gully Trail | Canso | Traveling east on Route 16 to Canso, turn right onto Union Street. Driving past the hospital, turn right into Wilmot Subdivision reaching the parking area at the top of the hill, where signs clearly m ... |
| Glasgow Head Beach | Canso | Glasgow Head Beach provides a lovely sand beach with inland trails to explore and meander to the connected summer camp. There is plenty of parking to be found. Use: Walking Length: N/A Type: Out and b ... |
| Grassy Island Trail | Canso | Use: Walking, Running Length: 1 km Type: Loop Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Jun 1st - Sep 15th Facilities: all at Visitor Reception Centre, pit privies on Grassy Isl ... |
| Lazy Head Trail | Canso | Directly across the water from where you begin you will have a great up-close view of Fox Island. For the first 500 meters you may travel along the rocky beach, however the rocks soon become too large ... |
| Cape George Hiking Trails & Day Park | Cape George | The Cape George walking trail contains a series of loops, all varying in length and difficulty for a total of 33 kilometers. There are beautiful views of the coastline, meadows, old growth forests and ... |
| Caribou/Munroes Island Provincial Park Beach & Shoreline Hike | Caribou Central | Caribou-Munroes Island is a mile long sandy beach offering some of the warmest saltwater swimming in all of Canada! It’s one of the best places in the region to catch the sunset as it falls into the N ... |
| Waterside Beach Provincial Park | Caribou River | A combination of a long sandy beach, salt marsh and open farmland with picnic tables. The long, wide beach is seldom crowded, and the water is very warm. Group use is available. Park amenities include ... |
| Dalhousie Mountain Trail, Cape to Cape Trail | Dalhousie (Pictou Co.) | From the access point on the Glen Road, the trail follows the Old Dalhousie Mountain Road that is shaded by trees for the first few kilometres. Near the top of the mountain the trees thin out and allo ... |
| 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 ... |
| Black Duck Cove Provincial Park & Trail | Dover | This community-managed park offers a beautiful sandy beach and rocky shoreline with boardwalks, change houses, vault toilets, and a 3.5-km (2-mi) shoreline walking trail. The park has accessible trail ... |
| Kavanaugh Lake Trail | Dover | The path branches in two directions. The path to the left is a side trail which will take you to the site of the shrine. Following the trail through the fields and brush, you will soon come to an arch ... |
| Black Brook Falls Trail | East River St. Marys | The trail descending to the base of the falls is short with a beautiful over story of old growth hemlock. There is a rope to help people down the steep embankment. Use: Hiking Length: 0.2 km Type: Out ... |
| 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 ... |
| Winter Wanderers Snowmobile/ATV Club, Linwood | Frankville | This is a club for all the community and surrounding areas for anyone who enjoys the trails. We get together at the club camp to discuss how we can improve on the trails etc. All are welcome!!!! New m ... |
| Greenhill Provincial Park & Trail | Greenhill | Situated on a ridge between the West and Middle River valleys, Greenhill Provincial Park offers stunning views of the countryside. Hiking trails along the ridge use switchbacks to descend ~200m into b ... |
| Greenvale Falls | Greenvale | The falls offer a nice hike, with a rope to help you down to the base falls, making it suitable for all ages. Length: 603 meters Type: Straight Use: Walking, Hiking ... |
| Chedabucto Multi-Use Trails Association | Guysborough | ATVANS is Nova Scotia’s largest motorized sport organization, with 38 member clubs across Nova Scotia. We have been representing the responsible ATV sector for over 15 years helping to advance our spo ... |
| Chedabucto Snowmobilers Club | Guysborough | We are members of the Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia. Snowmobiling exists today because of snowmobile trails and volunteers. It is volunteers who take the responsibility to secure, prepare, m ... |
| Fort Point Trail | Guysborough | Initially the trail is a soft grassy path along the water's edge. There are many large old apple trees along this route that seem to blanket the path giving you a secluded feeling, as you make your wa ... |
| Guysborough County Trails Association | Guysborough | Guysborough County Trails Association is working to develop the Trans-Canada Trail System in Guysborough County. Many people use the trails to improve their health and enjoy nature. You are encouraged ... |
| Guysborough Municipal Recreation Department | Guysborough | The Guysborough Municipal Recreation Department's mandate is to achieve results in the following areas: Access & equity of access to recreational opportunities Level of participation in recreational a ... |
| 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 ... |
| Guysborough to Salmon River Bridge Trail | Guysborough | Portion of the trail, Part 1, crosses several major roads but there are always signs indicating where the 104 Trans Canada Trail picks up again. Passing behind the small community of Sunnyville, along ... |
| Shore Road Trail | Guysborough | Use: N/A Length: N/A Type: N/A Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: N/A GPS Coordinates Longitude: -61.498963 Latitude: 45.390607 ... |
| Middletown Road Trail | Guysborough County | The entire route being groomed and open to vehicle traffic, it is negotiable where you begin. We chose a starting point at the first bridge. Four km along, you will encounter a fork where it may feel ... |
| Antigonish Boat Club | Harbour Centre | The Antigonish Boat Club is a volunteer, enthusiast group seeking to keep small craft boating sailing, canoeing, and kayaking alive and available to all on Antigonish Harbour. Blog: http://antigonishb ... |
| Fairmont Ridge Trail | Harbour Centre | 12 kilometers of well-marked trails, 6 loops varying in difficulty, featuring spectacular views of Antigonish Harbour. See old growth forest, brooks and abundant wildlife. This trail is suitable for ... |
| Hopewell Heritage Foot Bridge Nature Trail | Hopewell | The Hopewell Footbridge is one of the last surviving footbridges in North America. It was originally built in the 1800's along with another footbridge, which was destroyed by ice and extreme winter co ... |
| 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 ... |
| Cuties Hollow Trail | James River, Antigonish County | The hike into the falls follows an old ATV trail and has not been in use by enthusiasts for several years. The canopy cover consists primarily of conifer species (spruce & balsam fir), but as you appr ... |
| Culloden Cairn Trail | Knoydart | A coastal walk to the Culloden cairn, a monument erected in 1938. Ceremonies are held seasonally but the trail and monument are open all year. Use: Walking Length: 0.5 km Type: Out and back Difficulty ... |
| Little Harbour to Tor Bay Trail | Larry's River | Along the initial portion of this hike, you will follow the well-marked road to the breakwater at Little Harbour. The brush-lined path transitions from gravel to a packed earthen trail which eventuall ... |
| Lundy Fire Tower Trail | Larry's River | The road to the fire tower is a choppy gravel and rock road which is recommended to be hiked but may be traversed by 4WD and AT vehicles. As the initial portion of the road passes through a Christmas ... |
| Shepherds Lake Trail | Lincolnville | Use: N/A Length: N/A Type: N/A Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: N/A GPS Coordinates Longitude: -61.550000 Latitude: 45.500000 ... |
| Linwood Heritage Nature Trail | Linwood | 1.5-km heritage/nature trail through woods past historical sites. Trail & Picnic Park Use: Walking, Hiking Length: 1.5 km Type: Out and back Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Open 24/7, year rou ... |
| Liscomb River Trail System | Liscomb River Wilderness Area | Over 20 km (12 mi) of walking and hiking trails – from 1 km to 9.5 km – featuring inland and coastal hiking opportunities, waterfalls, fish ladder and a swinging bridge. Explore the area’s wildlife an ... |
| Lismore Loop Waking Path & Beach/Park | Lismore | Take a walk through the woods to reach the beach with Lismore Wharf and a playground. Use: Walking, Hiking, Biking Length: 1.5 km Type: Loop Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Open 24/7, year rou ... |
| Little Harbour Walking Biking Trail Society | Little Harbour (Pictou Co.) | Registered society for the development of safe routes for walking and bicycling in the Little Harbour and surrounding areas, including Chance Harbour, Black Point, Kings Head, and Woodburn. |
| Melmerby Beach Provincial Park | Little Harbour (Pictou Co.) | A popular 2-km (1.25-mi) beach with boardwalks that is known for its warm waters. The beach is supervised in the months of July and August. Park features include change houses, flush toilets, salt-rin ... |
| Lochiel Lake Provincial Park | Lochiel Lake | A quiet picnic park with tables under trees by an open field, overlooking Two-Mile (Lochiel) Lake. The lake is suitable for boating and swimming. A short walking trail and some snowshoeing opportuniti ... |
| Mahoney’s Beach Trail | Mahoney's Beach | A gentle walk along St. Georges Bay and is a popular area for bird watchers and rock collectors Use: Walking Length: 1.4 km Type: Out and back Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Open 24/7, year r ... |
| Rushtons Beach Provincial Park | Marshville | Rushton Beach has the warmest salt water in Nova Scotia; broad sandbars at low tide and the salt marsh attract a great variety of birds. This is a beautiful day use park. Group use is available. There ... |
| Fall Brook Falls | McPhersons Mills | An invigorating brook-side hike leads to many beautiful waterfalls. Use: Walking, Hiking Length: 1.5 km Type: Out and back Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Open 24/7, year round Nearest communi ... |
| McPherson Mills Trail | McPhersons Mills | Use: Walking, Hiking, Biking, ATV, Equestrian Length: 2.5 km Type: Out and back Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Open 24/7, year round Nearest Community: 14 minutes to New Glasgow by car There ... |
| Fitzpatrick Mountain Trail, Cape to Cape Trail | Millsville | Take the "high road" between Millsville and Scotsburn. Walkers with a keen sense of adventure will be rewarded by scenery that is well worth the effort. From the summit (about 275 metres above sea lev ... |
| Mulgrave Recreation Department | Mulgrave | Facilities for the town's recreational programs include two parks and playgrounds equipped with swings, a slide, and other features. Other facilities include the outdoor community pool, tennis and bas ... |
| Scotia Ferry Look Off/Scotia Trail | Mulgrave | A beautiful look-off spot with 1.7 km of maintained trail to explore! ... |
| St. Mary's Trail Association | Municipality of the District of St Mary's | The aim of this committee is to complete an unfinished part of the Trans Canada Trail through the District of St. Mary's from the District of Guysborough/St. Mary's line to the Pictou County line in E ... |
| Johnny Miles Memorial Trail | New Glasgow | Named in tribute to Boston Marathon winner, the late Johnny Miles, this trail is a short and sweet winding gravel path that starts alongside the McDonald's on East River Road, heading through some lig ... |
| Pioneer Trail | New Glasgow | Named in honor of New Glasgow's founding and current day pioneers, includes a gazebo look-off view of Potters Brook and the Charlie Hoegg Kinsmen Covered Bridge. Use: Walking, Running, Biking Length: ... |
| Samson Trail | New Glasgow | Built on Canada's oldest iron railroad bed and named in honor of the historic Samson locomotive. Use: Walking, Running, Biking Length: 4 km Type: Out and back Difficulty: 1B Availability: Open 24/7, y ... |
| Bull Hill Trail | New Harbour | This 10 km trail offers challenging hiking and mountain biking with a view of New Harbour. From the trailhead at the bottom, you can see the end. The defined dirt road in the distance against Bull Hil ... |
| Ogden to Salmon River Lake Trail | Ogden | A sign where the trail meets the road indicates that this is a section of the Trans Canada Trail, Part 3. A well-groomed 5-ft wide path weaves through the trees dating back 70 years. Maples are preval ... |
| Jitney Trail, Pictou Waterfront | Pictou | The Jitney Trail begins along the waterfront in Pictou and follows the abandoned rail line west around Norway Point and under the causeway to Browns Point. From the parking area the paved, 5 to 7 foot ... |
| Pictou County Recreation | Pictou | The role of Pictou County Recreation is to provide financial, administrative, and consultative support to community organizations who wish to develop or who are providing recreation programs to the re ... |
| Pictou County Trails Association | Pictou | Our goal is to complete a trail from Lyons Brook to the Colchester County line, Pictou County Trails Association is bringing new life to an abandoned railway. Connecting to the Town of Pictou on the J ... |
| Pictou Recreation & Parks | Pictou | Pictou Recreation and Parks is responsible for the management of the Fisheries Training Pool, parks, playgrounds, trail and sports fields including supporting facilities. Pictou Recreation & Parks als ... |
| Gully Lake Trail System: Juniper Head Trail | Pictou County | May 2024 - Due to the damage from Hurricane Fiona in September 2022, Juniper Head Trail west of Juniper Brook bridge is closed until further notice. Please respect trail closure notices and signage. ... |
| Powell's Point Provincial Park Beach | Pictou Landing | The park boasts a large picnic area by the warmest salt water in Nova Scotia, with a sandy beach on one side and rocky on the other. For those with canoes and kayaks, the park has a boat launch. Washr ... |
| Chez Deslauriers, Pomquet Development Society | Pomquet, Antigonish County | The property includes a heritage home (converted to a restaurant), an interpretive centre, and an outdoor stage. The tearoom is host to traditional Acadian lunches each Friday during the summer months ... |
| Sentiers Acadiens de Pomquet (Pomquet Acadian Trails) | Pomquet, Antigonish County | 6 km of coastal and inland hiking trails along the shores of St. George’s Bay. The trail system is classified as a front-country trail. The trails have a natural tread and are not accessible to wheelc ... |
| Port Bickerton Lighthouse Beach Trail & Museum | Port Bickerton | The Port Bickerton Beach Trail is located at the Port Bickerton Lighthouse Museum. The trail is a mixture of natural trails and boardwalks that wind their way through interesting flora and fauna to a ... |
| Barrenland Trail | Queensport | Walk, bike or ride an ATV along an old road through the Canso Coastal Barren Protected Wilderness Area. You'll soak in the hardy woodlands, lush lakes, pleasant marshes, and a spectacular view of "nat ... |
| Queensport Road Trail | Queensport | From the Queensport access point, you will begin your hike along a clearly defined road. Through forests of spruce and fir, one notices large boulders thrown to the side, some wedged amongst the trees ... |
| Coastal Spirit Expeditions | River John | After 14 yrs of specializing in guided day and multi day Sea Kayak tours and instruction, Coastal Spirit Expeditions (CSE) decided to branch out to include a rental program and demo sales program whic ... |
| 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 ... |
| River John Remembrance Gardens Trail | River John | Use: Walking Length: N/A Type: N/A Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: N/A Nearest community: 20 minutes to Tatamagouche by car GPS Coordinates Longitude: -63.057849 Latitude: 45.75026 ... |
| Rocky Mountain Falls Trail | Rocky Mountain | Things to see: rock formations, swimming spots, evergreen forest, blueberry field and a river with small rapids and caves. Use: Hiking Length: 3 km Type: Loop Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: O ... |
| Salmon River Bridge to Ogden Trail | Salmon River Lake | From the paved road you will see the head of the Trans Canada Trail, Part 2. There is a slight incline leading to a level plateau that is a nicely groomed trail. To the right you will hear the gurglin ... |
| Salmon River Lake to Moshers Lake Trail | Salmon River Lake | Entering the Trans Canada trail, Part 4, hike in an easterly direction. This will take you around the southern point of Salmon River Lake, where the trail follows along the shoreline. As you continue ... |
| Saltsprings Provincial Park | Salt Springs (Pictou Co.) | Saltsprings Park was formerly a campground turned into a day park. It is home to some of the most magnificent old growth pine, hemlock and spruce in the county. The West River runs right through it an ... |
| Hinkley’s Falls | Scotsburn | Hinkley's Falls is a lovely spot for quiet contemplation and dipping your feet in the cool water. Use: Walking, Hiking, Biking Length: 0.059 km Type: Out and Back Difficulty: Not yet rated Availabilit ... |
| Rogers Hill Trail, Cape to Cape Trail | Scotsburn | Voyage through shady forests, open fields, along tranquil brooks and discover the villages of Scotsburn, where the recipe for ice cream was perfected, and Durham, where the farmers have an unrivaled r ... |
| Shelby Ranch | Scotsburn | Information: Family Ranch Adventure Come try Shelby Ranch's amusement park-style family adventure days! Enjoy unlimited access to our pony rides, petting farm, mechanical bull, and sticky wall. There ... |
| 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 ... |
| Sherbrooke Provincial Park | Sherbrooke | Sherbrooke Provincial Park is a small picnic park on the bank of St. Mary’s River in the Eastern Shore region. Tables are scattered under a narrow strip of towering softwood trees. ... |
| Stonewall Park | Sherbrooke | Across from Sherbrooke Provincial Park. Features natural & graveled walking trails as well as platforms overlooking the St Mary’s River. The park features picnic tables perfect for a family picnic. Th ... |
| Six Mile Brook Trail, Cape to Cape Trail | Six Mile Brook | Follow in the footsteps of the Highland settlers who used this route alongside the Six Mile Brook to travel to their homesteads on Dalhousie Mountain. You will find the names of these hardy pioneers i ... |
| Albion Trail | Stellarton | Albion Trail is a beautiful trail that follows the East River beginning at the Bridge Avenue and connects to the Samson Trail in nearby New Glasgow. Interpretive panels are displayed along the trail, ... |
| Dr. W. A. MacLeod Elementary School Woodlands Wilderness Trails | Stellarton | Use: Walking, Hiking Length: 1.5 km Type: Loop Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Open 24/7, year round GPS Coordinates Longitude: -62.665072 Latitude: 45.542281 Download map ... |
| 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 ... |
| Loyalist Trail Park | Stormont | The walking trail to the site is approx. 2.2km, along the trail you will find listings of the names of people who were granted lands in 1783, the names of various plants and trees, and distance marker ... |
| Park Falls | Sutherland's River | Use: Walking Length: 0.5 km Type: Out and Back Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Open 24/7, year round Nearest community: 15 minutes to New Glasgow by car GPS Coordinates Longitude: -62.498251 L ... |
| Scotian Glen Trail | Sutherland's River | Attractions include a mixed-wood forest of hemlock, aspen, pine, beech and maple, with the trail crossing two quaint footbridges. Use: Walking, Hiking, Biking Length: 2 km Type: Loop Difficulty: Not y ... |
| 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 ... |
| Berry Head Light Trail | Tor Bay | Tor Bay Provincial Park has a beautiful shoreline hike as well as some inland boardwalk paths. The Berry Head Lighthouse is one destination you might head for. Be aware that the tide might cause for a ... |
| Tor Bay Provincial Park Beach | Tor Bay | A small picturesque picnic area on a rocky point looking out to the open Atlantic. Sweeping sand beaches (unsupervised), boardwalks and interpretive displays make this an interesting stop along the Ea ... |
| Smelt Brook Trail | Trenton | Use: Walking, Running Length: 3.8 km Type: Out and back Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Open 24/7, year round Nearest community: Located in Trenton GPS Coordinates Longitude: -62.638208 Latitu ... |
| Trenton Parks & Recreation | Trenton | Trenton Recreation offers various seasonal programs, activities, and services to the community. Our office is located on site at Trenton Steeltown Centennial Park. -Summer Camps and after school progr ... |
| 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 ... |
| 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 ... |
| Westville Recreation Culture & Leisure Service Department | Westville | Westville Recreation’s mission is to provide sport and recreational opportunities that contribute to and enhance of quality of life for the residents of the Town of Westville. This is achieved by prov ... |
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