Nova Scotia Trails
Trails in Nova Scotia
Acadia Park
One of the finest examples of reclaiming a former mining site is Acadia Park. One could not find a more beautiful park with its walking trails, children's playground and Miner's Memorial. The park offers an excellent place for visitors to the Town to come and picnic, relax, listen to music or walk on the trails and reflect upon nature.
Acadia Park's trail system is approximately 1k...
Address:
South Main Street
Westville
NS
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Acadian Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Climb 365 metres above the Chéticamp River for panoramic views of the Acadian coastline, the Chéticamp river valley and the park's highland interior. Benches along the way let you rest periodically and enjoy the scenery. Watch how the forest changes as you climb steadily to the top and be on the look-out for black bear and moose.Trailhead: Opposite the Ché...
Address:
16 Visitor Centre Rd
Cape Breton Highlands NP
NS
Phone: 19022242306
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Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary
The Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary, located in Amherst Point in the Fundy Shore region, is a nationally protected habitat with an incredible ecosystem and seasonal home to many species of birds. (Approximately 228 species of birds have been identified.) One thousand hectares of marsh and forest combine to create this sanctuary with some eight kilometers of trails that wind through this diverse land...
Address:
Southampton Rd
Amherst Point
NS
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Antigonish Landing Trail
A 4-km (2.5-mi) return hike along an estuary of Antigonish Harbour, on the outskirts of town. 2 elevated platforms offer an unobstructed view of osprey, eagles & ducks in the wildlife sanctuary....
Address:
20 East Main St
Antigonish
NS
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Aspotogan Trail (part of Rum Runners Trail)
Scenic 22-km trail; picnic tables....
Address:
115 Hwy 3
Hubbards
NS
Phone: 19022753490
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Aspy Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
This trail meanders along the Aspy fault, through an Acadian and mixed forest. As nature reclaims land once used for farming and logging, a regenerated forest begins to blend in with the old growth. The magnificent red oak and the hoots of the barred owl or great horned owl will appeal to the true nature enthusiast. Recent work on this trail has made several stream crossings easier, but waterproo...
Address:
456 Beulach Ban Rd
Cape Breton Highlands NP
NS
Phone: 19022242306
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Atlantic View Trail – Trans Canada Trail
Trans Canada rail trail, through woodlands and salt marshes and past beaches. Scenic views; wildlife. Several access points; parking at Lawrencetown Beach....
Address:
4348 Hwy 207
East Lawrencetown
NS
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Balancing Rock Trail
Well-groomed 2.5-km trail and 235-step staircase lead to a platform with view of St. Mary's Bay and the Balancing Rock; interpretive panels, rest areas, picnic tables.
Called "Nature's Time Post", the Balancing Rock is a narrow vertical column of basalt, balanced on
its tip; the most-photographed of Long Island's striking basalt
formations....
Address:
Hwy 217 (near #2500)
Tiverton
NS
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Balancing Rock Trail
Well-groomed 2.5-km trail and 235-step staircase lead to a platform with view of St. Mary's Bay and the Balancing Rock; interpretive panels, rest areas, picnic tables.
Called "Nature's Time Post", the Balancing Rock is a narrow vertical column of basalt, balanced on
its tip; the most-photographed of Long Island's striking basalt
formations....
Address:
Hwy 217 (near #2500)
Tiverton
NS
Website: Website Title
Barrington Bay Trail
2.3-km oceanview trail along former railbed, from business district towards Doctor's Cove. Interpretive signage....
Address:
Hwy 330
Barrington Passage
NS
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