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One of the best ways to access Nova Scotia’s more remote natural beauty is on our hiking trails. Explore the many trails in our provincial parks, along our rugged shorelines, reclaimed railway trails and portions of the Trans Canada Trail. Whether you hike to get away from it all or are looking for a family hiking adventure, choose your trail below.
Amherst Point, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Birding & wildlife, Cross country skiing, Hiking
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Kentville, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Cross country skiing, Cycling, Hiking, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing
Antigonish, Northumberland Shore
Birding & wildlife, Cycling, Hiking
Arisaig, Northumberland Shore
Birding & wildlife, Hiking
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4-wheeling/ATVs, Birding & wildlife, Cross country skiing, Cycling, Hiking, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing
Balmoral Mills, Northumberland Shore
Barrington Passage, South Shore
St. Peter’s, Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive
Birding & wildlife, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Snowshoeing
James River, Northumberland Shore
Birding & wildlife, Cross country skiing, Hiking, Snowshoeing
Birding & wildlife, Cross country skiing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking
Maitland Bridge, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Hiking
Halifax, Halifax Metro
Birding & wildlife, Hiking, Snowshoeing
Ben Eoin, Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive
Cape Breton Highlands NP, Cabot Trail
Hubbards, South Shore
Little Dover, Eastern Shore
Birchtown, South Shore
Blomidon, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Birding & wildlife, Camping, Hiking
Timberlea, South Shore
Noel, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Birding & wildlife, Fishing, Hiking, Snowshoeing
Cape North, Cabot Trail
Birding & wildlife, Camping, Canoeing, Cross country skiing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Whale watching
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