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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.
Halifax, Halifax Metro
Walking tours, Hiking, Snowshoeing
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Hubbards, South Shore
Outdoor adventure, Canoeing, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Sailing
Sightseeing & day tours, Nature & wildlife, Outdoor adventure, Birding & wildlife, Canoeing, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography & landscape painting, Sightseeing tour
Multi-Activity adventure, Birding & wildlife, Fishing, Hiking, Photography & landscape painting, Whale watching
Mahone Bay, South Shore
Sightseeing & day tours, Birding & wildlife, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Sightseeing tour
Liverpool, South Shore
Multi-Activity adventure, Canoeing, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking
Lockeport, South Shore
Nature & wildlife, Birding & wildlife, Hiking
Eastern Passage, Eastern Shore
Boat tours & charters, Birding & wildlife, Cross country skiing, Cycling, Hiking, Photography & landscape painting, Snowshoeing, Sightseeing tour
Gabarus, Fleur-de-lis/Marconi/Metro CB
Outdoor adventure, Birding & wildlife, Canoeing, Hiking, Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Whale watching
Truro, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Outdoor adventure, Birding & wildlife, Cross country skiing, Cycling, Hiking, Snowshoeing
Chéticamp, Cabot Trail
Multi-Activity adventure, Outdoor adventure, Birding & wildlife, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Sailing, Whale watching
Cape North, Cabot Trail
Outdoor adventure, Birding & wildlife, Cross country skiing, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography & landscape painting, Snowshoeing, Whale watching
Head of St. Margaret’s Bay, South Shore
Outdoor adventure, Birding & wildlife, Canoeing, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography & landscape painting, Whale watching, Sightseeing tour
Baddeck, Cabot Trail
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