Find a Trail

There are wonderful trails and places for hiking, walking and snowshoeing all over Nova Scotia. Find maps, descriptions and directions to trails in the following websites and books:

Websites

Trails Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Trails Federation

Trans Canada Trail

International Appalachian Trail in Nova Scotia

Cape to Cape Trail

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site

Nova Scotia Provincial Parks

Find walking routes through Walkabout. It also helps you count your steps if you use a pedometer. Enter your steps on its website to track your progress. Walkabout is a one-of-a-kind comprehensive walking initiative created especially for Nova Scotians, which aims to help re-create a culture of walking. It is lead by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Ecology Action Centre and the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection. The website offers tools, routes and groups for walkers, plus campaign materials, supports for advocacy, and training of walking group leaders. Check out www.walkaboutns.ca.

Books

Find these books on Nova Scotia's hiking trails at local book stores and libraries:

• Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia (several editions) by Michael Haynes
• Hiking Trails of Cape Breton by Michael Haynes
• Trails of Halifax Regional Municipality by Michael Haynes
• Earth Adventures in the Halifax Region: 24 Nature Trails for Fun and Discovery by Alan Warner, Janet Barlow and George Taylor

Be sure to follow Leave No Trace Principles when out hiking, walking and snowshoeing.
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