Length:   10.5 km (6.6 mi) return Hiking Time:   2+hrType of Trail:   grass, compacted earthUses (no snow):   walking, bikingUses (snow):   cross-country skiing, snowshoeingFacilities:   noneDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11F11 (Port Hawkesbury)Rating (1-5):   2Trailhead GPS Reference:    N 45 36” 08.6’, W 61 15” 53.8’Access Information: From Port Hawkesbury and the junction (Exit 43) with Highway 4, drive 7.5 km (4.75 mi) on Highway 104 toward St. Peter’s. Park near the gate - completely off the highway.Introduction: During the 1960s and 1970s…

The West Mabou Beach Provincial Park offers a family friendly trail system with magnificent coastal views and the only public beach in the Mabou area.The Western Coastal Trail runs from behind the parking lots near the beach along the bluffs, adjacent to, and overlooking the beach. This is the most popular trail. The trail runs through a small section of twisted spruce before it opens up into an old pasture field, providing wonderful views the whole way. You can either…

Length:   12 km (7.5 mi) return Hiking Time:   3+hrType of Trail:   compacted earthUses (no snow):   walking, biking, horseback riding, ATVsUses (snow):   snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobilingFacilities:   noneDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11K06 (Margaree)Rating (1-5):   3Trailhead GPS Reference:   N 46 15” 20.8’ W 61 16” 06.0’Access Information: From Beach Village Road in Inverness, drive approximately 3.5 (2.25 mi) north along Highway 19. Turn left onto the Broad Cove Marsh Road. Continue 1 km (.6 mi) to St. Margaret’s of Scotland Church,…

Length:   15 km (9.4 mi) returnHiking Time:   6+hrsType of Trail:   compacted earth, natural surfaceUses (no snow):   walkingUses (snow):   snowshoeing, cross-country skiing (advanced)Facilities:   noneDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11K15 (Pleasant Bay)Rating (1-5):   5 [remoteness, steepness, rugged conditions]Trailhead GPS Reference:   N 46 52’ 23.5” W 60 44’ 34.8”Access Information: From Pleasant Bay, turn off the Cabot Trail toward Red River on paved road. After 5 km (3 mi), pavement ends. Continue on dirt road to its end 4 km (2.5 mi)…

Date: Tuesday, January 8 2019

 Every Tuesday throughout the season, starting January 8, 2019, 6pm-9pm

Looking for an enjoyable day outdoors? The Inverness County Recreation and Community Wellness Department has skiis, snowshoes and walking poles available on a rental basis. Great fun awaits for individuals, school groups, community organizations and more! Please call 902-787-3508 for more information 

Length:   15 km (9.4 mi) rtnHiking Time:   4+hrType of Trail:   compacted earth, natural surfaceUses (no snow):   walking, ATVsUses (snow):   snowmobiling, snowshoeingFacilities:   noneDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11F14 (Whycocomagh), 11K03 (Lake Ainslie)Rating (1-5):   4 [unmaintained route]Trailhead GPS Reference:   N 45º 59” 34.6’ W 61º 00” 28.0’                Access Information: From Exit 5 in Whycocomagh, drive north on Highway 105 toward Sydney for 11-km (7-mi) to Exit 6. At intersection, turn left onto dirt track; park on left of…

This short hike follows an established trail/ATV track that leads to a beautiful, secret swimming spot near the Acadian village of Cheticamp. From the trailhead take the trail toward the foot of the Highlands and at the intersection, you will see big outcrops of gypsum. Go straight through the intersection and the secret spot is behind the sheer gypsum cliffs.The trail ascends gradually and rewards you with views of the Gulf of St Lawrence. At the top of the ridge…

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