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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:
Be sure to follow Leave No Trace Principles when out hiking, walking and snowshoeing.
Nova Scotia weather
NS Forest Fire Index
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