Nova Scotia Trail Systems Reopened
Woods access is back in Halifax, Cape Breton, Richmond, Victoria, Inverness, Guysborough, and Antigonish. Restrictions remain elsewhere, and the province-wide burn ban stays in effect until October 15.
Trails
Nova Scotia Trail Systems Closed Due to Wildfire Risk
All Trail systems in Nova Scotia are closed until October 15, 2025 to reduce wildfire risk. Activities like hiking, camping and fishing in the woods are prohibited.
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NS Heritage Minister Visits Bluehill Coach Trail on 10th Anniversary of Provincial Support
On July 2, Minister Dave Ritchie toured the Bluehill Coach Trail to mark 10 years since the Province supported its development. The trail, built along the historic Old Truro Road, connects two Fall River-area communities. He was joined by MLA Brian Wong, SWEPS Chairman Tom Mills, and Allan Billard.
First Trees Planted Along Aerotech Connection Trail
We had great weather for our first tree planting along the Aerotech Connection Trail, and thanks to help from Bob Guscott’s brothers and our dedicated SWEPS volunteers, the initial stock of shrubs and trees is now in the ground. More planting to come once we receive hundreds of smaller seedlings from NS Forests!
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Trail Users Advised of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Signage
New signs have been posted at trailheads in Lower Sackville and Windsor Junction to raise awareness about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Trail users are encouraged to learn how to help prevent its spread.
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Sackville Lakes Trails, SWEPS receive provincial support
SWEPS has received $30,000 from the Nova Scotia Recreational Trails Expansion Fund to support trail development in the Fall River area. The funding will help expand non-motorized trails and improve access to natural spaces.
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Portobello Bridge, Trans Canada trail extension officially opened in Waverley
SWEPS and the Shubenacadie Canal Commission have officially opened the Portobello Bridge and a new section of the Trans Canada Trail in Waverley. The project improves access to the historic Portobello Inclined Plane and expands regional trail connectivity.
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SWEPS seeking input on trail development
SWEPS is inviting community feedback on the future of trail development along the historic Old Truro Road. The input will help guide plans for a potential managed trail connecting Grand Lake to Enfield.
SWEPS Opens Lake William Suspension Bridge, Pushing Active Transportation Vision Forward
SWEPS has officially opened the Lake William suspension bridge, a key link in the growing Riverlake Greenway trail network. The bridge improves active transportation options between Waverley and Dartmouth and offers scenic views over Lake William.
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