Tag: easy
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Hiking Burntcoat Head Park in Nova Scotia
WARNING- Be aware of the tide schedule We took advantage of the low tide along the Bay of Fundy and drove up to Burntcoat head park to walk along the ocean floor. for a few hours before the tide came back. The Bay of Fundy tides this time of year drop from 44ft to 4ft,…
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Acacia Valley Hiking Trails: Access, Gear And Navigation Notes
A refreshed Acacia Valley hiking guide with access reminders, basic gear suggestions and navigation notes for a safer local outing.
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Mont Saint Bruno – Hiking in Montreal
Mont Saint Bruno – A very popular destination for walkers, runners during the warm months and even more popular during the winter with its cross-country skiing trail and downhill ski; this provincial park at the of the Montreal metropolis is worth the visit.
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Cape Chignecto Day Use Hiking Trails in Eatonville
We headed out to the Day Use trails at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park – Eatonville section. The visitor centre was closed on our visit in early October, but we still were able to enter the park and explore the almost 6 kms of trails along the coastline of the Bay of Fundy.
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Caribou Munroes Island Provincial Park
From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Off To The Beach Length: 5.4 km (return) Difficulty: 1C Duration: 2 hours Book trailhead: N45 43.597 W62 39.286 Litter ReceptaclePets on leash / Dog friendlyStay on trailTrailheadRestrooms / Pit ToiletParkingSwimming Enjoy this natural environment park along the shores of the Northumberland Strait. Close to the…
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Wards Falls
From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Waterfall Trails Length: 6 km (return) Difficulty: 2C Duration: 2 hours Book trailhead: N45 25.392 W64 25.469 Litter ReceptaclePets on leash / Dog friendlyTrailheadParking A popular swimming hole at the base of a waterfall. This is a short, fun hike along the North Branch Diligent River…
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Crystal Crescent Beach
On a hot summer morning, decided to drive down about 20 min from Halifax to Crystal Crescent Beach to check things out.
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Nine Mile River Trail
From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Out & Back Trails Length: 9.2 km (return) Difficulty: 2C Duration: 3 hours Book trailhead: N45 00.588 W63 33.316 Bicycle trailCross-country ski trailParkingPets on leash / Dog friendlySnow-shoeingStay on trailTrailheadLitter ReceptacleWinter recreation area A multi-use trail system in development, offers a mix of terrain and length…
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Hiking And Exploring York Redoubt Historic Site
From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Historical Trails Length: 6 km (return) Difficulty: 1B Duration: 2 hours Book trailhead: N44 35.841 W63 33.275 InformationLitter ReceptaclePets on leash / Dog friendlyTrailheadTransit accessRestrooms / Pit Toilet Part of the defence to protect Halifax harbour from the 18th century up to World War II. In…
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Oakfield Provincial Park: Practical Day-Use Guide
A practical guide to Oakfield Provincial Park in Nova Scotia, including day-use facilities, lake access, seasonal notes and safety reminders.