Part of the Trans Canada Trail
Connecting Halifax to the St. Margaret’s Bay region.
Welcome to the B.L.T. Rails to Trails Community Trail
The B.L.T. Rails to Trails sits on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw People; this territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. The Trail Association is proud to commit that as we move forward with developing our beautiful trail, we will work with the Mi’kmaw community and our trail partners to ensure that we acknowledge the land that we enjoy, educate users on historic Indigenous information, and be a partner in Canada’s reconciliation with the Mi’kmaw. We encourage all Canadians and Nova Scotians to learn more about the Mi’kmaw and take action.
Welcome to 13 kilometers of pure natural beauty! The B.L.T. Rails to Trails is one of Halifax’s top trail destinations and a part of the Rum Runners Trail, Blue Route, and the Western Loop of the Trans Canada Trail! This multi-user recreational trail starts in historic Beechville, Nova Scotia and takes you on a breathtaking journey of peace and serenity through the communities of Beechville, Lakeside, Timberlea, Hubley and Lewis Lake.
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B.L.T. Trail News & Events
B.L.T. Rails to Trails Letter of Authority Return
November 18, 2025 Department of Natural Resources and RenewablesGovernment of Nova ScotiaPO Box 698Halifax, NSB3J 2T9 Re: Letter of Authority 2004-036, B.L.T. Rails to Trails To whom it may concern, On behalf of the B.L.T. Rails to Trails Association, I am writing to advise the Province of Nova Scotia that on November 18, 2025, our…
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Work will continue for some time, please use caution.Trail re-opened
From the Provincial government: The risk of wildfires has lowered enough in some counties for restrictions on travel and activities in the woods to be lifted today, August 29. The burn ban remains in place for the entire province until October 15 or until conditions improve further. See full release here
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Trail closed until further noticeTrail Closed until further notice
The BLT Rails to Trails Association is urging all trail users to respect the Province of Nova Scotia’s directive to close all trails and wooded areas as of August 5 at 4:00 p.m., due to the heightened risk of forest fires. We fully support this provincial decision. It’s a necessary step to protect the trail,…
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🚧 Important Trail Safety Notice 🚴♂️
We’re currently undertaking essential trail repairs using heavy equipment, and we’ve placed clear safety signage to protect both contractors and trail users. Unfortunately, some cyclists are not slowing down or are ignoring these warnings, creating hazardous conditions for the crews working hard to maintain the trail. ⚠️ This is not just a courtesy — it’s…
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