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
Announcement: B.L.T. Rails to Trails Association 2025 AGM
The B.L.T. Rails to Trails Association will be holding its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 PM via Zoom. This is an opportunity for members to receive updates on trail projects, future plans, and governance matters. More details, including the meeting link and agenda, will be shared with BLT members…
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🚨 Trail Update – Winter Maintenance & Repairs 🚨
Friendly reminder to all BLT Rails to Trails users: there is no general winter maintenance on the trail. Conditions may be icy or snow-covered, so please use caution when out on the trail. You may also notice crews on-site as they continue essential repairs related to flood damage. Please respect all posted signage and give…
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⚠️ Vandalism on B.L.T. Rails to Trails ⚠️
Traffic cones placed by our contractor to mark a hazard on the trail have been deliberately damaged. These safety measures are critical as we continue flood-related repairs. Tampering with them puts all trail users at risk and delays our progress. If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the RCMP. Let’s keep our trails…
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🚴♂️❄️ Trail Update: Maintenance in Progress! ❄️🚶♀️
Some portions of the B.L.T. Rails to Trails have been snow plowed to allow for continuous maintenance. While this helps keep the trail accessible, ice can form on the surface, creating slippery conditions. ⚠️ We ask all trail users—walkers, cyclists, and runners—to exercise extra caution while enjoying the trail. Please wear appropriate footwear, take your…
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