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
Please use caution while trail maintenance is in progress🚧 Trail Maintenance Update 🚧
Please be advised that a secondary site on the trail will be undergoing maintenance this week: • An excavator and truck will be performing ditching work on kms 2 and 3. • Brush work will also continue along km 3 throughout the week. For your safety, we kindly ask all trail users to exercise caution,…
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Trail Closure: Friday, Nov. 29 and Monday, Dec. 2
Location: Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Trail, from Maplewood Drive to Sprucebrook Lane Date: Friday, Nov. 29 and Monday, Dec. 2 Note: The trail will be open on the weekend. Work details: This is to facilitate the installation of a sidewalk. The trail will close at 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29 and reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov….
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Heartbreaking Update: Damage on B.L.T. Rails to Trails
We’re deeply saddened to share an update on the recent vandalism on the B.L.T. Rails to Trails. After spending countless hours assessing the trail, our volunteers have found that the damage is far worse than we initially feared. A large vehicle tore through the trail, damaging over ten gates from Timberlea all the way to…
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Vandalism on B.L.T. Rails to Trails
We are devastated to share that significant vandalism took place on the B.L.T. Rails to Trails overnight. A large vehicle entered the trail, ramming several gates and causing extensive damage. The RCMP has been notified, and we are assisting with their investigation. Our dedicated volunteers are adjusting their personal schedules to address this situation promptly,…
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