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
Thank You Milwaukee Tools for Supporting Our Beautiful Trail!
We’re thrilled to announce that Milwaukee Tools is now a proud supporter of the B.L.T. Rails to Trails Association! Their ongoing and continued support is helping us maintain and enhance our beautiful trails, ensuring they remain a safe and enjoyable space for everyone in our community. Milwaukee Tools has always been committed to supporting local…
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B.L.T. Rails to Trails Association Thanks Halifax West MP, The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab
The B.L.T. Rails to Trails Association wants to extend a big thank you to the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, for her ongoing support and many contributions to our trail community. Recently, MP Lena Metlege Diab’s office played a key role in securing two summer student positions for the B.L.T….
Continue ReadingExciting News from B.L.T. Rails to Trails!
We are thrilled to announce that the B.L.T. Rails to Trails is now fully open! Our critical work has been completed, and we are back and open for business. 🌲🚴♂️🌳 While the trail is now open for all to enjoy, please note that there will be some ongoing maintenance activities, including: These tasks will be…
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RCMP and DNRR conduct off-highway vehicle (OHV) patrolsTrail patrols this past week
Last week, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment’s (HRD) Community Action Response Team, HRD Traffic Services, and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, joined forces to conduct off-highway vehicle (OHV) patrols on the BLT Rails to Trails and St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails. During this two-day initiative, officers engaged with over 250…
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