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Acacia Valley Trails

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Address: 155 Mill Rd, Barton
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Community: Barton
Region: Western

Acadian Trailhead

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Address: 16648 Cabot Trail, Petit Étang, NS B0E 2M0
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Community: Petit Étang
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A popular trailhead in Cape Breton Highlands National Park leading to the Acadian Trail, a challenging loop with steep climbs, forested sections, and sweeping views over Chéticamp, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the highland landscape.

Amethyst Cove

Address: Scots Bay, NS
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Community: Petit Etang
Region: Valley

Atlantic View Trail

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Community: Halifax
Region: HRM

Baird Cove

Address: Baird Cove
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Community: Sydney
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A small, scenic cove located along the Sydney waterfront, offering views of the harbour and surrounding coastal landscape.

Baleine Hiking Trail

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Address: 418 Baleine Rd
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Phone: 902-563-5300
Community: Baleine
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A rugged coastal route within the Baleine Municipal Park area. This trail offers spectacular views of the Atlantic, passing through barren lands and along rocky cliffs in a historically significant fishing community.

Benjie's Lake Trailhead

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Address: National Park, Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay, NS B0E 2P0
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Community: Pleasant Bay
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A gentle, family-friendly trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park leading to Benjie's Lake. Known for moose sightings, wetland views, and a peaceful highland landscape with minimal elevation change.

Blue Mountain Summit

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Address: Hammonds Plains
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Community: Hammonds Plains
Region: HRM
Notes: Highest point in the Chebucto Peninsula; website verified live.

Blue Rocks Common Trail

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Community: Lunenburg
Region: South Shore

Branch Pond Look-off Trailhead

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Address: Unnamed Road, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0
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Community: Ingonish
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A highland trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park leading to a panoramic lookoff over Branch Pond and the surrounding plateau. Known for its rugged terrain, sweeping vistas, and quiet backcountry feel.

Bridgewater Centennial Trail Map

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Community: Bridgewater
Region: South Shore

Broad Cove Mountain Trailhead

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Community: Ingonish
Region: Cape Breton

Cape North MCTS

Address: Victoria County, NS B0C 1R0
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Community: Cape North
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A coastal site near Cape North associated with marine communications and shoreline access. Offers rugged northern Cape Breton scenery and proximity to highland landscapes.

Cape Smokey Trailhead

Address: 40301 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach
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Community: Ingonish Beach
Region: Cape Breton

Cape Split Trailhead

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Address: Scots Bay
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Community: Scots Bay
Region: Valley

Celtic Shores Coastal Trail – Creignish Section

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Address: Creignish, NS B9A 1B3
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Community: Creignish
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A scenic section of the 92 km Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, offering ocean views, beaches, and well-maintained crushed gravel surfaces suitable for walking, cycling, and touring. The Creignish area provides some of the most dramatic shoreline vistas along the route.

Celtic Shores Coastal Trail

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Address: Troy Station Rd
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Community: Troy
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A 92 km multi-use coastal trail stretching along the western coast of Cape Breton. Features ocean views, beaches, cultural heritage sites, and well-maintained crushed gravel surfaces suitable for walking, cycling, and touring.

Charlie's Trail

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Address: 1501 Shore Rd W, Granville Ferry
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Community: Granville Ferry
Region: Valley

Clarke Head

Address: Clarke Head Rd
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Community: Parrsboro
Region: Northern
Notes: A stunning geological site featuring a diverse mix of rock formations and a beach area with dramatic views of the Minas Basin.

Corney Brook Trail

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Address: 18573 Cabot Trail, Petit Etang
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Community: Petit Etang
Region: Cape Breton

Devil's Hill Falls

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Address: New Boston Rd
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Community: New Boston
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A hidden gem located off the New Boston Road. A short, relatively easy hike through the woods leads to a beautiful multi-tiered waterfall. The trail follows an old cart path and is a favorite for local hikers and photographers looking for a quiet inland retreat.

Crowbar Lake Trail

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Address: 1800 Myra Rd, Porters Lake
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Community: Porters Lake
Region: HRM

Cumberland Trail Trailhead

Address: 3714 Eastern Ave
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Community: Parrsboro
Region: Northern
Notes: An accessible entry point for the local trail system, popular for hiking and birdwatching near the coastline.

Devil's Hills Falls

Address: 543 New Boston Rd
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Region: Cape Breton

Eatonville Hiking Trail

Address: Advovate Harbour
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Region: Northern
Notes: Eatonville Day Use Park -https://maps.app.goo.gl/TToWa6A1i66qyTG87

Ettinger Falls

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Community: Windsor
Region: Valley

Flowing Waters Trail

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Address: Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
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Community: Kejimkujik
Region: South Shore

Franey Trailhead

Address: 49 Franey Rd, Ingonish
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Community: Ingonish
Region: Cape Breton

Gooseberry Cove Trailhead

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Address: Kennington Cove Rd
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Phone: 902-733-2280
Community: Louisbourg
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: The entry point for a rugged coastal hike within the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. This trail leads to the secluded Gooseberry Cove, offering dramatic ocean views, birdwatching opportunities, and a look at the area's natural, unfortified coastline.

Green Cove Trailhead

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Address: Victoria County, NS B0C 1L0
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Phone: 18887738888
Community: Ingonish
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A short but dramatic coastal trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park featuring pink granite headlands, crashing surf, and sweeping Atlantic views. Known for its rugged shoreline and easy access from the Cabot Trail.

Gulliver's Cove Trails

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Address: 703 Gullivers Cove Rd
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Community: Gullivers Cove
Region: Western

Hawley Lake

Address: South Ingonish Harbour, NS B0C 0A6
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Community: South Ingonish Harbour
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A quiet inland lake near South Ingonish Harbour surrounded by forest and highland terrain. Known for its peaceful setting and proximity to Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Hike to Clarke Head

Address: 57 Cove Rd
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Community: Parrsboro
Region: Northern
Notes: The main coastal access point for the Clarke Head hike; visitors should check tide times as parts of the trail are only accessible at low tide.

Harvest Moon Trail

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Community: Annapolis Royal
Region: Valley

Hemlock Trail

Address: 5 Pine Ridge Dr, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2L3
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Community: Port Hawkesbury
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A wooded walking trail in Port Hawkesbury featuring mature hemlock stands, gentle terrain, and a peaceful forest setting. Popular for short hikes, dog walking, and nature appreciation.

Hidden Falls

Address: 2462 Highway 2
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Community: Moose River
Region: Northern
Notes: A scenic natural waterfall located along the Glooscap Trail; accessible via a short hike from the roadside.

Hummocky Point

Address: Baleine Rd
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Community: Baleine
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A prominent coastal landmark near Baleine featuring a rugged, exposed point with sweeping views of the Atlantic. It is a popular spot for hiking along the rocky shoreline and observing the powerful surf typical of this stretch of the Cape Breton coast.

Jack Pine Trailhead

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Address: Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0
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Community: Ingonish
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A coastal trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park featuring jack pine stands, ocean views, and gentle terrain. Known for its unique forest ecology and access to rugged shoreline scenery.

Johnson River Falls Trailhead

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Kauzmann Trailhead

Address: 6014 Rd, Saint Margaret Village, NS B0C 1R0
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Community: Saint Margaret Village
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A remote trail access point near Saint Margaret Village offering rugged highland terrain and quiet wilderness surroundings typical of northern Cape Breton’s backcountry routes.

Le Buttereau Trailhead

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Region: Cape Breton

Le Chemin du Buttereau Trailhead

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Address: 16719 Cabot Trail, Petit Étang, NS B0E 2M0
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Community: Petit Étang
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A historic walking route in Cape Breton Highlands National Park following old Acadian settlement roads. Features gentle terrain, forested sections, and interpretive insight into early Chéticamp-area life.

Le Vieux Chemin du Cap-Rouge Trailhead

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Address: 1762 Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay
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Community: Pleasant Bay
Region: Cape Breton

Mabou Post Road Trailhead

Address: Broad Cove Banks Rd, Mabou Mines, NS B0E 1X0
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Community: Mabou Mines
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A trail access point near Mabou Mines connecting to local walking and multi-use routes. Offers coastal scenery and a quiet starting point for exploring the Mabou area trail network.

MacIntosh Brook Trailhead

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Address: 24150 Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay
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Community: Pleasant Bay
Region: Cape Breton

MacLeod's Brook

Address: Upper Leitches Creek Rd, Boisdale, NS B1Y 3R8
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Community: Boisdale
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A quiet brook flowing through the Boisdale highlands region, surrounded by forested terrain and rural landscapes. Known for its peaceful setting and proximity to Upper Leitches Creek Road.

McCarthy Gulch Falls Trailhead

Address: McCarthy Gulch Rd
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Community: Moose River
Region: Northern
Notes: A wilderness access point for the McCarthy Gulch falls system; features steep terrain and a rewarding series of cascades in a deep ravine.

Mersey River Trailhead

Address: 1259 Jeremys Bay Campground Rd, Jakes Landing
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Community: kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Region: South Shore

Mica Hill Trailhead

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Address: National Park, 30936 Cabot Trail, Cape North, NS B0C 1C0
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Community: Cape North
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A highland trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park leading to exposed granite barrens, sweeping views, and unique geological features. Known for its open vistas, rugged terrain, and dramatic high-country landscape.

Michael's Landing

Address: Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, Judique, NS B0E 1P0
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Community: Judique
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A scenic rest stop along the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail featuring shoreline views, benches, and a peaceful spot to pause while walking or cycling the Judique section of the trail.

Middle Head Trailhead

Address: 383 Keltic In Rd, Ingonish Beach
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Community: Ingonish Beach
Region: Cape Breton

Moose River Falls Trailhead

Address: Lower Moose River Rd
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Community: Moose River
Region: Northern
Notes: The main access point for the Moose River Falls system; a moderate wilderness hike leading to a series of impressive cascades and swimming holes.

Parrsboro Dam Trailhead

Address: 1160 Prospect Rd
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Community: Parrsboro
Region: Northern
Notes: An entry point for the local trail system near the Parrsboro Reservoir, offering scenic views and access to forested walking paths.

Path to Webber Lake Falls

Address: 397 Service Rd
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Community: Lower Sackville
Region: HRM
Notes: Trail leading to scenic falls on Webber Lake.

Pennant Point Hiking Trail

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Region: HRM

Peter Trail

Address: Jakes Landing
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Community: kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Region: South Shore
Notes: Parking lot available at trailhead.

Pioneer Trail Head

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Phone: 902-752-8363
Community: New Glasgow
Region: Northern

Point Prim

Address: 1417 Lighthouse Rd, Digby
Community: Digby
Region: Western

Polly Cove Hiking Trail

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Address: Prospect Rd, Halifax
Phone: 902-718-7478
Community: Halifax
Region: HRM

Porcupine Rock

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Region: Valley

Rotary Park

Address: 331 Rotary Dr
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Community: Sydney
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A popular community park featuring scenic hiking trails, green spaces, and views of the South Arm of Sydney Harbour.

Salt Marsh Trail Head

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Address: TCT, Cole Harbour
Phone: 902-435-3952
Community: Cole Harbour
Region: HRM

Shubie Trail Head

Address: Shubie Canal Greenway Corridor, Waverley
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Community: Waverley
Region: HRM

Sampson Trail Terrace Street Junction

Address: 214 Terrace St, New Glasgow
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Community: New Glasgow
Region: Northern

Skyline Trailhead

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Address: 19713 Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay, NS B0E 2M0
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Phone: 19022242306
Community: Pleasant Bay
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: One of the most iconic trails in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, featuring dramatic headland views over the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Known for its boardwalk lookout, moose sightings, and sweeping coastal panoramas.

Skyline Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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Region: Cape Breton

St James Falls

Address: 2295 Hillside Boularderie Rd, Hillside Boularderie, NS B1Y 2S7
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Community: Hillside Boularderie
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A small but picturesque waterfall located along Hillside Boularderie Road. Known for its peaceful forest setting and easy roadside access.

St. Margaret's Bay Trail

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Address: Head of St Margarets Bay
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Phone: 902-826-7243
Community: Head of St Margarets Bay
Region: HRM
Notes: Part of the Rum Runners Trail system; website verified live.

Strait Area Trails

Address: Crandall Rd, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2L6
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Community: Port Hawkesbury
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A multi-use trail system near Port Hawkesbury offering hiking, ATV, and snowmobile access. Features wooded terrain, connector routes, and access to the broader Strait Area trail network.

Sydney Harbour Waterfront Access

Address: Shorea Dr
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Community: Sydney
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A public access point and walking path providing scenic views of the Sydney Harbour, popular for hiking and exploring the rugged coastal shoreline.

Tamarac Trail

Address: 2 Pine Ridge Dr, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2L4
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Community: Port Hawkesbury
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A wooded walking trail in Port Hawkesbury featuring mixed forest, gentle grades, and easy access from the Pine Ridge trail system. Popular for short hikes, dog walking, and quiet nature outings.

Terradore Trail

Address: 30 Blue Mountain Dr
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Community: Hammonds Plains
Region: HRM
Notes: Community trail access in the Kingswood area.

The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail

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Address: 2890 St Margarets Bay Rd
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Region: HRM

The Bluff Wilderness Trail

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Address: Pot Lake Loop, Otter Lake
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Community: Otter Lake
Region: HRM
Notes: The first loop of the system

Theodore Fricker Mountain

Address: 1230 Bay St Lawrence Rd #862, Cape North, NS B0C 1C0
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Community: Cape North
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A rugged highland peak near Cape North offering sweeping views over the northern Cape Breton landscape. Known for its remote feel, steep terrain, and dramatic coastal–mountain scenery.

Three Sisters

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Address: Eatonville Rd
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Community: Chignecto
Region: Northern
Notes: Dramatic sea stacks located within Cape Chignecto Provincial Park; best viewed from the coastal hiking trails or by sea kayak at high tide.

Van Tassel Lake Trails

Address: 859 Culloden Rd, Digby
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Phone: 902-245-2861
Community: Digby
Region: Western

Warren Lake Trailhead

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Address: Victoria County, NS B0C 1K0
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Community: Ingonish
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A gentle lakeside trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park featuring forested paths, boardwalk sections, and access to Warren Lake’s sandy beach. Popular for family walks, swimming, and peaceful nature viewing.

West Branch Moose River Falls Trailhead

Address: West Branch Moose River Rd
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Community: Moose River
Region: Northern
Notes: The starting point for a rugged wilderness hike leading to the multi-tiered West Branch Moose River Falls.

White Hill Park Trail

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Address: 1484 White Hills Run
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Community: Hammonds Plains
Region: HRM
Notes: Local community trail in the White Hills subdivision.

Whitney Pier Community Heritage Trail

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Address: 45 Church St
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Phone: 902-563-5510
Community: Whitney Pier
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A scenic multi-use trail following a former rail line, connecting the historic Whitney Pier community with downtown Sydney, suitable for walking and cycling.

Whitney Pier Community Heritage Trail - Matilda St Entrance

Address: 102 Matilda St
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Community: Whitney Pier
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A significant entrance to the Whitney Pier Community Heritage Trail on Matilda Street, offering a scenic and historical walking route through the heart of the community.

Wild Cove Trailhead

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Address: Havenside Rd
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Phone: 902-733-2280
Community: Louisbourg
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: The start of a scenic coastal path beginning near the Louisbourg Lighthouse. This trail offers rugged shoreline views, crashing waves, and a natural look at the Atlantic coast, leading toward the secluded Wild Cove.
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