Best dog friendly trails in nova scotia canada alltrails. Buy the paperback book hiking trails of nova scotia by michael haynes at indigo. The trail forms a loop that returns along the rail trail to the parking lot trail head for a 19km hike. Books province of nova scotia hiking trails of cape. Hiking trails of mainland nova scotia goose lane editions. Buy the hiking trails of cape breton na books from province of nova scotia here. There is something for everyonefor the youngest to the oldest. Ns parks wheelchair accessible trails wheelchair accessible trails dog friendly trails. Nova trails online guide to trails at more than 40 locations. Hiking trails of nova scotia is one of a series of canadian trail guidebooks available from goose lane editions. There are wonderful trails and places for hiking, walking and snowshoeing all. Each trail description includes directions for getting there. Natural history of nova scotia describes the geology, plants, animals and ecology of each of nine regions of the province.
Hiking trails of mainland nova scotia book halifax public. Best trails near woodville, nova scotia canada alltrails. Hiking trails of nova scotia 8 book by michael haynes 1. Pack up and get ready to hike the beautiful trails of nova scotia. Exploring nova scotia with a constellation of satellites to guide me along the way. Highest rated places of interest or tour operators on tripadvisor. Nova scotia is also part of the trans canada trail system. All branches of the library will be closed until further notice as a precaution to help limit the spread of covid19. Ns trail books go electronic hike nova scotia trails. Publisher description explore nova scotias hiking trails with this trail guide.
Hiking trails of mainland nova scotia 9th edition mec. From the bay of fundy to the cape breton highlands, one of the best ways to explore nova scotia is on foot. Buy the paperback book hiking trails of mainland nova scotia. Hiking trails of nova scotia was first published by the hosteling association of nova scotia as a photocopied set of typed pages in 1974. Once you pass the 3rd beach the trail moves up onto the rocks and wanders along the shoreline for 6 8km and then cuts back strait over the peninsula to return to the parking area completing the loop.
Hiking trails of mainland nova scotia by michael haynes goodreads. A complete route description of the devils bend trail can be found in the book, hiking trails of nova scotia. Jul 10, 2002 hiking trails of nova scotia, 8th edition, is an indispensable guide to hikes long and short, challenging and easy, in all corners of the province. Whether youre looking for the best trails in cape breton highlands national park or around halifax, timberlea or cape. Together these three books will provide detailed descriptions of more than walking hiking options and nearly 1500 km of exploration throughout the entire province of nova scotia. Find these books on nova scotias hiking trails at local book stores, libraries or. With over 7600 km 4750 mi of coastline and much of it offering superb trails, nova scotia is yours to discover. Nova scotia has approximately 102 trails, including 102 hiking trails, 18 for crosscountry skiing and 33 for other activities. The trail along the point offers a spectacular view of the rocky nova scotia shoreline and waves crashing against the rocks. Nova scotia s abundance of parks and a well developed trail system makes the province a great place to hike a trail. Hiking trails of cape breton, 2nd edition by michael.
With every step were building a community of outdoor adventure enthusiasts. The park features boardwalks in rough areas and staircases through rocks. Now, goose lane editions has joined hostelling international nova scotia to present the seventh edition of this definitive guide. From yarmouth to the canso causeway, this new updated edition of hiking trails of mainland nova scotia, a companion to hiking trails of cape breton, provides illustrated descriptions of the most enjoyable and challenging hikes that mainland nova scotia has to offer. Nova scotia hiking, walking and snowshoeing hike nova scotia. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more. From yarmouth to the canso causeway, this new updated edition of hiking trails of. The municipality of digby supports the province of nova scotia state of emergency and will continue to align with the recommendation of health officials and orders under the health protection act and the emergency management act. Taylor head provincial park, a natural environment park, occupies a rugged windswept peninsula jutting six and a half kilometres 4 miles into the atlantic ocean on nova scotia s picturesque eastern shore. Discover the most beautiful places, download gps tracks and follow the top routes on a map. Hike nova scotia is a nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes a growing hiking culture throughout our great province. Whether youre a longtime resident or a visitor new to the province, this book is an essential guide for walkers. Book overview for 30 years, the hostelling international nova scotia trail guide has been the standard. Old annapolis hiking trail outdoor trails and adventure in.
Browse hotels, guesthouses, and unique homes and book your stay on the worlds leading accommodation sites. Offers information on the transcanada trail, and trails for shared use, snowmobiles, coastal water trails, canoe waterways and seakayak routes. Crosscountry skiing is available in the winter months. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nova scotia hiking nova scotia hiking and biking trails. Discover the best nova scotia travel guides in best sellers. Each trail description includes directions for getting there, details about the trail, photos, maps, gps coordinates, and cell phone coverage.
Happy hiking see more ideas about nova scotia, hiking trails and hiking. Hiking trails of nova scotia book by michael haynes. Hiking trails of nova scotia devils bend trail youtube. What i want for the hiking pages in your nova scotia holiday is simple. Nova scotia hiking offers some of the best coastal hiking. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Here is our list of the top 10 summer hikes you must do this summer in nova scotia cabot trail. The white lake wilderness ridge trail is located in musquodoboit nova scotia and runs parallel to the old railway track. The 10 best nova scotia hiking trails with photos tripadvisor. The title of this book is hiking trails of cape breton, 2nd edition and it was written by michael haynes.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The park provides spectacular views and offers 16 kilometres 10 miles of unspoiled coastline. Apr 12, 20 all books will be available for download as pdf ebooks for use on ereaders, tablets, smartphones or any other device with a pdf reader. The 7th edition of his hiking trails of nova scotia sold 15. Haynes has revised the descriptions of 20 favourite trails profiled in the 7th edition and added more than 30 completely new ones. There really isnt much choice if you need a comprehensive book on hiking for nova scotia. Organized by theme, rather by location, youll be able to find a trail to match your mood.
Heres a list of the trails across nova scotia that have been featured on hike nova scotias blog. Hiking trails of nova scotia, 8th edition, is an indispensable guide to hikes long and short, challenging and easy, in all corners of the province. Pack up and get ready to hike the beautiful trails o. Eager to supply the best information about the delights and possible hazards of selfpropelled. The premier clarified that provincial trails would remain open for the time being. Ill try to cover a wide spectrum here and give enough information so you can actually find the trail if you wish to explore it.
Our site is being updated, the following content may not be current. A collection of trail maps and information on over 200 trails. Buy a cheap copy of hiking trails of nova scotia book by michael haynes. We strive to be the voice for those who hike, walk and snowshoe. The 7th edition of his hiking trails of nova scotia sold 15,000 copies, and his eightyear series of cbc radio spots has been so popular that people he. He has been a regular contributor to cbc radio in halifax, sydney and ottawa. Hiking trails in nova scotia, canada canada trails.
Here are 37 long distance and backpacking trails in canada. Hiking trails of nova scotia, book by michael haynes. Hiking trails of nova scotia has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. Hiking trails of mainland nova scotia by michael haynes.
Feb 26, 2019 there are thousands of kilometers of hiking trails in nova scotia. Popular system of graveled hiking trails along lambs lake. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced hiker there is a trail for you. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Trails nova scotia is an online data base of 200 trails in the province, complete with topographic maps. Whether youre a longtime resident or a visitor new to the province, this book is an essential guide for walkers and. Hiking trails of nova scotia kejimkujik national park. I personally craft each nova scotia adventure guide with maps, videos, photos, and 360 views. Hiking trails of nova scotia 8 by michael haynes goodreads. Completely revised and updated, this 9th edition of nova scotia s most reliable trail guide, a companion of hiking trails of cape breton, features at least one trail in every county in mainland nova scotia and often many more. There is a picnic area on the river, as well as an unsupervised beach on the lake. No facilities in off season and parking at the gate only. Online session examining how scotland could pursue temporary space for safer social distancing.
An indispensable guide to all types of hiking trails in the province. All branches of the library will be closed until april 30, 2020 as a precaution to help limit the spread of covid19. Explore nova scotias hiking trails with this trail guide. Michael haynes hiked and mapped every trail and describes in detail the featured routes from quiet afternoon excursions to serious multiday expeditions.
Admiral lake loop baille ard trail blomidon provincial park blue rocks stonehurst walk bluff wilderness hiking trail cape chignecto provincial park cape george trails cape smokey provincial park cariboumunroes island chebogue meadows wildlife interpretive trail cole harbour heritage park. Access ns store maps books and atlases books hiking trails of cape breton. The most popular trails are skyline, meat cove and polletts cove. About pack up and get ready to hike the beautiful trails of nova scotia. Its a beautiful walk and easy to find your way because youre following the river until you reach the waterfall at the end. An average hike can lead you from vistas of the highest tides in the world, to atop towering exposed cliffs, battered or white sand beaches, and on to flowing rivers and rolling hills. Lots of trees seem to have fallen over maybe due to hurricane dorian last september so theres some dodging around trunks to follow the path. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are closed until march 27th. Hike nova scotia is a nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes hiking, walking and snowshoeing throughout nova scotia. The book of negroes by lawrence hill, fall on your knees by annmarie macdonald, the birth house by ami mckay, no great mis. Almost all of the national parks have extensive trail systems with many multiday backpacking trips possible, though only a few of those are mentioned. Nova scotia hiking trails are some of the best that i have ever explored. Books province of nova scotia hiking trails of nova.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The last member to complete a trail in nova scotia was michael d. Eager to supply the best information about the delights and possible hazards of selfpropelled excursions into the woods and. Hiking trails of nova scotia book by michael haynes 1. Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the community. In addition to his books and radio appearances, michael has published numerous articles about canadas outdoors.
The 9th edition is currently in development, with the fieldwork having been completed in 2011. This page is intended for news about my hiking and to provide any updates information about my hiking guidebooks. I record gps coordinates on all of my outings to create reliable, detailed maps for each location. Some are built only for hiking, while others are shareduse trails. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Profiles 60 trails in nova scotia, including cape split, brier island, and portions of the newly created cape to cape trail.