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The Best Hiking Trails Near Halifax For Every Kind Of Hiker

     An enjoyable hike means something different to everyone.  It can be anything from an easy stroll around a local park to a multi-day, mind-body challenge.  In this post, I’ve compiled some of the best hiking trails near Halifax, Nova Scotia to suit every kind of hiker.      I hike & map every […]

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Top 5 Most Popular Parks & Trails Near Halifax, Nova Scotia

The 5 Most Popular Parks & Trails on HalifaxTrails.ca      Parks & trails that garnered the most interest in 2023. The top-5 most-viewed guides compiled from website traffic on HalifaxTrails.ca. These trails are all either located within Halifax Regional Municipality, or a day-trip from it.      The biggest change from 2022 is the […]

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A Detailed Guide To Avoiding Ticks

    With the arrival of Spring in Nova Scotia, we continue to see the tick problem skyrocket.  A rarity in this province only years ago, ticks are now a well-established reality.  They join mosquitos, black flies and deer flies as our most loathsome pests. More than just a seasonal annoyance, ticks emerge whenever temperatures are above […]

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Best Apps For Nature Lovers – Top 5 Apps For Outdoors

Best Apps For Nature Lovers      Best Apps For Nature Lovers, campers, hikers, photographers & outdoor enthusiasts.  My top 5 favourite apps after spending plenty of time hiking, camping & exploring local nature areas.  Apps come and go, but these 5 are staples in my digital kit. iNaturalist      On everyone’s best apps […]

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5 Colourful Autumn Hiking & Biking Adventures In Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 Autumn Vibe Hiking & Biking Trails In Halifax, NS      5 Adventures, each accomplished in 2 hours or less.  The custom-made maps are intended to be opened on your phone’s Google Maps app for use as a real-time GPS reference (how to).      Never rely solely on your phone for navigation and […]