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Guides Hiking Nova Scotia

The 5 Most Popular Parks & Trails of 2025 (And Why You Should Hike Them in 2026)

The 5 Most Popular Parks & Trails of 2025 (And Why You Should Hike Them in 2026) I looked back at a full year of website traffic to see which guides you visited most. From lakeside strolls at Long Lake to the rugged beauty of Polly’s Cove, thousands of hikers favoured these 5 trails as […]

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6 Halifax Parks & Trails To Start New Year’s Day On The Right Foot

     Recent years have forced us to look forward through a different lens, with refocused values and priorities. Many have prioritized spending more time outside, making our parks & trails a pillar of their well-being. This year, consider adding one more thing to your resolutions; supporting the volunteer group that looks after your favourite […]

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Guides Hiking Nova Scotia

10 Must-Do Outdoor Adventures For Spring in Halifax, NS

     This time of year we begin to emerge from indoor hibernation looking for places to soak in the fresh, colourful rebirth of Spring.  As things turn from grey to green, trails change from frozen solid to soft, muddy, and wet.  Be sure to wear rugged, waterproof footwear that will stand up to Spring […]

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Guides Hiking Nova Scotia

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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Hiking Stories & Rants

The Road To Recovery: Nature Rehab For Body & Mind

     Today marks a day where mental health is in the spotlight through things like Bell Canada’s #BellLetsTalk and other less corporate means.      Everyone has their own challenges, battles, shortcomings, and adversities.  Sharing stories, feelings, encouragement, and lessons from your own battles can benefit others fighting similar ones.  Today I was writing […]