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Blue Mountain Hiking Trail - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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In celebration of Canada Day; a hike to the highest point on Halifax's Chebucto peninsula. Blue Mountain, the namesake for the "Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area, provides a perspective on what could be the largest urban wilderness park in N

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Gaff Point Hiking Trail - Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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One of the most scenic coastal hikes in Nova Scotia. Gaff Point hiking trail begins along stunning Hirtles beach, a wide sand beach stretching for 3km. Gaff Point peninsula, at the far end of the beach has a 4km semi-looped nature trail. Equal parts co

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Polly's Cove Hiking - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 20, 2022

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A hike next door to famous Peggy's Cove in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hiking trail map, guide & 360° virtual tour: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/pollys-cove/ •Filmed & Edited by Greg Taylor: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/blog/about/

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Canoeing Nova Scotia's Kejimkujik National Park

Jun 20, 2022

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Nova Scotia's Kejimkujik National Park map, guide & 360° virtual tour: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/kejimkujik-national-park/ Filmed & edited by Greg Taylor: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/blog/about/

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Mush-A-Mush Bridge - The Dynamite Trail in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

Jun 20, 2022

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Dynamite Trail map, guide & 360° virtual tour: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/dynamite-trail/

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Shaw Wilderness Park - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 20, 2022

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Map, guide & 360° virtual tour: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/shaw-wilderness-park/

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Hiking in Nova Scotia: Duncan's Cove

Jun 20, 2022

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-Duncan's Cove Map, Guide & 360° Virtual Tour: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/duncans-cove/ -Shot & Edited by Greg Taylor: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/blog/about/ Duncan’s Cove Nature Reserve encompasses 370 hectares of coastal headland, extending to nea

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Bayers Lake Mystery Walls Hiking Exploration - Halifax, NS

Jun 20, 2022

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These stone walls were built in ??? by ??? for the purpose of ???. That sums up what we know about these mysterious walls that lay hidden in Halifax's Bayers Lake Business Park. A 5-sided foundation, periphery walls stretching for 200m, and stone steps t

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Hemlock Ravine Park: The Iconic Heart Shaped Pond in Halifax, NS

Jun 20, 2022

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Autumn glory in a park beloved by generations of Haligonians. Eternal natural beauty, spanning centuries of surrounding change. https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/hemlock-ravine-park/ Filmed & edited by Greg Taylor: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/blog/about/

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A Tribute to Nova Scotia's Great Outdoors

Jun 21, 2022

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Note: Not viewable on some mobile devices. In celebration of Canada's 150th birthday. Some of the most memorable moments in my hiking and outdoor adventures in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Filmed & edited by Greg Taylor: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/blog/about

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Blue Mountain - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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A mountain by Halifax standards only, but a great place to hike nonetheless. An expansive view, perched atop the highest point of Halifax's Chebucto Peninsula. A cornerstone of what SHOULD be the Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes urban wilderness park, Nort

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Autumn Biking On The B.L.T. Trail - Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Jun 21, 2022

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A late autumn bike ride along the B.L.T. (Beechville, Lakeside, Timberlea) trail. A 13km section of a former railway that runs throughout the province and connects to the Trans-Canada Trail. For more information, visit: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/blt-

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Autumn Colours of Sandy Lake Park - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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A mid-October hike around Sandy Lake Park in Bedford. One of my favourite places to view the Fall colours in Halifax. For more information on the park, visit: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/sandy-lake-park/ 5 of the best Autumn hikes in Halifax: https://

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Autumn in Hemlock Ravine Park - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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A jewel of an urban park, Hemlock Ravine with its old-growth trees and iconic heart-shaped pond has long been a nature gem in Halifax. For more detailed information on the park, visit: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/hemlock-ravine-park/ Filmed & Edited by

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An Autumn Hike To Susie's Lake - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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It's hard to believe that a 20 minute hike can transport you from one of the city's busiest shopping areas, into this nature oasis. This dichotomy makes Susie's Lake in Halifax's Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness, a unique and memorable experienc

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Autumn On The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 20, 2022

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A glorious Autumn hike in Halifax's Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail. Map & guide: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/bluff-wilderness-trail/ Shot & edited by Greg Taylor: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/blog/about/ Music: "Just My Imagination" By KSMK https://sou

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Biking the Bedford-Sackville Greenway in Halifax

Jun 21, 2022

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A late fall bike ride along the multi-use, active transportation trail connecting the communities of Bedford and Sackville. This particular day was ideal conditions to take in the colourful surroundings. This trail is one of my favourite places in Halif

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MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Nov 3, 2022

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In the fishing community of Eastern Passage, MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park is a 1km boardwalk & beach. Map, guide, photos & videos at https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/maccormacks-beach-provincial-park/

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Uniacke Estate Museum Park - Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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Touring the beautiful grounds of historic Unicake Estate Museum Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The former estate of Richard John Uniacke remains as beautiful today as it was when it was built almost 200 years ago. For more info, visit: http://www.halifax

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Hiking Blomidon Provincial Park - Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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A guided hike (led by my 5 year-old niece) of one of #NovaScotia's most scenic coastlines. For more information on Blomidon Provincial Park, visit: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/blomidon-provincial-park/ Blomidon Photos: https://multimedia.halifaxtrails.

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Fox Lake Hiking Trail (Autumn) - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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A couple of Autumn hikes, a week apart In mid-October. Fox Lake hiking trail, part of the larger Kearney Lake hiking trail system in Halifax''s Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness. For a detailed trail guide, visit: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/fo

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Gibraltar Rock Hiking Trail - Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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**This video was made marking my recent 500 subscriber milestone. Thank you all for subscribing!** -This 3.6km return-trip hike begins from the Musquodoboit Trailway Rails-To-Trails multi-use trail. Rugged, steep & beautiful throughout, it's one of my f

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Building Trails, Community & Bonds - Thoughts From A Jr. Trail Monitor

Jun 21, 2022

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She proudly proclaims her title of "Halifax North West Trails Association's youngest trail monitor". I refer to her as my niece. Along with my mother, she's part of a team that's out to right humanity's wrongs, give back to nature, and help their communit

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The Frog Pond (Autumn) -Sir Sandford Fleming Park - Halifax, NS

Jun 21, 2022

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A beautiful mid-autumn walk around The Frog Pond in Halifax's Sir Sandford Fleming Park. For a detailed guide and map, visit: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/sir-sandford-fleming-park/ Filmed & edited by Greg Taylor: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/blog/about

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Nine Mile River Hiking Trails - East Hants, Nova Scotia

Jun 21, 2022

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A peaceful, late Autumn 11km hike. These Trails have been on my to-do list since seeing posts of hard work the volunteers with the Nine Mile River Trails Association have been putting in. It's difficult to convey the all-encompassing calm ambience