3 Ways To Support This Project:
1) Contribute
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Contribute any amount. From buying me a coffee to funding my next post, all contributions help me to keep this project as a free resource for all. All transactions are encrypted & secure via PayPal Credit Card, Apple Pay & Google Pay payment.
All supporters’ names are displayed under the “Supporters” section on HalifaxTrails.ca. I also give shoutouts on social media. Feel free to include a website link or special instructions for your listing. Contact me with the info or leave a note with the contributions.
2) Shop:
Shop on Amazon and support local at the same time! Bookmark my Amazon Affiliate Link and browse my shop. I receive a small commission on all Amazon purchases via their Affiliates Program. It does not grant me access to any personal info; it will simply credit HalifaxTrails.ca with your purchases. This simple act is a big help, thanks!
Shop.HalifaxTrails.ca is a personally curated mix of budget-friendly, quality outdoor gear, Nova Scotia-centric books, and my own exclusive products. I receive a small commission on all Amazon product purchases.
With product price history, custom price-drop alerts to your inbox, and shareable wishlists, you’ll have powerful tools to get some great deals. Stay tuned to the daily deals section for today’s best buys, and spread the word!
3) Click, Share, Subscribe, Like & Comment:
Clicking on ads. At a rate of pennies per click, it’s not much, but it helps pay the bills of operating this site. With enough support via the other options mentioned above, I’d gladly get rid of the ads.
Share, comment, like and subscribe. All forms of engagement on this site and social media act as both valuable feedback and a huge boost to algorithmic rankings. These simple acts are very helpful to reach a broader audience. More importantly, I’m motivated by knowing my work is appreciated!
Leave me some feedback. I have encountered many friendly people on my hikes who were happy to see me at work and chat with me about the website. “There’s the trails guy!” a mother exclaims to her children. They told me they’ve begun family hiking adventures at the direction of their child, who was inspired by something he saw on HalifaxTrails.ca. Another encounter of a father and child who tells me they’ve been using my website as a list of father-son excursions. Beaming with pride, these interactions are exactly what I hoped for when I created the site back in 2009.
Some emails occupy a special place in my inbox. Among them are many people who tell me they’ve decided to visit or move to Nova Scotia thanks to what they’ve seen on HalifaxTrails.ca. Others tell me I’ve helped them discover their new favourite activity, or gotten through tough times by discovering the healthy experiences that only nature can offer. From people thanking me for a re-post to personal stories, feedback makes this whole project worthwhile. Kindness is free!
Thank You!
Despite the sizeable amount of traffic the site receives, funding is a major struggle. With no government grants or corporate sponsors, I’m able to be 100% independent at a cost (about me).
I don’t use a paywall, as this project was created to be a resource for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. I intend my work to provide equal opportunity access to the information I’ve published to help everyone explore, enjoy & appreciate our most beautiful places. The core of this project is to empower people to discover the health benefits of being in nature and the importance of protecting it.
My goal is to gain enough support to continue updating, improving, and expanding Halifax’s most popular eco-tourism resource while keeping it free to all. With your support, I’ll be able to devote more time and resources to this project. What you see now has been done with minimal resources. I’d like to keep creating & improving content with your support.
💚 Thanks to all of you who “follow”, subscribe, “like”, share, re-tweet, and comment. In addition to motivation, your interactions help to expand my reach!