Van Tassel Lake Trails Association

09/03/2026

The votes are in and we have a new trail name!

With the windmills now gone, it’s time for the Windmill Wilderness Trail to get a new name too. After putting the call out for your ideas, we’re excited to introduce…

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Gone with the Wind Trail

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Thank you to everyone who sent in suggestions and helped us give this trail its new name.

And don’t forget…Though the windmills are gone, this trail and its beautiful views are here to stay!

08/31/2026

Hike Nova Scotia, the Digby Area Recreation Commission the Erratics hiking group and Our Pathways Society co-host the Hiking Summit from October 1 to 4 in Digby. Take in workshops, hikes and more! Register at https://www.hikenovascotia.ca/news-hiking-summit/.

Sponsors include: Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa Town of Digby Municipality of the District of Digby Digby Care 25, , Bay Ferries and Northumberland Ferries Limited Explore-Mag Fairway Insurance Still Fired Distilleries Inc Western Financial Group, Cobequid Consulting , Oliver Janson Law and

08/25/2026

The Easy Trail has been widened and extended by another 900 feet, with fresh gravel laid to create an even more enjoyable path. We’re excited to keep improving the trails and making it easier for more people to get outside and enjoy Van Tassel Lake. Come check out the new section!

08/21/2026

Update: All clear!

Please be aware that access to the trail parking lot is currently blocked due to a truck off the road.

Please avoid the area for now. We’ll post an update as soon as access is clear. Thanks for your patience!

08/21/2026

Heads up! We are working on the Easy Trail. Please be aware of heavy equipment between the bridge and the nature observatory.

08/20/2026

Reminder! The Windmill Wilderness Trail is closed until further notice while the windmills are being removed.

08/08/2026

We’re excited to be hosting multiple hikes during the Hike Nova Scotia Summit in October. Registration is live!

Get a sneak peak at the trails to be featured during the 2026 Hikin...

08/08/2026

Our Windmill Wilderness Trail needs a new name!

With the windmills being removed, the Windmill Wilderness Trail needs a new name. We want the community to help!

We’d love a name inspired by the trail itself, the surrounding landscape at Van Tassel Lake Trails Association, local history, wildlife, or something meaningful to our community.

Have an idea? Comment your suggestions below.

We can’t wait to hear what you come up with!

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08/04/2026

Temporary closure of the Windmill Wilderness Trail. The rest of the trail sections remain open. Thank you. VTLA.

07/31/2026

Registration is open for this year’s Hike Summit in the Digby area! Join us as we explore and showcase our local trails 🥾🌲🌊

Hike Nova Scotia, the Digby Area Recreation Commission, the Erratics hiking Group, and Our Pathways Society co-host the Hiking Summit from October 1 to 4 in Digby. Take in workshops, hikes and more! Register at https://www.hikenovascotia.ca/news-hiking-summit/.

Sponsors include: Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, Town of Digby Municipality of the District of Digby, Care 25, Nova Scotia Government Bay Ferries and Northumberland Ferries Limited Fairway Insurance Still Fired Distilleries Inc., Financial Group, , , and Digby Print & Promo