Halifax North West Trails Association

Halifax North West Trails Association HNWTA is a not-for-profit society. We aim to promote the creation, protection, and use of trails. Our trails are a vibrant part of our multicultural communities.

The Halifax North West Trails Association is one of many volunteer community trail groups in HRM. Our area includes Fairview, Clayton Park, Rockingham and Bedford South as well as the Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area. Our trails offer the casual urban walker or the experienced wilderness hiker a variety of outdoor experiences. Many of the trails pass through historic areas connec

ted with the development of Halifax since 1749 and pass near brooks, wetlands and woodlands where flora and fauna abound. Trails Connect Neighbourhoods Walking is a beneficial activity, improving our physical, mental and social health. The setting is never static, the costs are minimal and age is no limitation. Children and youth and their families can benefit from outdoor learning activities. With accumulated knowledge and the love of nature we can be better stewards of our environment. Halifax North West Trails Association (HNWTA) invites you to be a part of the green force committed to leaving a legacy.

05/29/2026

Nova Scotia has a new nature reserve protecting wetlands, forest and migratory bird habitat in Digby County.

The designation of the Toy Makers Marsh Nature Reserve was announced today, May 27, along with two expanded nature reserves and seven expanded wilderness areas. Together, they protect 836 hectares of Nova Scotia’s land and water, and 5.2 kilometres of its coastline.

The Province also opened consultation on 13 proposed new or expanded wilderness areas and nature reserves.

If approved for designation, the proposed sites will protect an additional 1,946 hectares of land and water. Four of the sites open for consultation were purchased by the Department using federal funding under the Canada-Nova Scotia Nature Agreement.

Nova Scotians can share their thoughts on the proposed new designations at https://www.novascotia.ca/nse/protectedareas/ until July 28.

05/20/2026

The official site of the municipal government for Halifax Regional Municipality. Information for residents and businesses in Halifax.

Upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting!Join us on Thursday, May 28, at the Trinity Anglican Church. Doors open at 5 PM, wi...
05/18/2026

Upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting!

Join us on Thursday, May 28, at the Trinity Anglican Church. Doors open at 5 PM, with refreshments available. We'll hear updates from the HNWTA board, including past year activities and future plans. Tony and Josh Cranford will also present on how they built the new recreational trails in the Mainland Common Park.

The meeting will adjourn at 7 PM and we'll end the evening with a short 1km walk on Mainland North Trail and Loop Trail.

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/11/2026
Yesterday and last Saturday our volunteers had spread wood chips on much of the Mainland Common Trails. Thank you to eve...
05/10/2026

Yesterday and last Saturday our volunteers had spread wood chips on much of the Mainland Common Trails. Thank you to everyone who showed up.

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