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Access the best in Trail Resources, Information, and Services with NS Trails

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

Community Trail Members – A Community Trail member is an organization of community-based residents who represent the interests of trail users in their respective area. To become an NS Trails member, the group must be incorporated under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia, apply to NS Trails and be recognized by the NS Trails Board of Directors. The cost per year is $230. Click here to apply!

User Group Members – A trail User Group is an organization oriented towards the use of trails in a specific manner (e.g., hiking, cycling, off road motorcycling, etc.). To become an NS Trails member, a trail user group must be incorporated under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia, apply to NS Trails and be recognized by the NS Trails Board of Directors. The cost per year is $230. Click here to apply!

Associate Members – Associate members are trail stakeholders who don’t fall into any other membership categories (i.e. government organizations and other organizations who have an interest in trails in the province). To become an NS Trails member, an associate member must apply to NS Trails and be recognized by the NS Trails Board of Directors. The cost per year is $230. Click here to apply!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Insurance

NS Trails offers two different group insurance policies to help our member groups manage risk within their organizations. 

Our General Liability Insurance is a joint group policy with the Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia. It offers organizational insurance for those who don’t manage trail and trail insurance for those who manage trail or have landowner agreements in place.

Our group Accident Insurance policy is optional coverage.  It provides coverage to a maximum of 20 volunteers per trail organization should they be injured while conducting trail-related business for their organization.

Risk Management

NS Trails has risk management resources and policies  to help members manage risk within their organizations. 

Trail Construction, Maintenance and Management Advice and Support

Membership will give you access to trail-related resources. We also provide ongoing support on trail-related issues and can suggest experts and other members across the province who can help you to overcome obstacles.

Conferences, Workshops and Educational Events

NS Trails keeps you informed of opportunities to enhance knowledge and skill sets and meet other like-minded volunteers across the province. We hold regular online discussion calls for the trail community to give volunteers and others the opportunity to learn and share their experience and expertise. 

Funding Opportunities

NS Trails maintains an online list of potential funding programs and resources and we keep our members aware of new funding initiatives and deadlines. We also work with stakeholders to advocate for and facilitate increased and streamlined funding opportunities.

Donation Program

NS Trails is a registered Charitable organization and we can help our members fundraise. Through the program, donations are made to NS Trails and can be designated to one of our member organizations. Donors receive an acknowledgement letter and a tax receipt. 

The Trans Canada Trail

NS Trails is the recognized agent for the the Trans Canada Trail in Nova Scotia. We provide planning and development support to communities and trail groups interested in becoming part of this National Trail Legacy. We also are responsible for recommending greenway gap projects for Trans Canada Trail Funding.

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