The Shared Strategy for Trails in Nova Scotia
The first Shared Strategy for Trails in Nova Scotia was launched in August of 2019. The Strategy reflects the shared vision of the trail community, NS Trails, businesses, landowners, Mi’kmaq communities, and different levels of government.
To download or view the Strategy, click the link below >>
Shared Strategy for Trails in Nova Scotia (PDF, English)
Stratégie commune pour les sentiers de la Nouvelle-Écosse (PDF, French)


The Trails Strategy Coordinating Group
The Trails Strategy Coordinating Group (TSCG) was formed in early 2020 by NS Trails and the provincial government’s Interdepartmental Committee on Trails (ICT). The TSCG is responsible for guiding, monitoring and measuring progress on the Shared Strategy for Trails in Nova Scotia. The group will share results and success to keep the trail community informed, motivated and moving forward together.
TSCG Members
Membership on the TSCG is broad based and diverse and representative of a wide spectrum of the trails community.
Beth Pattillo, NS Trails
Sandy Hamilton, Dynamite Trail
Corey Robar, ATV Association of Nova Scotia
Robin Norrie, Communities, Culture and Heritage
Tara Crandlemere, NS Department of Lands and Forestry
Helen Smith, Nova Scotia Environment
Stan Slack, Snowmobile Association of Nova Scotia
Justin Fiddes, Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
Brittany Brydon, Town of Berwick
Angela Morin, Trans Canada Trail
Hilary Paquet, Municipality of Colchester
Bekah Craik, West Hants Regional Municipality
Janet Barlow, Hike NS
TBD, Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq
TSCG Progress
The TSCG has met biweekly via video conferencing since May of 2020. The group has prioritized the goals of the Shared Trails Strategy into 3 primary areas: Understanding our Trails and Systems, Promoting Our Trails, and Strengthening Funding Models.
