Trails Strategy Coordinating Group

The Trails Strategy Coordinating Group (TSCG) was formed in early 2020 by NS Trails and the the provincial government Interdepartmental Committee on Trails (ICT). The TSCG is responsible for developing an approach to monitor and measure progress on the Shared Strategy for Trails in Nova Scotia. It will share the results and successes to keep the entire trails community informed, motivated and moving forward together. The strategy is ambitious, but with strong leadership it will guide the trails community to successfully realize its vision for trails which contribute to the quality of life of all Nova Scotians. Click here to download a PowerPoint presentation of the group’s progress to date.

Membership on the TSCG is broad based and diverse and representative of the full spectrum of the trails community:

Beth Pattillo, NS Trails

Janet Barlow, Hike NS

Sandy Hamilton, Dynamite Trail

Corey Robar, ATV Association of Nova Scotia

Stan Slack, Snowmobile Association of Nova Scotia

Robin Norrie, Communities, Culture and Heritage

Tara Crandlemere, NS Department of Land and Forestry

Helen Smith, Nova Scotia Environment

Adam Gould, Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq

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

The TSCG is meeting biweekly via video conferencing. They have prioritized the goals of the Shared Trails Strategy into 3 primary areas: Understanding our Trails and Systems, Promoting Our Trails, and Strengthening Funding Models.

TSCG Online Meeting – August 6th, 2020

The TSCG conducts an evaluation following each of its meetings. A broader evaluation of the group’s progress and impact is set to be implemented in September 2020 (see below).

Measuring Progress and Impact Evaluation of the TSCG

Post-Meeting Evaluation (June 18th)

Additional TSCG Documents:

TSCG Terms of Reference

TSCG Chair Position Description

TSCG Member Position Description

Member Code of Conduct

Trails Strategy Power Point Presentation

Shared Strategy for Trails in Nova Scotia

The first Shared Strategy for Trails in Nova Scotia was officially released on August 6th, 2019. The strategy reflects the shared vision and actions of the trails community, led by the Nova Scotia Trails Federation, businesses, landowners, Mi’kmaq communities and different levels of government.

Together, we’re working toward 4 shared goals: