Blue Route Trail

87 Caladh Avenue, Pictou

The Blue Route provincial cycling network will connect Nova Scotia’s communities through designated cycling routes on secondary highways with paved shoulders, low traffic volume roads, hard surfaced trails, and city streets. The concept of the Blue Route is based on the award winning Route Verte in Quebec, which brings in upwards of $200M in tourism revenue each year and is seen as one of the best active transportation networks in the world.

Caribou and Munroe's Island Trail

2119 Three Brooks Rd, Pictou

A 12.5 km (7.6 mi.) system of interconnected trails provides access to a variety of habitats and numerous scenic look-offs within the park.

Jitney Trail

87 Caladh Avenue, Pictou

The Jitney Trail in Pictou is a beautiful recreational trail in the Northumberland Shore region from Pictou’s waterfront to Brown’s Point – the landing site of the Ship Hector. Walkers, cyclists and in-line skaters can enjoy a 3-km trail to the site where the ship Hector made its historic landing in 1773. Over 1.5 km of this trail is paved; interpretive panels can be found along the way providing information on the history of the trail, the waterfront and the region.

Pioneer Trail

Near 695 East River Road, New Glasgow

Multi-use trail with look-off gazebo, covered bridge. Pioneer cemetery located along route.

Samson Walking Trail

Near 30 Bridge Avenue, New Glasgow

Multi-use trail built on Canada's oldest iron railroad bed. Trail lit by antique lamp posts.

Trenton Park Trail

119 Park Road, Trenton

The Park offers 6km or walking/hiking trails winding their way through 565 acres of century-old coniferous trees. A 6.5km (4.4mi) mountain bike trail is also on site. It has a playground, swimming pool, splash pad, picnic areas and canteen.