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The St. Margaret's Bay Area Rails to Trail Association is a volunteer organization that has built on one of Nova Scotia's most scenic trails...hike, walk, jog, bicycle, horseback ride or cross country ski the St. Margaret's Bay Trail. The trail follows the route of the original railway line that served the Bay's communities, as well as its waterfront hotels that served as resorts for Haligonians in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Lumbering and sawmills were common, of which there is still visible evidence today. Ingramport Bay was a major base for tall ships that carried timber to distant countries.

Located just 30 minutes from downtown Halifax, this 33 Kilometre, multi-use trail winds its way from near the Hubley exit on Hwy 103 (exit 4) to Hubbards (exit 6).

The Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Rails to Trail is just 20 minutes from Halifax off Hwy 3.  Beginning in Beechville in the Lakeside Industrial Park,and following the old rail bed, the trail continues for 13 km where it crosses Hwy 3 and meets the St. Margaret's Bay Area Rails to Trail.  The trail is multi-use and welcomes cyclists, runners, walkers, cross country skiers, ATVs and snowmobiles.  It passes through several small communities and borders Governor's Lake,Six Mile Falls,the mill pond at the site of the old Fraser's mill,Cranberry Lake and the entrance to the Bluff Wilderness Trail, Black Point Lake and Five Island Lake.  Benches have been placed at a number of scenic locations for rest and contemplation.