Harvest Moon Trail (Grand Pré to Kingston)

The 110-kilometre Harvest Moon Trailway stretches across the Annapolis Valley through beautiful towns along the former railbed, connecting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Grand Pré to the historic seaside town of Annapolis Royal.

As you travel through Kings County, you will have the chance of seeing apple orchards, farmers' fields as well as the meandering Cornwallis River. Hiking along the towns of Wolfville, Kentville and Berwick, is a unique experience.

Even if the majority of the Harvest Moon Trail is shared use, the trail section of Grand-Pré to Cambridge Station does NOT permit motorized vehicles.

The Harvest Moon Trailway is accessible during all seasons. Fall presents a full array of spectacular foliage colors and orchard and vineyard activity along the trail. Winter provides enjoyment for cross country skiers, snowmobilers, snow-showers, and hikers.

Choice of Coastal Walk at Low Tide

Kings County borders the Bay of Fundy and the Minas Basin, providing many coastal beaches. Explore a beach and experience the diverse marine life, rock formations, and observe the changing tides. Some beach suggestions include Evangeline Beach, Kingsport Beach, Blomidon Provincial Park, Scots Bay Provincial Park, Halls Harbour, Harbourville, and anywhere in between!

Our tides are dynamic; this makes them beautiful but also dangerous. Please plan your beach walks within 2 hours of low tide. To view tide times, visit Tide Times and Tide Chart for Minas Basin (Ray0.4) (note each beach will have a different high and low tide).

Kingston Family Fitness Trail at Stronach Park

1387 Bridge St, Kingston, NS

Stronach park is a lovely picnic park with a water fountain, garden areas, ducks, and a Family Fitness Trail to challenge. For this badge, complete the Family Fitness Trail and try out a few pieces of equipment.

White Rock Trails

1542 White Rock Rd, Wolfville, NS

Nested behind the White Rock Community Centre is a small, well-maintained trail network ready for you to explore. The path starts on either side of the parking lot.

Discover animal tracks, the wood frogs, the eagles that soar in the air currents above. Soak up the beauty in the filtered sunlight among the trees that shade the winding trail. Sit awhile in the beautiful ash and birch woods, among the poplars and furs that make up the Acadian Forest of the Maritime.

Wolfville Millennium Trail and/or Reservoir Park

Orchard Ave at King St & Pleasant St at Sherwood Dr, Wolfville, NS

Beginning at the Wolfville Harbour, the Millennium Trail winds its way through Willow Park, Rotary Field and then through the Sherwood Ravine ending in Reservoir Park at the East end of Pleasant Street.

Reservoir Park is a popular destination in each season. There are 1.8 kilometres of trails in Reservoir Park, including a scenic loop around two former reservoir ponds. Check out the great view of Blomidon from the look-off in the rear of the Park and enjoy day dreaming in the tranquility of this popular family-friendly location.

Kentville Ravine Trail

32 Main St, Kentville, NS (top of the Research Station property)

Imagine losing yourself in nature among hemlock growth over 250 years old. It's a wonderfully restorative experience! The Ravine Trail winds along and over the stream towards the waterfall.

You can access the trail at 32 Main Street, at the top of the Research Station Property. Head up the hill, past the Research Station and its parking lot, following signs to the picnic area. At the picnic shelter you'll see the trail that leads you to down into the Ravine.

Foote Woods

777 Burgess Mountain Rd, Cambridge, NS

Starting from the Bee Parking lot, you can choose a variety of trail loops. Foote Woods is open year-round for outdoor adventures such as hiking, mountain biking, and snow shoeing. This trail happens in a magnificent forest of northern white cedar, Eastern white Pine and Red Pine. There are several varieties of dragonflies and ferns noted to exist here.

Enjoy hiking along the windy trails. You can customize your distance here by choosing which trails to take.

Black Rock Trails

4404 Black Rock Rd, Black Rock, NS

The Black Rock Trails are maintained by the Black Rock Community Association. The trail head had ample parking beside the Black Rock Community Hall, a compostable toilet, and detailed map. These trails are used year round by hikers, bikers, and horse back riders!

Keep in mind the tides if choosing the longer blue route.

Blomidon Provincial Park

3138 Pereau Rd, Canning, NS

Renowned for its spectacular views, Blomidon features High cliffs, a variety of habitats, striking natural features, abundant wildlife - and the world's highest tides wash its shores.

A 13.5 km system of interconnected trails provides access to a variety of habitats and numerous scenic look-offs within the park.

Parking is at the park entrance (year-round) or seasonally at the information booth. Trails starting from the park entrance are more difficult due to the steep incline.

Cape Split Provincial Park

999 Cape Split Road, Canning, NS

The Cape Split Provincial Park is a 447-hectare natural environment park. It has spectacular lookoffs points over the famed Bay of Fundy!

Cape Split is a moderately challenging backcountry hike of about 13.2 km round trip. Hikers should plan 4 - 6 daylight hours to make the return trip. Plan to return to the trailhead before dusk.

Users are advised to stay on the trail. Cliffs are actively eroding and unstable so keep well back from the edge. Shoreline exploration is NOT recommended as incoming tides are fast, strong, and unpredictable.

Trail users may encounter wet and muddy conditions. Hikers should wear sturdy footwear and layered clothing as weather and temperatures can change quickly. Carry plenty of drinking water and bring along snacks and sun protection. Please respect this natural area. Pack out all garbage and keep pets leashed at all times.