Expanding Recreational Trails in Hants East
- Jun 11
- 1 min read
East Hants — Residents and visitors will have more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and
experience the natural beauty of Hants East thanks to support from the Houston Government
for improvements to local trail infrastructure, Hon. John A. MacDonald, MLA for Hants East, said
today.
The Nine Mile River Trails Association is receiving $6,840 through the Recreation Trail
Expansion Program for upgrades to the Hemlock Cathedral Trail.
"Nine Mile River Trails Association does great work taking care of our community trails and I am
pleased to have secured this funding for the association," said MLA MacDonald. "With these
upgrades, more families will be able to enjoy Hemlock Cathedral Trail and its natural beauty."
The Recreation Trail Expansion Program supports projects that improve access to outdoor
recreation opportunities across Nova Scotia. Through this round of funding, the Houston
Government is investing more than $510,000 in trail projects across the province.
The 2026–27 provincial budget includes $9.5 million to improve campsites, update washrooms
and upgrade roads, parking lots and trails in provincial parks. Nova Scotia's trail network attracts
thousands of residents and visitors each year and continues to grow in popularity.
Quick Facts
There are more than 200 volunteer groups managing trails across the province
International Trails Day takes place annually on the first Saturday in June
Additional Resources:
Trail funding programs: https://cch.novascotia.ca/trail-funding-programs
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