Shelburne County Trans Canada Rail trail

Shelburne County Rail Trail: Western Loop Trans Canada Trail 125.8 km long walk, run, hike, bicycle,

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Shelburne County Trans Canada Rail trail

Shelburne, Nova Scotia B0T 1W0, Canada

Created By: Shelburne area chamber of commerce

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Shelburne County Rail Trail: Western Loop Trans Canada Trail

125.8 km long walk, run, hike, bicycle, multiple stops

The Halifax and South Western rail way was abandoned in the 1980s and is now being recovered as part of the Western Loop of the Trans Canada Trail around Nova Scotia. Over 80 kilometers of the 125 kilometers of rail bed and 24 bridges have been recovered across Shelburne County as shared multiuse trail, active transportation route and tourism experience.

This trail connects communities in Shelburne County passing through Sable River, Allendale, Jordan, Port Clyde, Barrington, Shag Harbour, Woods Harbour and Charlesville then connecting to the
trails in Queens and Yarmouth Counties.


The Shelburne County Rail Trail comprises more than eight trail segments eachwith their own attractions. It is a fantastic way to travel around this part of Nova Scotia without having to travel on roads or highways. The rails to trails are ideal for off-road cycling, long-distance trekking or off highway vehicle long distance travel through the forest and wilderness areas and along the shores of Shelburne County. These old railways have no excessively steep climbs and fairly level grades throughout. Hybrid or mountain bikes are best suited for the trail surface along hard packed, fine gravel due to their railroad past. Expect a wide range of trail users including walkers, hikers, cyclists, off highway vehicle users, equestrian and geocaching respecting each other, the trail and the environment.

Connection to website for South Shore Connect / Trails / Shelburne Countyrecreation guide (www.southshoreconnect.ca) :


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What You'll See on the Tour

Trailhead in Lower East Pubnico / Charlesville at connection of Yarmouth County and Shelburne County rail trails. This is the western end of the shared multiuse Shelburne County Rail Trail at the Shelburne County and Yarmouth County line o... Read more
A wonderful spacious rendez -vous point for trail users and travelers at CNR mile 99.6 on the Halifax and South Western Railway from Liverpool to Yarmouth.  It is 2.3 kilometers south of the trailhead at the Yarmouth County line connectin... Read more
 Enjoy the neighbors who use the trail as they "go round the village".  The Shelburne County Rail Trail is a shared multiuse trail for all users including walkers, hikers, runners, bicycle riders, horse riders and OHV riders.  It is a le... Read more
A walk or ride along the trail is a wonderful way to experience the outdoors and time with friends.  Plan your own adventure for whatever distance or time you wish.  The trail is used for your daily outdoor exercise, meeting with friends,... Read more
 There are a variety of trail users on the 12 kilometers of shared multiuse trail between Woods Harbour and Barrington Passage.  Let's ride to town and back home...
Cockawit trail at Shag Harbour trail bridge: The Indian name Cockeuquit, which referred to a species of duck, still survives as "Cockawit". People from the Woods Harbour and Shag Harbour area are locally known as "Cockawitters" (or with lo... Read more
Lupins on trail near Doctor’s Cove cemetery:  Lupins on the trail in season near Doctor's Cove Cemetery at CNR Mile point 88.1 from Liverpool on the abandoned Halifax and South Western Railway .  Trail users keep it clean and litter fre... Read more
Doctors Cove trail west of Barrington at Fresh Brook.  CN Mile Point 87.8  Doctor's Cove Trail bridge at Fresh Brook and CNR Mile point 87.8 between Liverpool and Yarmouth on the abandoned Halifax and South Western Railway.  Beautiful vi... Read more
Horse rider near Fresh Brook at Doctor's Cove and CNR Mile 87.6 from Liverpool to Yarmouth. Expect multiple users and respect among users as they share this long distance connected multi use trail as you start your travel towards Yarmouth C... Read more
Sgt Taylor Memorial Park and Trailhead:  The trail meeting point for the Shelburne County Trans Canada Rail Trail with all services.  At Mile 87.3 of the Halifax and South Western T'Railway between Liverpool and Yarmouth and civic 34 High... Read more
Barrington Bay Trail:  A pleasant 1.3 kilometer transit between the Causeway Trailhead at Highway 330 and The Starboard Inn at 3413 Highway 3 to meet the community and admire its bay side setting.  This is a very easy trail with crushed g... Read more
At Downeys River bridge:  On the Clement's Pond to Barrington Bay T'Railway section of the Western Loop of the TransCanada Trail across Shelburne County.  It is an easy transit 500 yards west from near civic 2731 Highway 3 in Barrington o... Read more
 Barrington River (Kiack Brook) bridge at Barrington Head:  This spectacular bridge was the replacement in 2015 for the unserviceable rail bridge to maintain the trail connections across the community, county and country.  It is at Mile ... Read more
Clement’s Pond treasured wetland trail:  Swaines Bog was designated as "Rare Beauty" in 2018 as a Treasured Wetland of Nova Scotia with Ducks Unlimited Canada for its rare flora.  You can add to the photo history of the view from the ph... Read more
Rare Beauty, Community Sweetheart, Migration Hot Spot and Sound of Silence are the nicknames given to the four wetlands in Nova Scotia that are being pegged as Treasured Wetlands under a new program being officially launched by Ducks Unlimi... Read more
Stroll or hike along the Black Loyalist Heritage Trail, a 1.5 km heritage trail around the Black Burial Ground with interpretive panels.  It is currently a non motorized trail recovered from and beside the abandoned Halifax and South Weste... Read more
Roseway River Trail (Approx. 1KM) Shelburne, NS The Roseway River Trail crosses the Roseway River near Falls Lane on two small CN bridges that have a fenced board walk along them. Breathe the fresh air and take in the abundant nature. Brin... Read more
The Town has developed a 3.5 km section of the abandoned rail line in Town as a trail.The trail is maintained for active transportation and recreational use. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the trail. Dogs must be kept on leash at all ... Read more
View of Lockies Wetland north of Lockies trail bridge at Mile 48.6. This is a shared multi use trail for all users including hikers, walkers, bicyclists, horse riders, OHV riders in all seasons. This is a easy trail and accessible to all. ... Read more
Purney Brook bridge on Jordan Branch T’Railway (3.3 km east from trailhead at 1511 Jordan Branch Road). This is part of the 6.3km long Jordan Branch Trail. This bridge crosses a spectacular brook (with fishing in season) and wonderful pho... Read more
Trans Canada Trail includes Shelburne County Rail Trail and Jordan Branch Trailway. This is a shared multi use trail for all users including hikers, walkers, bicyclists, horse riders, OHV riders in all seasons. This is a easy trail and acce... Read more
This is currently a non mortorized trail. The Jordan River Trail is located along the abandoned Halifax and Southwestern railway line. The railway carried passengers and freight between Halifax and Yarmouth from 1907-1969. The trail winds t... Read more
This is a shared multi use trail for all users including hikers, walkers, bicyclists, horse riders, OHV riders in all seasons. This is a easy trail and accessible to all. This bridge is on a 2km section beside Jordan River between Camp Jord... Read more
This is a shared multi use trail for all users including hikers, walkers, bicyclists, horse riders, OHV riders in all seasons. This is a easy trail and accessible to all. This is on a 12km section of trail going inland through Atlantic coas... Read more
This is a shared multi use trail for all users including hikers, walkers, bicyclists, horse riders, OHV riders in all seasons. This is a easy trail and accessible to all. This is at the access to the Eastern end of the 12.3 km long East Jor... Read more
This is an easily accessible brook and bridge in beautiful woodlands about 1.2 kilometers west of the driveway / trail crossing at civic 1424 Highway 3 (200 meters along the driveway to parking spot) or 3.7 kilometers along the trail east o... Read more
This is a shared multi use trail for all users including hikers, walkers, bicyclists, horse riders, OHV riders in all seasons. This is a easy trail and accessible to all. Access to this 10 km trail is at civic 310 Highway 3 Sable River goin... Read more
Sable to Canada Hill T’Railway through Sable Wetland near trail entrance at 310 Highway 3 Sable River. This is a shared multi use trail for all users including hikers, walkers, bicyclists, horse riders, OHV riders in all seasons. This is ... Read more
Tom Tigney Trail The Tom Tigney Trail is located along the abandoned Halifax and Southwestern railway line. The railway carried passengers and freight between Halifax and Yarmouth from 1907 to 1969. The trail winds through a quiet residenti... Read more
Trail entrance at civic number 1576 Highway 103 beside Sable River mill to Tidney Wilderness T’Railway (8.3 Km) from Sable River to Queens County. This is beside the spectacular photo opportunity of the Sable River Carding Mill and more... Read more
Another spectacular photo opportunity 800 meters north of the photo opportunities at the Carding Mill.  A wonderful river side walk or ride to Tidney Stillwater and the edge of the Tidney Wilderness Area.  This trail has also been used ... Read more
Tidney Wilderness Stillwater and wetland (One kilometer east of trail entrance at Old Mill 1580 Highway 103 Sable River across Tidney #3 trail bridge). At more than 22,000 hectares, Tidney River Wilderness Area protects a large, representat... Read more
A wetland near the blueberry farm:  A typical wetland of the Tidney River Wilderness Area about 6 kilometers north east from the access near civic 1576 Highway 103 Sable River at the Sable River Carding Mill.  A wonderful ride or hike pas... Read more
This is the trail entering Queens County just east of the blueberry farm and Wilkins Lake, 8.3 km from the Tidney Wilderness T'Railway access at 1576 Highway 103 in Sable River.   Travelling 16.4 km further east on the trail takes one to ... Read more

 

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