Thank you to Canadian National Railway (CN) and specifically Al, Tiffany and Janet for your generous support of our trail. When I look back at some of the historic pictures that were taken during the original construction of the rail...
Continue ReadingImprovements and maintenance are still taking place along the St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails, says Rick Muzyk, vice chair and manager of Renewal and Maintenance. “My budget for the season is to spend between $70,000 to $75,000 on...
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The Ride for Cancer in support of the QEII Health Sciences Centre was a huge success again this year in spite of the pandemic. Over 1,000 Riders some sporting face masks set-off each at a staggered start time on a...
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Sure as the sea, #WeRideAgain Everything is an out-and-back this year starting and finishing in Bayer’s Lake. This removes the need to transport bikes and people during COVID. The road in Bayer’s is closed to traffic so that provides lots...
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The St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails Association was selected today by Rona Tantallon as their charity for fundraising this year! During the month of September, when customers pay at the checkout, they are given the opportunity to make...
Continue ReadingOriginally published in the Masthead News August 5th issue. Whether it’s having an el fresco lunch with your family, finding a shady spot for a rest during a long bike ride, or needing a roof over your head while a...
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A group of volunteers has been working on the Trail Garden next to the Trail Parking Lot off Sonny’s Road at the Crossroads. Over several evenings, we have weeded, pruned and mulched the garden. It is our goal to make...
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HRM’s contractor will be completing repairs this afternoon to a section of the trail between Horseshoe Lake Dr and Hobsons Lake Dr. I’ve attached a sketch of the area. The red area is the work site. The yellow is the access...
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Story from the Masthead News Volume 32 Issue 7 July 8th 2020 The staff at the Tantallon Public Library did a little walk by retirement party at the overpass at exit 5A on the St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails...
Continue ReadingLast fall the Lions Club constructed a picnic shelter along the St. Margaret’s Trail along the eastern perimeter of Jerry Lawrence Park in Lewis Lake, so trail users can have a comfortable resting spot. In early June of this year,...
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