Backlands Coalition

A coalition of community groups working to protect the unique urban wilderness of the Purcell's Cove/Herring Cove/Williams Lake Backlands. #KeepTheBacklandsWild

[Hike Nova Scotia @HikeNS]

Winter Guided Hike & Walk Series: Events coming up all across the province! Thanks to @goose_lane, @MEC, Baffin, Our Pathways Society, and the Nova Scotia Government Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage for their support!

https://t.co/PyXxbQ5WaL

[Hike Nova Scotia @HikeNS]

From waterfalls to forest paths, 2025 gave us so many trail memories. 💚

Tell us your favorite trail of 2025, and feel free to share a photo or story in the comments!

[Natural Resources @NS_DNR]

We’re pleased to report our staff removed Christmas lights from a deer’s antler in the Bedford area. Sometimes these situations resolve themselves when the deer sheds its antlers. In this case, staff took action when they saw the lights had shifted around the animal’s neck.

[halifaxtrails.ca 🇨🇦 @HalifaxTrails]

New parking areas in front of the offseason gate at #Halifax's Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park:

[Environment Canada @environmentca]

Go birding this holiday season! ✨

Gather your family and join the #ChristmasBirdCount. Share your #bird sightings with @BirdsCanada between December 14, 2025, and January 5, 2026: https://t.co/9KEvQeCLJN

Photo: Charles M. Francis

[Hike Nova Scotia @HikeNS]

Please sign the Petition to Protect Our Provincial Parks (from our friends at the Ecology Action Centre):

https://t.co/DLjaVZsPNy

[Hike Nova Scotia @HikeNS]

Explore more than trails—explore stories. Join Hike NS’s Footnotes book club this winter and dive into diverse perspectives on hiking and the outdoors. Looking for a story that feels like yours? Sign up by Dec 31!

https://t.co/azrMfEoX2j

[Hike Nova Scotia @HikeNS]

Hike Nova Scotia invites groups across NS to partner on guided hikes, walks, or snowshoe events for Winter 2026. Hike NS promotes your event and provides trail prizes! Municipalities, First Nations & organizations can register by Dec 14, 2025.

Link: https://t.co/UVzoWfDgNV

[Backlands Coalition @HfxBacklands]

🐦 Backlands Bird & Nature Team Gathering: Don't miss this opportunity to hear about some of the exciting Citizen Science work taking place in the #HalifaxBacklands. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7-9 pm at Chocolate Lake Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 pm; all are welcome! #birds

[Hike Nova Scotia @HikeNS]

Province open to conversations about projects on protected land!

https://t.co/1MwifQSA1z

[halifaxtrails.ca 🇨🇦 @HalifaxTrails]

The Dingle Tower with an autumn crown. Timeless #Halifax, home of the inventor of #UniversalStandardTime, #SirSandfordFleming. https://t.co/g1crLTTRK8

[halifaxtrails.ca 🇨🇦 @HalifaxTrails]

Insane. It should be North America's largest urban wilderness park. Recommended for protection since the 70s, defended by huge support from Haligonians multiple times, yet here we are again. This time with authoritarian cronyism entitling themselves to it. https://t.co/xjnJIoEHrD

[halifaxtrails.ca 🇨🇦 @HalifaxTrails]

🎶 We're here for a good time, not a long time, so have a good time, the sun can't shine every day 🎶
📍Short hikes, strolls & nature respites: https://t.co/U55y4y9dLD

[WLCC @WilliamsLakeCC]

The WLCC has moved to BlueSky. Find us there or on Facebook or Instagram as well as our website (see profile).

https://t.co/RYZ6NflLIo

[Hike Nova Scotia @HikeNS]

Fall Guided Hike & Walk Series: Events coming up! Thanks to @GooseLaneEditions, @MEC and the @NSGov Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage for their support!

https://t.co/b0forkkGyk

[Hike Nova Scotia @HikeNS]

Join @HikeNS in November for a night of amateur short films by or about local outdoor adventurers, with door prizes from @TrailShop & popcorn: Bible Hill, Antigonish, Mahone Bay & Halifax https://t.co/mlEsYOj6jz #HikeNS #Trails #TheTrailShop #NovaScotia

[NCC_CNC Media @NCC_CNCMedia]

Our Atlantic leadership recently hosted Hon. Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State for Nature & Canadian Wildlife Service officials in Halifax. @NCC_CNC is proud to work with @environmentca & @ParksCanada to accelerate conservation that benefits people and communities. #nature

[Hike Nova Scotia @HikeNS]

Join @HikeNS in Cole Harbour on Nov. 16 for a free guided hike for blind & partially sighted hikers including bus transportation, supported by @NS_CCTH https://t.co/FgbKVrWG2E #HikeNS #Trails #NovaScotia #CNIB

[Backlands Coalition @HfxBacklands]

Public input due Oct. 24! Amendments to the #HalifaxRegionalPlan will dictate how HRM does urban planning for decades: https://t.co/qgoBIsk0wk. Our city can grow while protecting our environment. Share your thoughts with [email protected] by tomorrow! #KeepTheBacklandsWild

[halifaxtrails.ca 🇨🇦 @HalifaxTrails]

Sir Sandford Fleming Park - Map, guide & interactive 360° virtual tour: https://t.co/g1crLTTRK8