Where to Walk on the South Shore
The South Shore is a beautiful place to walk. We have trails, beaches and local loops in our towns and communities that really showcase the beauty of this area.
Below you will find electronic versions of current walking maps for the South Shore. Please contact the local Visitor Information Centers for hard copies or stop by the local municipal recreation departments.
YARMOUTH
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Official Walking Guide is now available! Print versions can be picked up at Visitor Information Centres in the region and local Recreation Departments.
DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG
A map of all the amazing trails in and around the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg. You can pick up a hard copy at the Municipal office or at the visitor information centers. It is a great resource!
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER
Town of Bridgewater has a separate map for walks around town – available here at the Town office on Pleasant Street.
TOWN OF SHELBURNE, MUNICIPALITY OF SHELBURNE & TOWN OF LOCKEPORT
Check out our new Outdoor Active Living Guide to learn more about our walking & biking routes, active transportation tips and kayaking opportunities. Also, get the inside scoop on some of our hidden gems, including beaches and parks. Available online or print versions can be picked up at Visitor Information Centres and local Recreation Departments.
Other places you can find great information about places to walk are:
- The Trails tab in main menu of the landing page of SouthShoreConnect.ca
- Or search the Active Living Guide on SouthShoreConnect.ca simply by entering Trails in the search box (be sure to select the ‘map results’ option to get a visual display of results!)
- Hike Nova Scotia has links to trail groups, guided hikes and workshops
