Nearly $600,000 being used to expand, repair Nova Scotia trails

A trail is pictured in Nova Scotia. (Province of Nova Scotia)

The Nova Scotia government says it is spending $590,000 to expand and repair trails across the province.

The money is being spent through the Recreational Trail Expansion Grant Program, which helps communities develop and maintain safe and sustainable trail systems.

It will go toward 21 different organizations and support 23 projects, including hiking, biking, off-highway vehicle and multi-use trails.

The province says one of the projects will repair the Dwight Crouse Memorial Trail, which runs from Brooklyn to Danesville in Queens County.

The nearly $10,000 grant will be used for resurfacing, which will open the trail to cyclists and walkers. It is currently limited to off-highway vehicles and hikers.

“Improving and expanding trail networks enhances connectivity and provides recreation and tourism opportunities that benefit Nova Scotian communities. When we build trails, we build community,” said David White, the president of the Queens County ATV Association and the Queens Rails to Trails, in a provincial news release.

There are more than 200 volunteer groups managing trails across Nova Scotia, according to the release.

International Trails Day takes place each year on the first Saturday in June. Officials are encouraging people to get out and experience trails in the province.

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