We are a Non Profit Society incorporated June 26, 2008 with a goal and vision:
- to provide a shared use nature trail along the abandoned rail line in the Municipality of District of St. Mary’s, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia.
- manage and maintain 6.5 kms of Trans Canada trail between #7 Highway, Aspen and the Cameron Lakes, near Guysborough/St. Mary’s Municipal line Melrose Country Harbour Road.
With a 4 member executive and 8 member Board of Directors, we are required to have insurance through NS Trails membership and directors/officers liability insurance.
We operate under a Letter of Authority( LOA) from the NS Dept of Natural Resources Renewables (DNRR) on Crown Lands of the abandoned Guysborough Railway (30 meter right of way(ROW). The LOA states the association has permission “to construct, maintain and operate a recreational trail”. The Association is to ensure the trail is “properly maintained in a good and workmanlike manner”, while ensuring “clearance of obstructions (whether on the trail or overhead), keeping the “ trail free from litter” and providing periodic inspections for hazards, erecting and maintaining approved signage.
Are you looking to get involved in your community? Consider joining us in a volunteer role!