Trail of the Week, March 21, 2014: Uniacke Estate Museum Park

Uniacke Estate Museum Park is a great place to visit on a week-end and stretch your legs, and their walking routes are a fine addition to Nova Scotia's trail network. This is an excellent site for novices to try shorter distances over varied terrain.


Each trail is well-marked with coloured wooden triangles affixed to trees, a different colour for each named trail. In addition, maps are posted at all trail junctions, and usually found at the half-way point of longer routes, such as the Post Road.


One of Nova Scotia's two "Great Roads" required for movement of troops and cattle after the founding of Halifax, the Halifax-Windsor road featured weekly stage service by 1801, with mail and passenger service offered by 1815. Mount Uniacke, located halfway between the communities, made a convenient watering place.


Expect very soggy conditions in the spring, especially in the tellingly named 'Wetlands Trail'.


Length: 12 km (7.5 mi) rtn

Hiking Time: 3+hrs
Type of Trail: compacted earth, natural surface, crushed stone
Uses: walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing
Facilities: picnic tables, benches, outhouses, garbage cans, interpretive panels


Further Information:

• Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia
• Pictures
• YouTube