The Tour - Scotsburn (Pictou Co)

Sunday, July 9


Hello from Pictou County HLT planning committee! We are excited to offer another day of heart-healthy active living in our beautiful County.  We hope all past participants will return, and bring friends and family along on Sunday, July 9th. 

We have a surprise for everyone; our venue for this year is the beautiful village of Scotsburn, known as “the Trails Capital of NS”. It offers us so many options for rural walks, hikes on seasoned trails, and cycling routes with low traffic volume. There are also mountain bike trails for those who enjoy this activity. The rural setting features flat roads, and scenic farmland. The village is already host to the very active Scotsburn 55+ Club, an NS Walks group meeting weekly, and a Women on Wheels cycling group, so  we can all be inspired by these regularly active folks. 

We will host 2 road rides, a 54 km route, and an 18 km route. Both will offer good pavement and low traffic. (Note: the maps show some gravel sections - these have been paved).   There will be mountain bike and multi-use trails rides, walks and hikes, chair exercises and yoga.  Our very own Dr. Nick is going to lead a walk on the easy walking surfaced Jitney Trail.  All events will finish with a reception at the fire hall, where we will enjoy a light lunch, musical entertainment, prize draws and hear some inspiring words from Dr. Nick.

Please take note of the start time for your event and plan to arrive for check-in/registration at least one half hour before that time.  You can only register for one event in Scotsburn online but if your schedule for another event allows you time, feel free to join Dr. Nick at 11:00 am for a walk on Jitney Trail.

It's fun and free - please join us! 







 

Scotsburn Fire Hall (4179 Hwy. 256, Scotsburn (start & end)

8:00 - 11:00 AM - Check-in, registration  Enjoy blueberry scones & coffee to boost your performance!

9:00 AM - 54 km Road Ride (quiet country roads, no significant hills) Download MAP

9:30 AM - Chair Exercises with Sharon

9:30 AM - Forest Magic Walk (introduction to woodlands plants as foods and medicines)

10:00 AM - 18 km Road Ride (quiet country roads with a gentle uphill section) Download MAP

10:00 AM - Mountain Bike Ride (Fitzpatrick Mountain Trails)

10:00 AM - Yoga by the Pond

10:30 AM - 10 km Jitney Trail Ride

11:00 AM - Jitney Trail Walk (2-3 km) with Dr. Nick

12:00 PM  - Reception with a light lunch, music & prize draws.

 1:30 PM - Family Nature Interpretation Walk (with Scott from Pictou County Forest School)