The Baille Ard Nature Trail is Cape Breton's newest scenic wonder. Containing two fresh water brooks and 14 acres of mixed forest, this three kilometer trail is ideal for walking, jogging, and bird-watching.
The main entrance for the Baille Ard Trail is located on Cottage Road, behind Sherwood Park Education Center, and is only three kilometers from downtown Sydney.
Along this beautiful nature trail, 12 points have been
marked to emphasize interesting information, including
facts on
different plants and animals that live along the Baille
Ard Trail.
In the early 1990's, the Baille Ard Recreation Association identified the development of trails as a priority for the recreation lands set aside in the Baille Ard subdivision. The organization set about to ensure funding for the development of the trails from the municipal, provincial, and federal governments as well as acquiring community funding. Since then, the organization has overseen a gradual enlargement and development of the trails. In the future, the focus of the association's efforts will be enlarging and maintaining the trails along with developing interpretive materials and activities for better understanding of the area’s plant and animal life.
ACAP Cape Breton’s involvement with the trail has been invaluable, as we helped to quicken the rate of trail development and enhanced the quality of the trail. ACAP Cape Breton also played a major role in rejuvenating and protecting Wash brook, a main focus and highlight of the trail. Years of hard work are beginning to pay off, and it isn't over yet. This beautiful nature trail continues to get bigger and better.
For more information visit: http://www.acapcb.ns.ca/baille_ard_trail
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