Public Service Announcement

HRM and Partners to host free guided trail tours

(Wednesday, September 15, 2010) - To launch the second edition of its widely popular Get Out...Check It Out Regional Trails Booklet, HRM has partnered with Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection, the Halifax Regional School Board and the Halifax Regional Trails Association to present two guided trail tours in St. Margaret’s Bay and Bedford.

On Saturday, September 18th, Councillor Peter Lund and players from DaPoPo Theatre will be on hand to meet residents of HRM and guide them through a historical tour of the St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails. Those wishing to participate should meet at The Bay Community Centre on 11 Station Road in St. Margaret’s Bay at 2p.m.

On Sunday, September 19th, Councillor Tim Outhit and players from DaPoPo Theatre will be on hand to meet residents of HRM and guide them through a historical tour of the Bedford Sackville Connector Greenway. Those wishing to participate should meet outside of the True North Diner at the Bedford Place Mall at 2p.m.

All trail tours will be a total of one hour in length and will take place rain or shine. Be sure to dress for the weather, wear comfortable footwear and bring snacks and water for you and your family.

These are just two of six trail tours that will be happening throughout HRM to launch the new Get Out...Check It Out booklet. To get more information on trails in HRM and information on our guided trail tours, please visit www.halifax.ca/walkhikebikehrm.

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Contact:

Dustin O’Leary
HRM Marketing and Communications Advisor
490-4079
olearydu@halifax.ca