Yarmouth is a port town located on the Bay of Fundy in southwestern Nova Scotia. It’s one of the main ferry terminals in the province, receiving boats from Maine and other points. The best options for running in Yarmouth are:
Waterfront Route. Pleasant waterfront running on Water St. and the Yarmouth County Rail Trail, for up to 4.2 km one-way. Views of the Bay of Fundy for most of the route, with options to dip down to a couple of piers/wharves. The north end is at Water St. & Chestnut St. and the south end is at the entrance to Bunker Island. Note: more waterfront running north of Yarmouth along Rt. 1, but there’s no sidewalk/ narrow shoulder.
Yarmouth County Rail Trail. This 87 km gravel multi-use trail traverses woodlands, agricultural areas, lakeside and urban landscapes north of Yarmouth, and urban, forest, tidal and coastal landscapes south of Yarmouth. South of Yarmouth, the trail parallels Rt. 3 (The Lighthouse Route) for most of the way. TRAIL MAP
Cape Forchu Lighthouse. You could run the 12 km from Yarmouth to the Cape Forchu Lighthouse, but a better option is to drive there and explore the ~1 km of scenic paths around the lighthouse, and a section of NS-304 heading away from the lighthouse, some of which is along the water. A good option is to run the from the lighthouse to Yarmouth Bar (4 km one-way).
Yarmouth is a port town located on the Bay of Fundy in southwestern Nova Scotia. It’s one of the main ferry terminals in the province, receiving boats from Maine and other points. The best options for running in Yarmouth are:
Waterfront Route. Pleasant waterfront running on Water St. and the Yarmouth County Rail Trail, for up to 4.2 km one-way. Views of the Bay of Fundy for most of the route, with options to dip down to a couple of piers/wharves. The north end is at Water St. & Chestnut St. and the south end is at the entrance to Bunker Island. Note: more waterfront running north of Yarmouth along Rt. 1, but there’s no sidewalk/ narrow shoulder.
Yarmouth County Rail Trail. This 87 km gravel multi-use trail traverses woodlands, agricultural areas, lakeside and urban landscapes north of Yarmouth, and urban, forest, tidal and coastal landscapes south of Yarmouth. South of Yarmouth, the trail parallels Rt. 3 (The Lighthouse Route) for most of the way. TRAIL MAP
Cape Forchu Lighthouse. You could run the 12 km from Yarmouth to the Cape Forchu Lighthouse, but a better option is to drive there and explore the ~1 km of scenic paths around the lighthouse, and a section of NS-304 heading away from the lighthouse, some of which is along the water. A good option is to run the from the lighthouse to Yarmouth Bar (4 km one-way).
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Waterfront rout: 4.2 km one-way, 8.4 km (5.2 miles) out and back
Click here for our separate guide to running in the Halifax-Dartmouth area: several waterfront routes, Point Pleasant Park, a 'runseeing' tour up to the Citadel, Chain of Lakes Trail, Shubie Park, and pleasant residential neighborhoods.
Lovely running on the Chester Peninsula. Enjoy several waterfront roads up and down coves, with views of harbours, nice homes, and yachts. For off-road running, enjoy a section of the 35 km Chester Connection trail.
A wonderful 10k coastal run on quiet roads, with Nice views of Mahone Harbour. For variety or an add-on, the Bay to Bay Trail runs for 13.7 km between Mahone Bay and Lunenburg.
Extensive waterfront running opportunities in this popular coastal town. Run along Back Harbour using First Peninsula Rd. Or, just north of Lunenburg, run along Second Peninsula Rd. as far as Bachman's Beach and then north to Sunnybrook!
Huge national park in the center of the province. There are trails for runners of all abilities, including several multi-use trails of moderate length. The park is also popular for canoeing, camping, hiking, and swimming.
The best running spots in this central Nova Scotia town are the many km of trails in the 3,000-acre Victoria Park. Test your lungs on 175-step Jacob's Ladder! It's also fun to explore the paths around the Dalhousie Agricultural University campus.
One of our favorite Nova Scotia runs. Enjoy an attractive, historic town, waterfront, dyke road, a multi-use path through vineyards and orchards, and the landscaped grounds of a UNESCO World Heritage site --- all in one run!
Wonderful 8 km 'runseeing' tour of this lovely waterfront community includes the shoreline, loop around the Fort, Botanical Gardens. and lake trail. For a longer or separate run, the Annapolis County Rail Trail goes for many km north or south.
Pleasant run along the Annapolis Basin shoreline toward the Digby Cut, which is the entrance to the Bay of Fundy. Water views for most of the route. For a long off-road option, the Digby County Rail trail runs north to Bear River or inland.
Two good Sydney routes: A 'downtown tour' incorporating the waterfront boardwalk and some nice parks; and a waterfront run on the west side of Sydney Harbour, with an optional loop around Petersfield Provincial Park and the Coast Guard College.
The most scenic sections of the Cabot Trail coastal drive aren't suitable for running. But there are some running options at Ingonish Beach. On the west coast, good running in Chéticamp and the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail.
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Waterfront rout: 4.2 km one-way, 8.4 km (5.2 miles) out and back
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