Trails Strategy Coordinating Group

The Trails Strategy Coordinating Group (TSCG) was established in early 2020 through a partnership between the Nova Scotia Trails Federation and the provincial government’s Interdepartmental Committee on Trails (ICT). The TSCG plays a key role in guiding the implementation of the Shared Strategy for Trails in Nova Scotia (English PDF) (French PDF). 

Together we are working on four shared goals:

• Strengthen alignment, leadership, and collaboration of trail organizations
• Improve the planning of trails
• Expand supports for trail development and management
• Increase trail use

Our Work So Far

The TSCG meets regularly, bringing together voices from across the trail sector. This collaborative group of 14 designates includes community leaders, volunteers, government partners, First Nations, and trail users who work together to build a stronger, more connected trail system for all Nova Scotians. 

Provincial initiatives championed by the TSCG include the We Share Trails etiquette campaign, streamlined funding for trail groups, establishing a provincial trails response team for emergencies, and the development of a new Trails Asset Management Information (TAMI) System for trail managers – check out the video below to learn more!

Current Priorities

The TSCG is actively focused on the following strategic priorities:

• Strengthening volunteer-led trail associations through support, tools, and capacity building
• Developing Nova Scotia’s first provincial trail manager database to assist with planning, building, and maintenance of trail infrastructure
• Enhancing trail safety and emergency response systems to streamline communication and coordination