- Where can I ride in HRM?
- McIntosh Run Singletrack Trails – Spryfield, NS
- Shubie Park Trails – Dartmouth, NS
- The Links at Brunello (fee required) – Timberlea, NS
- McDonald’s Sports Park – Waverly, NS
2. Where can I ride close to Halifax?
There’s great riding all over the province. From Antigonish to the Annapolis Valley and soon, to Cape Breton, trail networks abound. Within an hour or so of the downtown however, you can visit.
- Empire Trails – Gore, NS
- Irishman’s Road Recreation Site – Windsor/West Hants, NS
- Nine Mile River Trails – Elmsdale, NS
- The Railyard at Victoria Park – Truro, NS
3. Can I rent a bike Halifax?
Usually… Check in with both Cyclesmith on Agricola Street and I ‘heart’ bikes on the waterfront. In non-pandemic circumstances, they have traditionally rented high quality full suspension bikes.
4. Can I hire a guide or instructor in Halifax?
Ride East provides certified mountain bike instruction in HRM.
5. What are the best kid/family-friendly trails to ride?
The green terrain at the McIntosh Run trails offers great options. Clark Kent, Nora and Warren. Shubie Park in Dartmouth offers crushed gravel-style trails and hosts an incredible paved pumptrack. The Links at Brunello is also a good option for a diverse selection of singletrack and includes a skills park. It’s small but can offer fun for the whole family. Fee is required.
6. What bike shops exist in HRM?
- Cyclesmith
- Giant Halifax
- Mountain Equipment Coop
- Sportwheels – Lower Sackville, NS
- Long Alley Bicycles