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Bridges Funding Model

August 28, 2024 9:41 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The Amazing Refurbishment of the Bridges on the Dynamite Trail The Dynamite Trail Association is a volunteer group with the original founders still shepherding it after 24 years of dedication and experience managing a trail. The Mushamush Bridge and the Martins River Bridge are on the Trail and are provincial assets. The current excellent bridge...


Mushamush Bridge repairs ongoing

August 5, 2024 9:38 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Concrete work on the bridge was completed last summer. Now work on the steel area is taking place. Allsteel did a great job on the Martins River Bridge and that bridge should last another several generations. They are doing the same kind of work on the Mushamush Bridge and even with the handling, cleaning and...


Trail Party a Success

June 4, 2024 8:58 am Published by Leave your thoughts

What a great day! The Dynamite Trail party was a great success thanks everyone for stopping by. Thank you to David Devenne – Mayor in Mahone Bay for kicking off our celebrations on the weekend and Susan Corkum-Greek, MLA along with Mayor Carolyn Bolivar-Getson for supporting us and honoring our volunteers. Trans Canada Trail we...


What do you know about the Dynamite Trail?

May 21, 2024 2:08 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

What do you know about the Dynamite Trail? Built in 1901 by Halifax & Southwestern Railway, locals called the H&SW Hellishly Slow and Wobbly. Take a guided walk with us on June 1 and hear more about the history and flora and fauna of the trail. You have a choice of a 3km or 9.6km...


Party Day has ARRIVED!

April 8, 2024 1:28 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Come celebrate International Trails Day today with us Saturday June 1st 10am – 4pm Welcome Street parking lot, Mahone Bay ( Where Welcome St meets Wye St, near the Saltbox Brewery. Park at Bayview School or onsite parking is available. More about parking below. Enjoy live music, food, trail walks and cycling Some Party Events...


Thank you to the stewards of the Dynamite Trail

December 19, 2023 2:23 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

A giant THANK YOU to the stewards of the Dynamite Trail for your work getting the Mushamush and Martins River Bridges repaired for another few generations! Our founding members Geoff MacDonald, Avery Bain and Alexander Hamilton. This phase of the Mushamush Bridge repairs are complete. Thank you to the Duron team, the funders and the...


Trail Work Party

December 7, 2023 4:07 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Saturday December 9th 9am-12pm Come out and support your local trail group. Bring work gloves and enjoy some fresh air. Meet at the trail parking lot on Sleepy Hollow Road


Martins River Bridge Phase 2 Completed

December 4, 2023 4:14 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Thank you to the bridge restoration team from Allsteel Coatings Ltd in Cape Breton. We have just finished Phase two of the mid-life refit on the Martins River Bridge. Phase One last year was the restoration of the masonry piers and abutments. Phase Two this year was the sandblasting, minor repairs and painting of the...