Winding through bogs and salt marsh, Salt Marsh Trail shows off all of Cole Harbour’s unique ecosystems and wildlife.

This trail is perfect for bird watching and very well marked.

This former railway turned 9km trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Salt Marsh Trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail.

The most common starting point is from the main parking lot off of Bissett Road.  This lot is often full during peak times.

Another lot across the street for the Shearwater Flyer trail is often full during peak times as well.

An overflow lot 250m around the corner from the main lot on Bissett Road is a great backup plan. This overflow lot connects to a trail that leads 300m to the Salt Marsh Trail, and Cole Harbour Heritage Park just over 1km in the other direction.

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