Brier Island Big Meadow Bog Trail
Open year-round
The Big Meadow Bog Trail on Brier Island is the most accessible trails in Nova Scotia. Less than 1km in length (one-way), the trail is a wide, barrier-free, wheelchair accessible boardwalk trail that is open year-round from dawn until dusk. Enjoy the beautiful views from the trail including several benches along with a viewing platform. An accessible picnic table is located at the trailhead.
English, First Nations, and French interpretive panels with QR codes provide the opportunity for a self-guided tour about the Eastern Mountain Avens (a species-at-risk), the bog recovery process, and the flora and fauna found in the bog.
Brier Island is a recognized eco-tourism destination, with visitors arriving to observe whales, other marine life, migratory birds, and the columnar basalt cliffs.
Trailhead is located at 197 Water Street, Westport on Brier Island.
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