Nova Scotians will have better access to community trails as 22 sites across the province,
including four locally, received more than $600,000 for upgrades through the Recreational Trails Expansion Fund.
For the Highland region, Eastern Tip Trails Association received $30,000 while the Eigg Mountain Trails Association got $42,000.
For Cape Breton, Coastal Connections Trail Association received $74,250 with the Strait Area Trails Association got $20,000
The trails expansion program supports community groups, municipalities and not-for- profit organizations to develop new trails, expand recreational trails, and do capital upgrades to existing trails.