🚵 Digby Railbed Trail Information
The Digby Railbed Trail is a shared-use recreation trail enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) users. The Municipality of the District of Digby holds the Letter of Authority (LOA) for management of the railbed and continues to work to ensure the trail remains safe, respectful, and enjoyable for all users and nearby residents.
The Digby Railbed Trail is a shared-use recreation trail enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) users. The Municipality of the District of Digby holds the Letter of Authority (LOA) for management of the railbed and continues to work to ensure the trail remains safe, respectful, and enjoyable for all users and nearby residents.
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🔇 Residential Quiet Zones
To support residents living along the trail, designated Residential Quiet Zones are in place in:
These areas have special operating rules to help maintain peace and safety for those living near the railbed.
Quiet Zone Operating Hours:
Off-highway vehicles are permitted between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. only
No OHV use is permitted in these areas outside of these hours.
To support residents living along the trail, designated Residential Quiet Zones are in place in:
- All of Smith’s Cove (east of the Joggin)
- The easternmost section of Robinson Weir Road. ( see map above)
These areas have special operating rules to help maintain peace and safety for those living near the railbed.
Quiet Zone Operating Hours:
Off-highway vehicles are permitted between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. only
No OHV use is permitted in these areas outside of these hours.
🏁 Speed Limits
For the safety of all trail users and nearby residents:
All users should also slow to 20 km/h when approaching or passing others anywhere on the trail.
When approaching horses, riders are encouraged to slow down, remove helmets, and calmly announce themselves.
⚠️ Trail Access & Restrictions
The Digby Railbed Trail currently ends at Bear River.
Please note:
📞 Reporting Violations
To report OHV violations, please contact the provincial 24-hour line:
1-800-565-2224
For more information on responsible ATV use and trail etiquette, visit:
ATV Association of Nova Scotia — ATVANS.org
📬 Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or require additional information about the Digby Railbed Trail:
Candace Levings
Trails Coordinator
📧 [email protected]
📞 902-245-2861
For the safety of all trail users and nearby residents:
- General railbed speed limit: 50 km/h
- Quiet Zone speed limit: 20 km/h (Eastern end of Robinson Weir Road to Smith’s Cove east of the Joggin ( see map above)
All users should also slow to 20 km/h when approaching or passing others anywhere on the trail.
When approaching horses, riders are encouraged to slow down, remove helmets, and calmly announce themselves.
⚠️ Trail Access & Restrictions
The Digby Railbed Trail currently ends at Bear River.
Please note:
- Access to Highway 101 at Exit 24 is prohibited
- Crossing the bridge to Deep Brook is not permitted
- The Bear River section is not included in the municipal pilot project
📞 Reporting Violations
To report OHV violations, please contact the provincial 24-hour line:
1-800-565-2224
For more information on responsible ATV use and trail etiquette, visit:
ATV Association of Nova Scotia — ATVANS.org
📬 Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or require additional information about the Digby Railbed Trail:
Candace Levings
Trails Coordinator
📧 [email protected]
📞 902-245-2861
Gallery of railbed maps with blow ups of crossings and access points.
