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Mainland Linear Trail – Macdonald Bridge loop from Mount Saint Vincent University

Mainland Linear Trail – Macdonald Bridge loop from Mount Saint Vincent University

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Mainland Linear Trail – Macdonald Bridge loop from Mount Saint Vincent University

03:11

65.1km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 44.7 km for 77 m

After 59.0 km for 55 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.47 km

Mainland Linear Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Mainland Linear Trail is a multi-use greenway that follows a utility corridor for just under 5 kilometres, connecting parks, schools, recreation facilities, and neighbourhoods across western Halifax. It’s a mostly …

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7.28 km

Kearney Lake

Lake

44.7 km

Shubenacadie Canal Starting Point

Highlight • Historical Site

Lake Charles is the summit of the Shubenacadie Canal, which began operation in 1861 and connected Halifax Harbour to the Bay of Fundy. However, it closed in 1871. These days, …

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53.0 km

Lake Banook

Lake

53.7 km

Shubenacadie Canal Lock at Lake Banook

Highlight • Monument

Lock one of nine. Nova Scotian's take rowing and canoeing seriously at Lake Banook!

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56.2 km

Macdonald Bridge

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58.6 km

Halifax Armoury

Highlight • Historical Site

Standing beside the North Common, the Halifax Armoury is a fortress-like red sandstone drill hall built between 1895 and 1899. Designed by Thomas Fuller in Romanesque Revival style, it served …

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59.0 km

Halifax North Common

Highlight • Structure

Halifax Common is one of Canada’s oldest urban parks, set aside for public use soon after the city was founded in 1749. Today, the North Common keeps that civic feel …

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65.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

15.5 km

6.50 km

5.73 km

513 m

406 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

29.3 km

266 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 27 August

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Mainland Linear Trail – Macdonald Bridge loop from Mount Saint Vincent University

Mainland Linear Trail

Shubenacadie Canal Starting Point

Shubenacadie Canal Lock at Lake Banook

Macdonald Bridge

Halifax Armoury

Halifax North Common

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