GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Centennial Trail 
     County:          Lunenburg County
     Ownership:       
     Trail Length:    8 km
     Season:          Year Round


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency: 911  
     Special:   There are pay phones by Mainline Market on King St. near the
                main parking area (at the trail head) and by the Bridgewater 
                Mall on LaHave St. South.     


DIRECTIONS

From highway 103 take exit 13 and head toward Bridgewater.  Proceed along
North St. to Aberdeen Rd. Turn right down Aberdeen Rd.  Cross the bridge then
turn right onto King St.  Travel about 1.5 km north to the Trail Head at the
Bridge.  Parking is available here.



ACTIVITIES

     Walking:             Y        Hiking:        Y 
     Mountain Biking:     Y        XCountry ski:  Y       
     ATV:                 N        Horse:         Y 
     Snowmobile:          N        Coastal:       N  
     Loop:                N        Wheelchair:    Y 
     Wheelchair Assisted: Y  


DESCRIPTION

The Centennial Trail is approximately 8km long, and the best way to experience
the trail is to go for a hike.

Starting at the eastern border of Dayspring leading into Bridgewater, the 
gentle grade winds through a natural treed area with an open expansion on the
right.

Travelling further, you reach the LaHave Street Sportsfields including a soft-
ball field, a hardball field and a soccer pitch where many a spirited game is
held in both local, regional, and provincial events.

From the trail at the poing, you also get an expanse of the LaHave River and
see the tall mast of the naval ship at the government wharf.  The naval ship
is the home of a local dive club.

Hiking further, you get a view of the LaHave River before entering the central
urban core of the trail.  First exposure is Appleberry Farm Market where one
can be treated to an ice cream on a hot summers day or sample something
delectable from the bakery.

Traveling through the commercial district, you can grab a bit to eat in numerous
restaurants.  Grab some food stuff to take with you as you continue along the
trail at a local grocery store.

Heading north, you have a clear view of the LaHave River with changing tides.
The Tourist Bureau rests on the adjacent hill overlooking the community.  A 
short jaunt across the bridge takes you to a wonderful coffee shop.

Back on the trail traveling close to the LaHave River, you pass in front of a 
number of homes before heading into a wilderness setting.

During your walk through the wilderness section of the trail, you will see and
hear the chatter of birds and will occasionally spot rabbit and deer.

Next thing you experience is the site of the bridge which we will cross shortly.
Before crossing the bridge, we proceed further north to a unique natural area
where one can experience hearing water cascade down falls and see birds and 
wildlife native to the region.  This continues asone moves into the county 
of Cookville.

Backtracking, we again approach the bridge.  A 407 foot bridge span that crosses
the LaHave River.  The spectacular view overlooks the salmon pools found on the
scenic waterway.  You may see a fisherperson on site attempting to land a large 
salmon.  Bridgewater boasts one of the best salmon fishing areas in the province
of Nova Scotia attracting tourists from all parts of the country.  The view from
site is spectacular both north and south.

After crossing the river, you can step off the trail on King Street and stroll
into Riverview Park.  This site boasts one of the few stands of tall hemlock
and white pines remaining in the region.

If continuing on the trail, you travel a gentle rising grade south west past
rock cuts from where the trail line originally passed through into a residential
area.

Meandering through a wooded area, the trail will veer north to take people along
the spur line into the Business/Industrial Park.  Many travel to work on foot
or cycle.

Back on the main trail leading you back to the outskirts of the Town on the west,
you approach the Wile Carding Mill.  The only working carding mill in the province
which is maintained as a provincial museum site.

Crossing a trunk highway, the trail leads you past Whitman Pond into a pleasant
hike adjacent to the pond with an interesting eco system.

After leaving this area, you will proceed through the well treed area leading to
the outskirts ot the Town into the Village of Hebbville.


-This description was written by a Centennial Trail representative.