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Active TransportationThe Chaleur region promotes active transportation
Active transportation refers to any form of human-powered transportation – walking, cycling, snowshoeing, canoeing or skateboarding.
There are numerous benefits from active transportation:
- Health – Provides physical activity on a regular basis. Contributes to global wellness by reducing obesity / diabetes and improving physical and mental health.
- Social – Accessible to more people. It increases social interactions and sens of belonging to a community.
- Transportation – Reduces road congestion.
- Environmental – Environmentally-friendly by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Economic – Saves money on equipment, insurance, gas and parking.
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Beautiful in all seasonsThe Chaleur region has a variety of trails accessible during 4 seasonsFrom waterfront views to river valley forests, the Chaleur region has trails for you to enjoy the scenery. Our sceneries change with the season and with the proper equipment, our paths can be enjoyed all year round.
- Summer/Fall: walking, hiking, bicycle, mountain bike, canoeing and kayaking.
- Winter/Spring: snowshoeing, skiing, fat bike and dog sledding.
- Summer/Fall: walking, hiking, bicycle, mountain bike, canoeing and kayaking.
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Explore our regionExplore the Chaleur region in all its beauty and variety
Follow the Nepisiguit River on the Nepisiguit Mi'gmaq Trail and see waterfalls and salmon pools. Be impressed by the work of the beavers and the cry of the Bald-Headed Eagle. Kayak the salt water marshes of Beresford and learn about our endemic Maritime Ringlet butterfly. Bike the Acadian coastal (Route 134) road and go through communities from Belledune to Bathurst, enjoying the views of the Bay of Chaleur. Our trails connect the region and allow you to meet friendly locals eager to share their culture.
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Enjoy our environmentIn the Chaleur region we aim to keep our environment clean and healthy
While promoting active transportation, we also put much efforts to help keep our trails clean. We promote the habit of carrying out what you bring in (or more). We organized outings with volunteers to clean up old improvised dumpsites. Through mutual cooperation, many people have gained a sense of pride to keep our region clean and pristine and correct any problems comes across.
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Our regionThe Chaleur region consist of municipalities, and small communities
The municipalities found in the Chaleur region are Bathurst, Beresford, Nigadoo, Petit-Rocher, Pointe-Verte and Belledune. All these municipalities share the Coast of the Chaleur Bay and route 134. Within each of these communities are found a variety of trails and routes that are open to all.
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Chaleur Green Trails
Chaleur Greenway Trails is a non-profit organization aiming to build and maintain "greenway" trails and infrastructures in the Chaleur region. It also promotes their usage by the residents and tourists.
WONDERFUL SCENERIES
We want to give Chaleur residents and tourists the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of physical activity while enjoying the wonderful scenery nature has to offer.
Clean environment and sustainable economy
This project is environment friendly by providing an alternative method of transportation. It also contributes to a healthy sustainable economy by attracting families and tourists.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The Chaleur region has many trails that can be used for active transportation. Choose wellness by walking or biking to work. Disconnect from modern technologies a few times per week with a stroll in a wooden trail or by paddling in calm waters.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Chaleur Greenway Trails is a non-profit organisation aiming to build and maintain greenway trails for biking and pedestrians in the Chaleur region.










