Signs warning hikers to be aware of old military ammunitions and explosives were recently erected by the Department of National Defence (DND) on the MDCC Interpretive Trail. Through the Unexploded Explosive Ordinance and Legacy Sites Program, the signs inform hikers of the dangers of handling any debris and how to report suspicious objects to the proper authorities.
Updated signage was added to the Mi’kmawey Debert trail in 2013.
Because the Mi’kmawey Debert Interpretive Trail has been tested archaeologically, the soil all along the trail has been disturbed and is safe. We do advise trail users to stay within the limits of the trail, however, given these recent developments.
Despite these signs, there is no danger on the MDCC trail, which has been tested for both military hazards and archaeological sites. For the safety of trail users, however, we do ask that visitors stay on the designated path as there is degrading military infrastructure in the area which may present hazards.
More information:
Any questions or concerns may be directed towards Sheila Pierro-Tremblay at (902) 895-6385 ext. 271 or sheila@cmmns.com, or call toll free at 1-877-892-2424.
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I hiked this trail this evening with my daughter. I enjoyed the trail however got off the trail somehow and was on a four-wheel trail that took us well off the main trail. We were doing circles around the four-wheeler trail until we finally landed back at one of the signs explaining the history. We then followed that trail and finally found an arrow sign indicating we were on the hiking trail. I found it very confusing once we were off the main trail. We were lucky we had enough daylight hours to find our way back to the main trail.
I found there were not enough signs to indicate which way to go. Somehow I think we went straight at one of the intersections instead of going left. I still am not really sure, however, we followed the wrong path for a while before we realized we were heading further into the woods.
More signage is definitely needed.
Hi Bonnie,
Thank you for letting us know. We will do what we can to clarify the path of the trail.
Wela’lin,
MDCC Team