Trips By Transit

Trips By Transit is exploring ideas to provide regular and sustainable programming in our new COVID-19 reality. Provide your input for the proposed trip leagues idea! https://forms.gle/TX4RudnBPvAECh5cA

The Purcell's Cove Backlands is one of our favourite adventure destinations in Halifax! This forum is a great opportunity to see which municipal candidates are willing to protect the beloved Backlands

Would you be interested in participating in a league style experience? (eg. regular set scheduled trips, planned and facilitated by TBT, different hikes/activities each trip, safely adventure with similar people each trip [great for meeting new people and being safe(er) during COVID-19]). Fill out this interest form to share your input: https://forms.gle/jggoTxPdkwHAGbv1A... Thank you for providing your feedback!

Easy to participate! Enter your photos with the proper tagging instructions or email your submission(s) to be entered into the prize draw! Who doesn't want the chance to win $25 worth of local food and products (and you get to pick what they are since its a gift card)?!

Perfect weekend to get outside and explore! And don't forget there is a $25 gift card up for grabs Can't wait to see where you go!

Be in the know for your outdoor adventures! And make sure to snap a picture when you see an example of a Leave No Trace principle for the My K'jipuktuk (Halifax) Scavenger Hunt! Deadline is approaching - make sure to play for your chance to win a $25 gift card!

Park with the best view? Let us know your opinion on this by taking part in our ‘My K’jipuktuk (Halifax) Scavenger Hunt’! To find instructions on how to participate and play along check out the event link in our bio or our Virtual Events highlighted story! There’s also a $25 gift card up for grabs! This virtual programming is sponsored by Park People (@parkppl) and TD Bank (@td_canada)!... #tdparkspeople #tdreadycommitment #halifax #novascotia #getoutside #virtualprogramming #TripsByTransit #halifaxnoise #haligonia #exploreyourcity #adventure #scavengerhunt #cityscavengerhunt See more

Indigenous rights are non-negotiable and must be respected. Trips By Transit affirms our support for the inherent right of Mi’kmaq to fish as enshrined in the Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1752 and upheld in the Marshall Decision of 1999. Mi’kmaw fishers should be able to exercise their right to fish in accordance with Mi’kmaw law without intimidation. Please read the Ecology Action Centre’s full statement of support for Mi’kmaq Fishing Rights to learn more: https://bit.ly/345TJKr

Global Climate Strike! We hope you will join us there! Date: Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 ... What: Rally at Halifax City Hall, Parade Square Time: Noon to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.wearenotgoingback.ca

Upcoming trip by the Ecology Action Centre! Can't wait? Virtually hike with Karen McKendry in TBT's Virtual Trip "Come Hike With Us: Sandy Lake - Sackville River Regional Park"!

Join Trips By Transit as we explore the beautiful Sandy Lake - Sackville River Regional Park!

Join Trips By Transit as we explore the beautiful Sandy Lake - Sackville River Regional Park! Trips By Transit’s programming takes place in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. Want to add your voice to contribute to the work of Friends of Sandy Lake-Sackville River Regional Park? Send an email through: https://www.sandylakecoalition.ca/contact... Or directly email the Coalition at: [email protected] Resources to learn more: SL-SRPCoalition website: www.sandylakecoalition.ca SLCA Website: www.sandylake.org Dr. Patriquin’s Sandy Lake and environs website: www.sandylakebedford.ca Dr. Patriquin’s talk Sandy Lake and Environs: http://goo.gl/ipYCR2 Drone video: www.sandylake.org Video Blog Post: http://versicolor.ca//trips-by-transits-first-virtual-tri/ Recent studies and major report: RP+10 Submission April 24 2020: https://www.sandylakecoalition.ca/rpsubmission Natural Wonders Avian Species report: http://sandylake.org/avian-and-species-at-risk/ Dr. Patriquin’s Species page and summary page on Birds by Habitat based on the Natural Wonder’s report: http://versicolor.ca/sandylakebedford/species-lists/ and http://versicolor.ca//s/avian-sar-report/birds-by-habitat/ Park Planning Study: http://sandylake.org/sandy-lake-sackville-river-regional-p/ Dr. Patriquin’s interesting background on why Regional Plans are important: http://versicolor.ca//the-case-for-sandy-lake-sackville-r/

Participate for your chance to win! Take part in the ‘My K’jipuktuk (Halifax) Scavenger Hunt’ and be entered into the prize draw for a $25 gift card to WFM2Go! See link in bio for more event details! This trip is sponsored by Park People (@parkppl) and TD Bank (@td_canada)! You can also find the scavenger hunt list and instructions in our highlight Virtual Events story. pc: @sam.mac.photos... #tdparkspeople #tdreadycommitment #halifax #novascotia #getoutside #virtualprogramming #TripsByTransit #halifaxnoise #haligonia #exploreyourcity #adventure #scavengerhunt #cityscavengerhunt #parks See more

All the info you need here for today's trip! Can't wait to see everyone soon!

Today is the day! A reminder to all those attending our in-person trip to Shubie Park: in accordance to public health directives physical distancing will be enforced for gatherings larger than 10 people and will be encouraged within a 10-person or less gathering; non-medical masks that cover mouth and nose will be required to wear; and alcohol-based hand sanitizer must be used at the start of the trip and after touching high-touch surfaces. Participants are highly encouraged ...to bring their own (reusable) mask if they can. However Trips By Transit will have free reusable masks available for participants that need one. TBT will also have hand sanitizer available throughout programming for use. This trip is sponsored by Park People (@parkppl) and TD Bank (@td_canada)! #tdparkspeople #tdreadycommitment #halifax #novascotia #getoutside #TripsByTransit #halifaxnoise #haligonia #exploreyourcity #adventure #diversifyoutdoors #adventuregap #shubiepark #shubiecanal #shubenacadiecanalwaterway#sandylake #parkppl

Tomorrow is our first trip in new COVID-19 realities! We are very excited to be adventuring with you again If you have not yet registered and plan to attend this trip please follow the link to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shubenacadie-canal-waterway-exp

Did you know that the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway stretches 114-kilometers across Nova Scotia connecting the Bay of Fundy to the Halifax Harbour? Shubie Park, in Dartmouth, is home to this waterway and offers many features to explore, including canals, hiking trails, and a beach! This is the location of our upcoming in-person trip! Check the Facebook Event page, linked in our bio, for more details. This trip is sponsored by Park People (@parkppl) and TD Bank (@td_canada)! pc:... @sam.mac.photos #halifax #novascotia #getoutside #TripsByTransit #halifaxnoise #haligonia #exploreyourcity #adventure #adventuregap #shubiepark #shubiecanal #shubenacadiecanalwaterway

Did you know that ospreys return every year to Shubie Park to nest on the top of a hydro pole overlooking the lake? Check out our virtual events story highlight to play along with our Native Bird Bingo! pc: @sam.mac.photos #halifax #novascotia #getoutside #virtualprogramming #TripsByTransit #halifaxnoise #haligonia #exploreyourcity #bingo #NativeSpecies #birds #NatureChallenge #adapting #SelfGuided #birdwatching #diversityinnature

Drum roll please! After much anticipation, Trips By Transit is excited to be running an in-person trip again! The first in our new COVID-19 reality. We thank you for your patience over the past few months and are so happy to be adventuring with you again! This trip is sponsored by Park People (@parkppl) and TD Bank (@td_canada)!... Check out the Facebook event for more details and make sure to register through Eventbrite to secure your spot! The TD Park People Grants program is providing essential funding to support park groups in delivering over 334 awesome nature-based activities that foster environmental education, sustainability and stewardship in cities across Canada. Together, TD and Park People are helping to bring Canadians together to unlock the power of parks because they know that when people are connected to nature in their parks and communities, people are happier and communities feel more connected to nature and each other. Trips By Transit's COVID-19 Programming Safety Measures TBT's in-person programming will resume with the following safety measures: - Masks (non-medical) that cover mouth and nose will be required to wear; TBT will provide masks, however, participants are highly encouraged to bring their own (reusable) mask if they can! - Alcohol-based hand sanitizer; hands must be sanitized at the start of trips and sanitizer will be available throughout programming for use (TBT will provide) - Social distancing (in accordance to public health directives); a minimum physical distance of 2 meters (6 feet) will be enforced for gatherings larger than 10 people and will be encouraged within a 10-person or less gathering Additional measures that will be in place will include: - Trip pre-registration - Updated waiver; includes COVID-19

Time to get outside and explore K’jipuktuk (Halifax) for your chance to win a $25 gift card to WFM2Go! The 'My K’jipuktuk (Halifax) Scavenger Hunt' is a self guided event, perfect for all your COVID-19 adventure needs and comforts! Once you’ve completed the scavenger hunt, email us your submissions to [email protected] or tag us on social media for your chance to win! Time to get exploring! This self-guided event is sponsored by Park People / Amis des parcs and TD! ... #tdparkspeople #tdreadycommitment #halifax #novascotia #getoutside #virtualprogramming #TripsByTransit #halifaxnoise #haligonia #exploreyourcity #adventure #scavengerhunt #cityscavengerhunt