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.

• Summer/Fall: walking, hiking, bicycle, mountain bike, canoeing and kayaking.  
  
• Winter/Spring: snowshoeing, skiing, fat bike and dog sledding.

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.  

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.

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.