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Chain Lakes – Bike & Bean Coffee Shop loop from Mount Olivet Cemetery

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Chain Lakes – Bike & Bean Coffee Shop loop from Mount Olivet Cemetery

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Chain Lakes – Bike & Bean Coffee Shop loop from Mount Olivet Cemetery

03:36

51.5km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

Chain Lakes

Highlight • Lake

The Chain Lakes are a series of small connected lakes that sit alongside the Chain of Lakes Trail in Halifax. They create an open waterfront corridor with several viewpoints directly from the trail, including access to First Chain Lake and Second Chain Lake. The lakes provide consistent water views and serve as natural landmarks along the paved route.

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2

3.01 km

Chain of Lakes Trail Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Chain of Lakes Trail Park refers to the green corridor surrounding the Chain of Lakes Trail in Halifax. The park-like zone includes the paved multi-use trail, seating areas, signage, and shoreline viewpoints linked to the adjacent Chain Lakes. It functions as an accessible recreation area for walking, cycling, and easy routes that connect to the wider regional trail network.

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3

11.9 km

Birch Tree Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful section of the multiuse trail

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4

16.5 km

Sheldrake Lake

Highlight • Lake

5

25.9 km

Bike & Bean Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A great spot along the BLT trail for a refreshing drink or bite to eat. Also includes a bike shop for all your bicycle gear or repair needs

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6

38.1 km

Fox Mural Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful mural on the side of a tunnel

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51.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

12.5 km

12.0 km

483 m

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

13.8 km

12.5 km

1.33 km

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