BeActiveLikeV

And these are only the people that are killed. There are probably so many more who've had their lives changed through injury, trauma, fear, etc.

Veronica "V" McMillan MCMILLAN (Overmars), Veronica Maria It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of Veronica McMillan, 59, of Truro. She died on July 29, 2018 after being involved in an accident whil...

There's also Veronica McMillan (colchesterfuneral.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memo...) and Toby Hennigar (www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca/obituaries/1...).

There was a Barricade Ahead sign. And it honestly wasn't a trail.. lots of signs of foot traffic but it was pretty overgrown.

A narrow trail through the forest. There is a cyclist in the distance.

A crumbling railway bridge surrounded by colourful trees.

A cyclist standing with a bike on top of a concrete wall. There is a ladder to her right and colourful trees all around.

A cyclist on a narrow grassy trail in the woods.

Worst part was the 2km on the gravel shoulder of Hwy 7 connecting the two trails. Google maps did show a trail option so we tried it on the way back. We succeeded but don't recommend it. Good potential though 🤞

A cyclist on a gravel trail on an autumn day. There is a bright red tree on the right.

A cyclist on a gravel trail passing through a field with a few red trees. The gravel trail looks brand new.

Beautiful ride along the Gaetz Brook Greenway and the Musquodobit Trailway today! Pleasantly surprised by 5km of fresh hard packed gravel on the latter.

The Blue Route A work in progress to map the Blue Route and share experiences that we’ve had on various segments. We won’t ride all these ourselves, because we don’t feel safe doing so.

And downloadable GPS tracks are on Komoot: www.komoot.com/collection/3...

And I'll gradually add more info on the Blog: beactivelikev.ca/2025/09/12/t...

Blue Route Nova Scotia - Google My Maps Blog: https://beactivelikev.ca/the-blue-route/ Full GPS tracks available here: https://www.komoot.com/collection/3835318/-blue-route-nova-scotia Details: The Blue Route is a provincial cycling network...

I've been making some progress on some maps of the Blue Route that are actually useful.

For an overview, the Google My Maps shows trails vs paved shoulders vs roads. Is it likely incomplete because it is really difficult to find this info! Help if you can!

www.google.com/maps/d/u/5/e...

Cyclist on a wooden bridge passing through a first with coloured leaves.

Chocolatines and coffee from Adorable Chocolat

Bikes at a red bike rack with a lobster design.

A two way bike path on the side of a road next to the ocean.

We recently went to Shediac for a weekend with family. Threw our bikes on the car and we were pleasantly surprised by some bike trails and slow streets. There is honestly no better way to explore. Also: the chocolatines at Adorable Chocolat are better than most we had in Europe 🤯

We rode a section from Hantsport to Gaspereau area in the spring. We thought "the wineries are closed so it won't be that busy". We were wrong, and the cars went fast!! Ended up using gravel roads through farms to get back to Grand Pre.

Comments and others experiences are welcome!

The Blue Route A work in progress to map the Blue Route and share experiences that we’ve had on various segments. We won’t ride all these ourselves, because we don’t feel safe doing so.

Digging into the Blue Route details was difficult. The PDF map on blueroute.ca is a grany PDF! So, we've started to make our own to share: beactivelikev.ca/the-blue-route/. It's in progress! But, we hope that we can (1) provide downloadable maps, (2) highlight what sections are safer than others.

Blue Route Email Dear Mr. Sean Fraser, Mr. Kody Blois and Ms. Melissa Sheehy-Richard, I am writing to you all concerning quotes that you made which were included in the press release on the Blue Route funding release...

Finally found some time to respond to a recent press release about funding for the #BlueRoute. The email is my opinion and highlights that there have been at least 3 fatalities on the Blue Route or similar roads. And that the improvements made are not improvements.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

A cyclist crossing a wooden bridge over a river with beach and forest in the background.

A cyclist on a paved separated bike lane with a white centre line. There are views of cliffs on the right hand side and a black truck on the road next to the bike lane.

An adult cycling riding behind two young cyclists . They are on a gravel trail in the woods.

Two kids on swings while wearing helmets. There is a view of the Northumberland Straight. To the left, there are two adults sitting in adirondack chairs with bikes scattered throughout.

We rode 180km in 3 days on the Confederation trail, in PEI National Park and on quiet roads. We sought out coffee shops for pastries and dairy bars for ice cream. We sometimes rode fast to work out stress and catch sunsets. We also rode slow with some little friends who biked 20km! Such joy! 2/2

A cyclist in a yellow vest biking through purple wooden barriers on a gravel trail.

A cyclist in a yellow vest biking on a paved road with large rocks on the right and lobster traps and colourful buildings on the left. There are no vehicles on the road.

Two people sitting in red adirondack chairs watching the sunset. They are wearing helmets and there are bikes leaning against the railings.

A cyclist in a yellow vest biking on a gravel road through a field with cylindrical hay bails scattered throughout.

V had anxiety and being active was one way she managed it. She passed that on to me. My chest pain and shallow breathing showed up last week for the first time in years. Likely due to anger about bike lanes, a woods ban, climate anxiety, etc. So we went to PEI to ride our bikes in the woods! 1/2

Riding with this group helps us stay connected to V's amazing community. They really embody the #BeActiveLikeV lifestyle, by just getting outside, moving, and trying new things! This year we ranged in age from 6 to 70ish! Not everyone knew V directly, but we are all connected to her in some way!

A group of about 25 people posing for a photo on a boardwalk with a beach in the background. The words "Salt Marsh 2025" are at the top of the photo in block letters.

A lineup of a red drink in small glasses with a beach in the background.

Four cyclists on a trail in the forest. There are two children and two adults.

Two cyclists (V's daughters) riding on a gravel trail with grass and water on each side.

Yesterday we rode the Salt Marsh Trail in memory of V, exactly 7 years after she was hit by a car while biking near Truro, NS. It has become an annual tradition to ride the final route she ever completed. We chat, we ride, we toast, and some swim. It is always a special day! Wish she could join us.

A gravel trail with boulders and water on each side. There is a cyclist in the distance. The sky has white and pinkish tones and the water is so still that it is acting like a mirror.

Great ride out to Lawrencetown last night. We've never seen so little wind on this trail. We got a little lost in the twists and turns of Cole Harbour, but found a nice alternative to Pleasant Dr. for getting to the Salt Marsh Trail.

Downloadable GPS:
www.komoot.com/tour/2362383...

They were everywhere! And now just imagine those bells ringing through the hills. It was literally like a post card!

Overall, the trip was incredible. It was such a privilege to bike for 6-8 hours a day and see so many new places. We were able to fully disconnect from our day to day lives and just live in the moment. Logistics and weather were sometimes hard, but created lots of memories! 6/6

A large blue suitcase and a cardboard box with a bike in it on an airport luggage trolley.

Two bikes handing on a train. There is another bike on the left that is not hanging.

Two bikes and two people squeezed onto a small elevator.

A smiling man in a sea of bikes on a train.

We brought one bike from Canada. Flying with a bike added some stress, esp. with a missed connection, but it was only $100 and so nice to have our own bike. Travelling with bikes on trains was convenient but harder than we expected - small or no elevators & crowded trains. 5/6

An elevated canvas tent with a steep set of stairs leading to the opening. There are clothes hanging on the lower level.

Two bikes in front of a large canvas tent. Another tent and a trailer can be seen in the background.

A small green tent is on the left and a picnic table covered in a tarp is on the right.

A gray tent is in the foreground and in the background there is a long roofed area that has many things hanging off it.

We mostly camped, but our tent leaked, and then a brand new tent also leaked, so we sought out many different kinds of accommodation. Cheap roofed options were plentiful in France, we did a Warm Showers stay in Switzerland, one AirBnB and two nights with friends and family. 4/6

A coffee and a pain au chocolat sitting on a table.

Saucisson and cheese wrapped in paper.

Two smiling people eating ice cream bars.

A fromagerie called Le Sapalet. There are images of goats and cows on the building and two bikes leaning on it. On the window there is text indicating "en self service" and the sign out front indicates that it is open 24/7.

We fueled our bodies with daily pastries and coffees, several kilos of local cheese and saucisson, local produce, and plenty of ice cream. Cafes and markets were everywhere, even in the middle of the Swiss alps! 3/6

Europe Trip 2025 | Komoot A compilation of all the kilometers we did on our three week trip to France, Switzerland and Germany in May-June 2025. It was often beautiful, sometimes stressful, and usually fun. Our bodies held up ...

We mostly followed established bike routes -- Via Rhona in France, the Lakes Route in Switzerland and parts of EuroVelo 5, 6, 8 and 15. We planned and tracked our trip using Komoot and we've created a collection with all the rides, comments and photos. 2/6

www.komoot.com/collection/3...

A cyclist in a yellow vest standing on a road with lush green mountains in the background. The sky is gray with thick clouds.

A row of colourful half-timbered houses along a canal in Colmar, France. A reflection of the houses can be seen in the water of the canal.

Two bikes leaning along a railing in Lucene, Switzerland. The chapel bridge and downtown areas can be seen in the background.

Two people wearing yellow vests and helmets smiling in front of two cows that appear to be looking at the camera.

We spent 21 days cycle touring in France, Switzerland and Germany! It was challenging, beautiful, stressful and incredible! We did 1240km by bike and many more by train. We will provide more details on the blog over the next few weeks because we definitely learned A LOT! 1/6

Montreal | Komoot A missed flight connection (by 10 minutes), meant spending two unplanned days in Montreal. The weather had a little bit of everything including thick fog, sunny breaks, intense thunderstorms and some ...

Trying out a new way to map the rides we do. Komoot is very popular in Europe and is a nice way to combine pictures and mapping. We will still do blog posts, but they will always be a bit more delayed.

Here are the rides we did in Montreal:
www.komoot.com/collection/3...

Took the bus to Dorval today and then rode back to the city and rode back along the Lachine Canal to the Atwater Market. Thanks for the suggestion -- it was great!

And then this happened... Thunder and lightning at the same time, flooded roads and a leaking roof. But still grateful for the roof. Now drying out in the library.

Cyclist riding on a two way bike lane through on a tree lined street

A cyclist riding across a bridge on a bike lane on a foggy day.

A cyclist riding on a wide road with grandstands on either side. There could be flames out the back of his bike because he was riding so fast past me.

A wide gravel trail through the forest with benches on one side.

We went from downtown to St Helens island, then walked around for a bit and then picked up another bixi and rode the formula one track on Ile de la Nôtre Dame

Unexpectedly in Montreal for 36 hours. What should we do? Particularly interested in checking out local attractions by bike.

A street map of downtown Fredericton showing a coloured path

I think it was Argyle St. There was also one on Smythe St. Both connected two segments of the cross town connector (a multiuse path).