The Skye River Trail is a peaceful forested loop located at the foot of Skye Mountain, within the We’koqma’q Mi’kmaw community. Designed as a space for connection, education, and healing, this trail blends natural beauty with Mi’kmaw culture, making it a meaningful walk for locals and visitors alike.
This land holds deep roots. For generations, the Mi’kmaq have lived, fished, and gathered along the Skye River. Today, the trail includes elements of the ila’latl Healing Forest — a national initiative dedicated to truth and reconciliation. Along the route, you’ll find a traditional longhouse, a sacred fire circle, interpretive panels in Mi’kmaw and English, and monuments honoring Indigenous veterans, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), and residential school survivors.
The trail itself winds gently through woodland and along the riverbank. You’ll pass features like the Tree of a Thousand Faces, a community orchard, river access points, and a medicine garden. Wildlife sightings are common ; from eagles overhead to fish in the river below. With cultural landmarks, art installations, and spaces for reflection, this is more than a walk, it’s an experience rooted in respect, healing, and learning.