Scott's Trail

Easy hike, 5 to10 minute walk. Trail consists mostly of a boardwalk. Take a break at the top in the gazebo and take in the amazing view of our beautiful harbour, marina and government wharf.

Once known as the "Old government Road", it was renamed to honor the loyalty and dedication of the late Scott Rowsell (1934-2010).

"Old government Road" was the only link connecting with the main road for several families living around the harbour until the 1970's when construction began on a road. "Old government Road" went around the Thornbat Pond, across a little brook and up over the hill. It was a very long, hard walk to carry goods up this hill, especially in the summer when goods had to be carried by hand. In the winter toboggans and sleds were used to transport goods. One family eventually moved out of Smith's Harbour mainly due to limited access to the main road but in later years returned to resettled in Smith's Harbour.

Scott was a well known resident of this community, was born in Smith's Harbour on March 17, 1934. He grew up, married and raised his family in Smith's Harbour. He was a businessman who over the years had a sawmill on the access road, still known today as "Scott's Ramp", a trucking company, grocery store, garage, taxi service and even his own band - "The Second Aquarius" . He was a man of many talents but one of his greatest talents he is known for was his leadership in this little community. Scott spent countless hours  and years lobbying government for funds so this community could be up to par with other surrounding communities. His greatest accomplishment was spearheading the committee that received funding to get drinking water throughout this town. He gave so much of his time to the Local Service District and the Harbour Authority Committee. This man had a vision for this little community and was dedicated to it's growth. On August 11, 2010 Scott left us but his memory will always remain.