The Municipal Activity and Recreation Complex in Dayspring, better known as the MARC, is a year-round outdoor recreation facility. With 100 acres of open space, including fields, woods, ponds, brooks and trails, the MARC is perfect for flying a kite, having a picnic, stargazing, watching wildlife near the ponds or exploring the trails. You can also book a softball field for a friendly game or for a birthday party. In the winter, the MARC is also used for cross-country skiing, skating, and tobogganing. With so many offerings, the MARC is ideal to meet all of your recreation needs.
The MARC is comprised of the following:
Trails
- Panikiskiaq Pathway
- Ten kilometres of hiking trails. MARC Trail Map Colour
- Bike trails for all skill levels. Check out the MARC Bike Trail Map, by difficulty rating, or by trail name. You can also visit Lunenburg County Mountain Bike Association - LCMBA on Facebook or
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Sporting Activities
- Pond for fishing and canoeing - Spring, Summer
- Softball fields - please call 902-541-1343 to enquire about ballfield bookings, or email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - 18 Hole Disc Golf Course (9 baskets) Visit South Shore Disc Golf on Facebook
- BMX/Mountain bike skills park.
Play
- NEW! Children's Playground at the MARC Ballfields
- Community Playboxes are located, seasonally, near the picnic/pond area and by the ballfields. These are filled with a collection of seasonal equipment for you to use, enjoy and return for other people to use.
Winter Activities
- Pond for skating (conditions permitting)
- Two toboggan runs
- Ten kilometres of skiing trails (ungroomed), skis and snow shoes available for hire, please see our equipment loan page.
Address
- Recreation Complex - 33 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring
- Ballfields - 97 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring
Please note:
- Leash your pet.
- Hunting and trapping are prohibited in all Municipal Parks and Green Spaces.
- No motorized vehicles are permitted on the trails or green spaces.
- Bicycles are permitted, but exercise caution with other trail users.
- Overnight camping: Subject to approval, special requests from organized groups will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please email:
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- Firepits at the MARC are not for general public use. For more information, call (902) 541-1343
Directions to the MARC
