# CanadaBuys #PHT-0001

Pubnico Head Trail Upgrade: Grading and Gravel Work for Approximately 4–6 Kilometres

**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** PHT-0001
**NAICS:** 237310

The Municipality of the District of Argyle is seeking proposals to upgrade an existing trail in Pubnico, Nova Scotia.
- **Government buyer:** Municipality of the District of Argyle, working in partnership with the Yarmouth County Trails Development Association (YCTDA).
- **Project location and scope:** Upgrade approximately 4–6 kilometres of the existing Rails-to-Trails section, starting at Hipson Bridge and proceeding north toward the Pubnico Head/Lower Argyle Trail Section. The final distance depends on pricing and available funding.
- **Requested work:** Grade and prepare the existing trail surface, fill low areas with pit run gravel, place Type 1 gravel, and finish by grading and compacting the surface.
- **Materials and quantities:** Pit run gravel and Type 1 gravel are specified, but quantities and part numbers are not provided.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturers or commercial vendors are identified. YCTDA is named as a project partner.
- **Period of performance:** Estimated duration is five months.

### Description

The Municipality of the District of Argyle is seeking qualified contractors to upgrade an existing Rails-to-Trails section in Pubnico, Nova Scotia, beginning at the Hipson Bridge and proceeding north toward the Pubnico Head/Lower Argyle Trail Section. The project is expected to cover approximately 4 to 6 kilometres, depending on the tendered price and available funding. Work includes grading and preparing the existing trail, filling low areas with pit run gravel, placing Type 1 gravel, grading, and compacting the finished surface. The estimated contract period is 5 months.

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