Gift Ideas for Hikers

Do you have a hiker or potential hiker on your gift list this year? If yes, then Hike Nova Scotia has got you covered with lots of gift ideas this holiday season.

Get all kinds of ideas in our blog post here.

Giving Tuesday: December 2

Please keep Hike Nova Scotia in mind as you think about how to donate to causes for Giving Tuesday on December 2. Support Hike NS here.

Footnotes Book Club is Back

Exploring doesn’t just happen out on the trails! Join Hike NS’s book club and explore diverse voices in hiking and the outdoors. Have you ever been interested in learning about hiking and the outdoors from different point of views? Have you struggled to find a hiking story that feels close to your own? Join the Footnotes book club this winter and explore diverse voices in hiking and the outdoors (please sign up by Dec. 31). Learn more here.

Walkabout - Seal Island

This month’s episode highlight is Walkabout - Seal Island. This little-known, rarely visited spot, now largely cared for by the NS Nature Conservancy, offers shipwrecks, birdlife, and so much more. It is a journey you would not want to miss! Walkabout is a show featured on Eastlink and hosted by Andrew Younger, now available online for viewing. It’s all about exploring Nova Scotia’s trails (sponsored content).

Fuel Your Hikes

Fuel your hiking hunger with Gouda Butter Chicken Tarts from our sponsor, the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia. A warm, festive twist on butter chicken, savory chicken is simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, topped with melty Gouda, and baked in flaky tart shells. It's perfect for holiday-party bites or a snack before hitting the trails! 

Find the recipe here (sponsored post).

Hiking Summit: Venue & Accommodations



The Hiking Summit will take place at the Digby Pines from October 2 to 4, 2026. Registration won’t be ready until June, but accommodations are available now for booking. The Digby Pines has discounted room rates for Hiking Summit attendees. Call 1-800-667-4637 and use booking code #116430 to get the guestroom rate of $109 / night ($129 double occupancy). Cottages are also available at reduced rates. Online booking for the event is not yet available (it will be closer to the date). Find more accommodation options through Digby Tourism.

Seeking 2027 Hiking Summit Co-Host



Hike NS is now seeking applications to co-host the 2027 Hiking Summit, with a deadline of February 28, 2026. A celebration of hiking culture, the Summit is held in the fall and moves to a different part of the province every year to support the local hiking movement and highlight local trails and attractions. With up to 250 people expected, such an event is also an economic boost to a community.

Contact us to learn how to apply

Online Auction Thanks

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who participated in our 2025 Hiking for the Holidays online auction in November, especially the winning bidders. During this annual fundraiser, you helped us raise $1,500 for Hike Nova Scotia’s work! Special thanks to the following supporters for donating auction items: The Trail Shop, Goose Lane Editions, Nimbus Publishing, Althea Lane, O'Regan's Subaru, Healthy Hiking with Deb, Margot Metcalfe, Sport Chek and Never Moor.