New Footnotes Book Club

Exploring doesn’t just happen out on the trails! Join Hike NS’s inaugural 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 perspectives? 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: Hobsons Lake

& Sackville River

This month’s episode highlight is Hobsons Lake & Sackville River. Walkabout is a show featured on Eastlink and hosted by Andrew Younger, now available online for viewing, with new episodes releasing every Monday through Dec. 2 (Season 5). It’s all about exploring Nova Scotia’s trails (sponsored content).

Fuel Your Hikes

Fuel your fall hiking fun with this Fluffy & Fresh Cranberry Scones recipe from our sponsor, the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia. Make this satisfying recipe to bring on the trail for a great snack on your hike! Find the recipe here (sponsored post).

Call for Winter Guided Events

Deadline: December 8

Hike Nova Scotia invites groups across NS to partner with it on delivering guided hike, walk or snowshoe events in winter 2025. Hike NS will help promote events and provide a how-to guide and trail prizes to give away. If your municipality, First Nation or organization can organize a hike, walk or snowshoe event (or already plan to host one), please register your event by December 8, 2024 for events between January 17 and March 16, 2025.

Register your event here.

Upcoming Training & Events

Fall Guided Hike & Walk Series

Learn more here

Field Leader - Winter Leadership:

In person in Halifax on Dec. 14.

Learn more here

Field Leader - Winter Leadership

In person in Parrsboro on Jan. 11.

Learn more here

Field Leader - Hiking Course plus Winter Leadership Module

In person in Antigonish on Jan. 17 - 19

Learn more here

Walkabout Show: Behind the

Scenes Talk

In person in Halifax on Jan. 16

Learn more here

Winter Camping Clinic

In person in North Sydney on Jan. 16

Learn more here

Hiking Summit: Venue & Accommodations

The 2025 Hiking Summit will be held in Bridgewater from May 30 to June 1. The venue will be the Days Inn in Bridgewater (50 North St.). It has a special room rate for Summit attendees at $150/night plus HST (based on 1 or 2 people/room with free breakfast). You can only get this rate by calling the hotel directly at (902) 543-7131. Other accommodations are also available. View options and learn more about the event here. The list of hikes and workshops and registration will be available in March.

Trail Builders Network News

Economic Contributions of

Outdoor Recreation

Protector Our Winters Canada and Waterloo University recently published a report measuring the economic impact of the outdoor recreation economy. The outdoor recreation industry is an economic powerhouse and a major part of Canada’s economy, representing 1,096,8492 Canadian jobs (full-time equivalent) and $101.6 BILLION in economic contribution annually.

Read the report here.