Spring-Summer Event Series



Hike NS and 15 partners offer the Spring-Summer Guided Hike & Walk Series across NS. There are 44 events led by local folks, and participants qualify to win trail prizes. They are free or low-cost events, and some require pre-registration. Hike NS thanks its organizing partners on the ground as well as Goose Lane Editions, Mountain Equipment Company and the NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage for their support. Learn more here.

Hiking Summit Registration

May 30 to June 1, Bridgewater



Hike NS and the Lunenburg County Hikers co-host the 11th annual Hiking Summit from May 30 to June 1 in Bridgewater. A celebration of hiking culture, it includes workshops, hiking stories, networking, and hikes. Sponsors include the District of Lunenburg, O'Regan's Subaru, Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia, NeverMoor, Province of Nova Scotia, TrailFlow Outdoor Adventures, Terra Beata Farms, the Town of Lunenburg and Bridgewater Guardian Pharmacy.

Learn more and register here.

Walkabout - Big Dreams and Coal Mines

This month’s episode highlight is S4E3 - Big Dreams and Coal Mines, Andrew searches for a ghost town in Cape Breton that was meant to become a great Canadian city, planned around a coal mine that was never built, after which he visits a trail near the last operating coal mine on the island. 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 fun with Rise and Shine Orange & Oatmeal Muffins from our sponsor, the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia. Oatmeal adds a little texture, with dates and chocolate for a little sweetness, while the orange rounds out the muffin’s flavor beautifully for a quick breakfast or snack before hitting the trails. Find the recipe here

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Upcoming Training & Events

Trail Sector Capacity Building Webinars

March to May Learn more here

Hiking Trails of Mainland NS:

A Talk by Michael Haynes

In person in Halifax on May 13

Learn more here

Nova Scotia Walk Day

May 14 Learn more here

NS Walks Walk Leader Training

Online on May 21 Learn more here

Hiking Summit, Bridgewater

May 30 - June 1 Learn more here

Navigation Maps & Compass course, In person in Parrsboro on June 7-8

Learn more here

Field Leader - Hiking course

In person in Bedford on June 21-22

Learn more here

Trail Builders Network News

Apply for a Trail Support Coordinator

by May 12

This summer, Hike NS will support community trail groups to be more effective in their work. In this pilot project, two Trail Support Coordinators - mainly through virtual and online support - will assist a number of trail groups to improve their online presence and communications, promote volunteerism, plan trail maintenance events and provide board governance guidance and templates. Learn more and apply by May 12 here.

Trail Sector Capacity Building Webinars

Hike NS, with the support of the NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage, is offering a series of webinars to assist trail managers in creating stronger boards, building accessible trails, recruiting volunteers, and promoting trails for mental health. Recordings of five webinars held so far are now available with two more live webinars coming up. View recordings or register for a webinar here.

Take Part in International Trails Day on June 7