Summit Registration Open Mar. 4

May 31 to June 2, Antigonish

Hike Nova Scotia’s tenth annual Hiking Summit happens May 31 to June 2 in Antigonish. A celebration of hiking culture, it includes workshops, hiking stories, networking and hikes. It is hosted by Hike NS, Keppoch Mountain, the Town of Antigonish and the County of Antigonish. Sponsors include AtlanTick Repellent Products and the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia. The first 150 people to register will receive a Hike NS-branded neck gaiter. Learn more and register, starting on March 4.

Member Survey by Mar. 12

Hike NS wants to hear from you, our members, to improve member experience and to help inform future plans There are two surveys: one for paid members and one for associate (free) members. The survey should take less than five minutes and you could win a neat prize for participating. You should have received a separate email already but if you missed it, take one of these surveys now (click on the appropriate one above). Please complete the survey by March 12. Thanks!

Winter Guided Hike & Walk Series

Hike NS and 25 partners are offering the Winter Guided Hike & Walk Series from January to March across NS. There are 55 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. The series is linked to the Take the Roof Off Winter initiative. Learn more here.

Upcoming Training

Intro to Backpacking Cape Chignecto

Webinar on March 20. Learn more here.

NS Walks Walk Leader Training

Online training on March 21. Learn more here.

NS Walks Walk Leader Training

Live in person in Stewiacke on April 3. Learn more here.

NS Walks Walk Leader Training

Live in person in Liverpool on April 13. Learn more here.

Where to Find Snowshoes

Wondering where to find snowshoes? Check out our Where to Borrow, Rent or Buy Snowshoes directory online. It includes over 99 listings, including 68 venues where you can borrow them for free. 

Trail Builders Network News

North American Trail Sector Survey

If you manage, build, maintain or plan trails, please take this survey. The results will inform the trail community across North America about the current health of trails, trail systems, and trail organizations, identify pressure points and obstacles for growth, and arm advocates with the data they need to make the case for trails in their region. This survey is for professionals working or volunteering in the trail sector, it is not for trail users. The deadline to reply is March 31. Take the survey here.

Trail Business Directory

Check out the Business Directory for contractors to assist with your work on the trails!

Call for Treasurer

Hike Nova Scotia seeks board members across the province who have the time and energy to devote to helping Hike NS achieve its mandate of creating a culture of hiking, walking and snowshoeing in our beautiful province. There are some perks; travel is reimbursed and food is provided for in-person meetings. The board meets four to five times per year in person or virtually. Board members are expected to contribute some hours each month to subcommittee work. In particular we are looking for a Treasurer, preferably with a background in bookkeeping or accounting. Contact Hike NS at [email protected] to express your interest in becoming a board member or nominate someone. Check out the website to learn more about Hike NS.