Book Launch Nov. 12: Hiking Trails of Mainland NS, 10th ed.



Join Halifax Public Libraries, Hike Nova Scotia, and Goose Lane Editions on November 12 at the Halifax Central Library for the official book launch of Trails of Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia, 10th Edition. Author Michael Haynes, Canada’s most published author of trail guides, will deliver a special presentation on the trails featured in this new edition.

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Walkabout: York Redoubt & Herring Cove

This month’s episode highlight is York Redoubt & Herring Cove in Halifax on the South Shore. 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).

Online Auction Launches Nov. 14

Support our upcoming Hiking for the Holidays Online Auction from November 14 to 23. Shop once and give twice: once to your loved ones and once to Hike NS! Do your holiday shopping online with us and spend more time hiking and less time shopping. From big gifts to stocking stuffers, we've got presents that hikers will love. View items here. More items will be added between now and when the auction opens. Happy bidding!

Fuel Your Hikes

Fuel your fall hiking fun with a Savoury creamy spaghetti squash recipe from our sponsor, the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia. Make this hearty recipe in advance of a long hike to fill up before you hit the trail!. Find the recipe here (sponsored post).

Upcoming Training & Events

Field Leader - Hiking course:

In person in Parrsboro on Nov. 2 - 3 Learn more here

Field Leader - Hiking course:

In person in Bedford on Nov. 2 - 3

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NS Walks Walk Leader Training:

Online and in person on Nov. 20

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Trails of Mainland NS Book Launch:

In person in Halifax on Nov. 12.

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Hiking for the Holidays Online Auction: Nov. 14 - 23.

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Intro to Dehydrating for the Trail Webinar: Online on Nov. 20.

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Field Leader - Winter Leadership:

In person in Halifax on Dec. 14.

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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.

Trail Builders Network News

Promotional Opportunity for Your Trail

Hike NS has a crew of volunteer writers who are itching to tell your story. We’re looking for trail groups with an interesting story about or related to their trails. Did something funny or extraordinary happen on your trail or in the building of it? Is there a volunteer who has gone above and beyond? Is there a neat natural or cultural history aspect of your trail? Have there been notable events or happenings on your trail? We want to hear about it! Contact us to express your interest. Your story could end up being highlighted on our blog page, in our monthly enewsletter and in our social media feeds. This is a great way to promote your trail and recruit volunteers!

Plan Your Trail Funding for 2025

Start planning for winter funding intakes by scanning the links found on our funding webpage. Note that early winter is when many summer student wage subsidy programs are due.

Giving Tuesday: December 3

Please keep Hike Nova Scotia in mind as you think about how to donate to causes for Giving Tuesday on December 3. Support Hike NS here.