Call Fall Guided Hikes & Walks

Deadline: August 11

Hike Nova Scotia invites groups across NS to partner with it on delivering guided hike or walk events in the fall of 2024. Hike NS will help promote events and provide a how-to guide and trail prizes to giveaway. If your municipality, First Nation or organization can organize a hike or walk event (or already plan to host one), please register your event by August 11 for events between September 13 and November 17. Register events here.

Coastal Access Podcast Available

Hear about issues in accessing the coast in a podcast series called Right of Way. In episode 4, one of Hike NS’s board members talks about access to coastal hiking. The podcast focuses on coastal access in NS, particularly the ways access is being limited or changed by changing property ownership, erosion, or lack of clarity about which access points are public, and which are privately owned. It touches on coastal development, the demise of the coastal protection act and

New Hike NS-Branded

Neck Gaiter

Hike NS launched our new neck gaiter (the generic term for a “Buff”) at the June Hiking Summit. It has many functions (hat, scarf, bandana and more). It’s one size fits all, made of 100% microfibre polyester and comes in one colour only: green multi-colour. Order yours online for $35 including shipping! Order here.

Upcoming Training & Events

Book launch of Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia, 10th ed.

Halifax Central Library Aug 27

Learn more here

Field Leader - Hiking course:

In person in Digby on Sept. 7-8

Learn more here

NS Walks Walk Leader Training:

Online and in person on Sept 19

Learn more here

Hiking with Dogs clinic:

In person in Halifax on Sept 19

Learn more here

Navigation Maps & Compass course: In person in Bedford on Oct 5-6

Learn more here

Trail Builders Network News

Trail Accessibility Webinar: Sept. 25

On Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 pm, Hike Nova Scotia will present an Accessible Trails webinar geared for trail managers. Chloe MacDonald will provide a brief overview of disability and take a deep dive into best practices for how to make the natural world as accessible and inclusive as possible. It will include planning and evaluation basics that will provide a foundation for improving trails across Nova Scotia. Learn more and register here.

Summit 2024 Highlight Video

Relive the fun from the 2024 Hiking Summit, held in Antigonish back on May 31 to June 1. The Summit highlight video features wonderful photos from the hikes, workshops and socials.

View the video here.

Give Feedback on Proposed Wilderness Areas

The Province of Nova Scotia invites the public to give feedback on 16 proposed new or expanded wilderness areas and nature reserves. The online survey is open until September 20. Learn more and give your feedback here.

OCC Instructor Course:

Sept. 27-29, Truro



The Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) is looking for folks with an extensive base of outdoor leadership experience to become an OCC instructor. An instructor course is being offered in Truro from September 27 to 29. The cost is $400 to $450. Learn more and apply here. Apply well in advance as it takes at least two weeks to be vetted and approved to take the course.