by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, July 24, 2021 (Updated Jan 3, 2025)
Municipalities across the province support cross-country skiing by providing rental or equipment loans, try-it events, and groomed trails. Keep your local recreation departments and libraries in mind, in addition to cross-country ski clubs, when planning your next outing! Keep an eye on the CCNS calendar and check directly with your municipality for upcoming “try it skiing” events.
Equipment Loans
There are many options to rent and borrow ski equipment. Some cross-country ski clubs offer members seasonal rentals at very reasonable rates, and may offer daily rentals to visiting skiers. Municipalities coordinate equipment loans for daily and multi-day use, to residents within their communities. Rentals are also available through libraries and businesses. Contact your selected location directly for details!
Does your organization have an equipment fleet to add? Please contact, nsxcski@gmail.com.
| REGION | COUNTY | COMMUNITY | ORGANIZATION | WEB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN NS | CBRM | Ben Eoin | Ski Ben Eoin | ℹ️ |
| Highland | Antigonish | Town of Antigonish | ℹ️ | |
| Highland | Antigonish | The Keppoch | ℹ️ | |
| Inverness | Port Hood | Municipality of the District of Inverness | ℹ️ | |
| Victoria | Baddeck | Baddeck Public Library | ℹ️ | |
| Victoria | Cape North | North Highlands Nordic | ℹ️ | |
| CENTRAL NS | Colchester | Truro | Truro Douglas Recreation Centre | ℹ️ |
| Cumberland | Parrsboro | Municipality of Cumberland | ℹ️ | |
| Cumberland | Ski Wentworth | Ski Wentworth | ℹ️ | |
| Hants | East Hants | East Hants Municipality | ℹ️ | |
| Hants | West Hants | Municipality of West Hants Parks and Rec | ℹ️ | |
| HRM | Halifax | The Trail Shop | ℹ️ | |
| HRM | Timberlea | The Links at Brunello | ℹ️ | |
| WESTERN NS | Annapolis | Middleton | Town of Middleton | ℹ️ |
| Annapolis | Hantsport | Hantsport Memorial Community Centre | ℹ️ | |
| Lunenburg | Lunenburg | Municipality of the District of Lunenburg | ℹ️ | |
| Kings | Berwick | Town of Berwick Recreation Department | ℹ️ | |
| Kings | Kentville | Town of Kentville | ℹ️ | |
| Kings | Village of Kingston | Village of Kingston | ℹ️ | |
| Yarmouth | Municipality of the District of Yarmouth | Yarmouth Recreation | ℹ️ |
New to Ski
Are you new to the sport? Find information to help you get started, New to Ski.
Trails & Conditions
For a complete list of groomed trails, along with updated daily conditions, view our Snow Report.
Cross Country Ski Clubs
Connect with helpful and experienced skiers at one of our cross-country ski clubs. Our clubs offer weekly programs, equipment rentals, expertly groomed trails, and a tremendous sense of community.
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