Ski in Nova Scotia’s winter wonderland

Oh my goodness! Plan to spend your March break at North Highlands Nordic. Join a variety of activities planned from March 8 – 16, with special events for the youngest of participants through grand master. Remember, this nordic centre has rental equipment available, a new ski chalet, meals available to purchase at set times, state-of-the-art new PistenBully tractor style groomer, 12 km groomed trails, helpful staff and volunteers to welcome you and help you on your way, and the finest hospitality – bar none.

View the event line-up in the graphic below – you can join free lessons and social skis with ski ambassador, Michelle Richards, register here; ski loppet; cookie race for the youngsters; family ski and scavenger hunt; meals; and more listed as below! There is even 50% off trail fees and rental equipment rates for Mon-Fri.

>> Be sure to consult this nordic centre’s website directly for the final program of events and loppet registration.

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Videos

Join us in looking back over past events. Come out to experience all this nordic centre has to offer first-hand. It is sure to be a memorable experience for the whole family!

North Highlands Nordic 2019 Annual Loppet
It’s always a good time with shared laughs and camaraderie, as we ski en masse on these beautiful trails. A look back at the start line during the 2019 annual loppet. View video by clicking image below, or click this link.

2019 Cookie Race
You don’t want to miss this! Nova Scotia’s only race dedicated to our youngest skiers. Bring your little one to participate in the event, or come out to cheer if you don’t have a little one… your heart will grow a few sizes bigger by the end of this event. View video below by clicking image or click this link.

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2019 Loppet
See the sights and sounds of the 2019 Annual Loppet. Everyone grown so much over the past six years. This nordic centre is now located in a new ski chalet. View video by clicking the image below, or click this link.

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North Highlands Nordic

At North Highlands Nordic, you’ll experience winter at its finest on the 12 km trail system, which includes terrain for all abilities. Trails are groomed by a new, state-of-the-art, PistenBully tractor style groomer, with 16′ wide groom for classic skiing, skate skiing, and snowshoeing. Enjoy the newly constructed nordic centre, Nova Scotia’s only dedicated ski chalet; which includes indoor washroom facilities, tables to relax and enjoy a break, and coffee/tea. Check their calendar for breakfast and lunch menus offered on select dates, as well as pub nights. Rental equipment includes skis, snowshoes and pulk (child’s sleigh). NHN is situated in a natural snowbelt and averages 393.1cm yearly snow accumulation (Environment Canada). The snow base has been known to last into April. Enjoy the great outdoors and the hospitality of this nordic centre. Visit North Highlands’s Nordic website to learn more.

>> North Highlands Nordic is located in Cape North, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. View Google Maps.

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