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2025 Annual General Meeting
Cross Country Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting is set for Tuesday, May 20 at 7 pm, via Zoom conference. Nova Scotia ski club members are invited to participate by phone or computer. Please e-mail Aiden Devine, to register for the meeting and receive a link, ccns@sportnovascotia.ca. Our AGM report will be posted within this news…
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Emma Archibald Announced as Nordiq Canada Athlete Representative
by Nordiq Canada (full article) Emma Archibald and Julian Smith have been elected to join Katie Weaver as Nordiq Canada’s athlete representatives to the Board of Directors. Meet Emma Archibald, Nordiq Canada’s first para nordic athlete rep! Hailing from Fall River, Nova Scotia, Emma started skiing in 2019 with the Scotia XC Ski Club. Now…
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Ski preparation storage at The Trail Shop
Protect your investment by preparing your skis for storage. The Trail Shop is offering a preparation service as below: The Trail ShopSki season might be over… but your ski care isn’t! Time to get your skis—waxable and waxless (yes, they both need wax!)—cleaned and prepped for summer storage. It’s also time to have those wooden…
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Social Ski at Cape Breton Nordic – March 15
Practice skate ski technique in a fun group! Come out to enjoy a social ski with technique tips on Saturday, March 15, 10:30 am – noon, at Cape Breton Nordic, located at Seaview Golf & Country Club, North Sydney. The session is being led by John Graham, ski ambassador. This is a great opportunity to…
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Join a Social Ski at Ben Eoin – March 11 + 15
Enjoy spending time on the trails, in good company Come out to enjoy a social ski with technique tips on Tuesday, March 11, 3 – 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 15, 1 – 2:30 p.m., at Ski Ben Eoin. The session is being led by John Graham, ski ambassador. This is a great opportunity to…
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Action-Packed March Break at North Highlands Nordic!
Ski in Nova Scotia’s winter wonderland A welcoming group of outdoor enthusiasts are waiting to meet you! Spend time at North Highlands Nordic and experience the sense of community, enthusiasm for winter, and activities for all ages and abilities. New skiers are especially encouraged to come out, there will be free ski lessons and social…
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Have the best March break ever at North Highlands Nordic! Bring the kids, grand-kids, and don’t forget your buddies.
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…
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Try Skiing with tips for experienced skiers as well – Monday, Feb 24th at Links at Brunello
Do you have skiing plans tomorrow night, Monday, Feb. 24? Bring a friend or two who would like to try our sport, you can join in as well for technique tips. Scotia XC Ski Club member, Lynden Doyon, will be leading the session. Doyon is a long-standing member of our provincial racing team who competes…
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What to wear cross-country skiing
Feature Article by, Nordic Ski Lab Enjoy tips on dressing for cross-country skiing in the feature article below, by Nordic Ski Lab. We like to introduce our readership to skiing resources that educate, inspire and motivate you to ski, and ski more. Nordic Ski Lab publishes articles, slow motion technique videos, and lesson plans to…
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Ski events February 18 – 23
Event & Equipment Highlights Did you know we have a sit ski available to try at events? Claire Miner, ski ambassador, is trained to coach para nordic and able bodied participants. A sit ski is in the photo below. It is a specially designed ski with a bucket seat that allows people to ski while…
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Holiday weekend ski events
Join a group ski event this holiday weekend! There are many events scheduled including beginner ski clinics, social skis, ski maintenance workshops, winter equipment try it at Kentville’s Fire & Ice Festival, and more. ➡️ Calendar SATURDAY, FEB 15 🛑 Cancelled due to weather, Ski Lessons for Beginners at The Keppoch 🛑 Cancelled due to…
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Call for Volunteer Nominations!
Every year, Sport Nova Scotia holds a gala banquet to present awards to athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and corporate sponsors to recognize their accomplishments and dedication to sport. The 2025 Awards event will take place in the spring at the Halifax Convention Centre. Do you know a cross-country ski club volunteer who went above and…
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Social ski and concert at Front Porch Farm, on Saturday, Feb 22
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy a guided social ski, on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 1-3 pm, and a concert featuring the McMillan’s Camp Boys starting at 3:30 p.m., at Front Porch Farm, located at 76 Hilltop Rd, Margaree Forks, Cape Breton Island. Enjoy winter in all of its glory at…
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Cape Breton hosts over 22 ski events – join the fun!
Ski ambassadors Michelle Richards and John Graham are leading a variety events at Baddeck Nordic Club, Cape Breton Nordic, Front Porch Farm, North Highlands Nordic, and Ski Ben Eoin. There are 22 events scheduled, including social skis/snowshoe with technique tips, youth ski, sunset skis, moonlit skis, and ski training clinics. You can even stay for…
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Cape Breton hosts over 24 ski events – join the fun!
Join Social Skis, Ski Training Clinics, Ski Maintenance Workshops & more Our ski ambassador, Michelle Richards, is leading a variety of ski sessions at Baddeck Nordic Club and North Highlands Nordic. There are currently 24 events scheduled, including social skis with technique tips, sunset skis, moonlit skis, and her newest addition of ski training clinics.…
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Ski Ambassador events this Sunday, Feb 2 at Cape Breton Nordic and Scotia XC in Kentville
Join a Social Ski with technique tips Are you interested in meeting fellow skiers and receiving technique tips in a fun and relaxed social environment? Our ski ambassadors are leading sessions this weekend at Cape Breton Nordic, located at the Seaview Golf and Country Club in North Sydney, and Scotia XC Ski Club’s, Kentville XC,…
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Social ski with technique tips at Kentville XC, on Sunday, Feb 2 – all ages welcome
Skiers of all ages with basic cross-country skiing skills are invited to join a social ski with technique tips on Sunday, Feb 2, from 11 am – 12:30 p.m. at Kentville XC. The trail system is groomed by Scotia XC Ski Club, located at the sand pit, at the end of Gary Pearl Drive. Claire…
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Cancelled – 2025 Nova Scotia Provincial Championships – hosted by North Highlands Nordic, on February 16 & 17
by North Highlands Nordic (Updated Feb 16) Update: Event cancelled due to storm conditions. Dear Coaches and Competitors: On behalf of North Highlands Nordic and Cross Country Nova Scotia, we would like to invite you to participate in the Nova Scotia Provincial Cross Country Ski Championships. Please view North Highland’s Nordic website for race information…
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