Category: All News
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Whitehorse Nordic Centre is Hiring!
by Juliette Ramain, Office Manager, Whitehorse Nordic Centre, June 5, 2025 Dear Eastern Skiers, I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out on behalf of the Whitehorse Nordic Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon, where we are gearing up for the 2025 winter season. We’re hiring two Cross-Country Ski Program Coordinators for the 2025 winter…
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Community Sport for All Initiative Grant, 2024-2025
Cross Country Nova Scotia is excited to announce that we are recipients of $6 825.00 from the Nordiq Canada Equity Initiative, funded by Sport Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative. This money was used to support ski ambassador events featuring para-nordic instruction and groups facing barriers to accessing cross-country skiing this season. Thank you SportCanada for helping…
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Successful Atlantic ski workshop held in February at North Highlands Nordic
by John Graham, Camp Coordinator, Director of Board CCNS The trails at North Highlands Nordic were buzzing with excitement and learning this past February 7th and 8th, as the “Elevate Your Ski Technique” workshop, hosted by Cross Country Nova Scotia, proved to be a resounding success! Twenty-two enthusiastic skiers from across Nova Scotia, along with…
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Dryland master ski training camp, June 13-15 in Charlo
by Fran Robinson, coordinator Roller-skiing, ski bounding, strength & training strategy Details Register Who is this camp for? What to Expect Instructor / Formateur Lodging Questions / Contact
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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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