Category: Clubs
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Kevin Chaisson – 2021 Sport Makes a Difference Award Recipient
by North Highlands Nordic Leading by Example Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud to announce North Highlands Nordic‘s Kevin Chaisson as the recipient of Support4Sport’s 2021 Sport Makes a Difference Award. Sport Nova Scotia created this award to recognize volunteers who made an impact in sport, despite the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more […]
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Cape Breton Nordic – 2021 AGM
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, June 5, 2021 Cape Breton Nordic is hosting their 2021 Annual General Meeting on June 28th, 2021. Please contact the club if you would like further information or would like to attend the meeting. Volunteers are always welcome and are encouraged to reach out! Contact details: John Hudec, CB […]
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Cape Breton Nordic – Adult Lessons Resounding Success
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, March 2, 2021 Cape Breton Nordic offered classic cross-country ski lessons to active adults in February, which included two weekly sessions. John Hudec, president of Cape Breton Nordic, and Daniel Murray, instructor, reached out to adults within the surrounding running and triathlon communities. There was immediate uptake for the […]
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Season Extension Possibility at North Highlands Nordic
by North Highlands Nordic, February 27, 2021 North Highlands Nordic – After yesterday’s announcement by Dr. Strang, new travel restrictions have been put in place for those living in the HRM and two neighbouring municipalities. This comes into effect February 27th, at 8:00 a.m., until at least March 26th. North Highlands Nordic will remain open […]
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Halifax Nordic Ski Club Ginzu Fund
by Halifax Nordic Ski Club Halifax Nordic’s groomers would love to make our trails even better, so we are doing a fundraiser to purchase a 84″ Ginzu groomer with 2 tracksetters, to provide a double classic track and wonderful corduroy. The new machine costs approx. $15K. This fundraiser will allow our club to purchase the […]
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Chalet Building Fund – North Highlands Nordic
by North Highlands Nordic f After almost thirty-five years we, the members of North Highlands Nordic believe that the time is right to have a stand alone facility dedicated to cross country skiing and snowshoeing in northern Cape Breton. A new Chalet will offer a wonderful winter destination in northern Cape Breton and a much […]
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Cape North Skier Set Goal to Ski 1,000km
by Erin Pottie, Cape Breton Post, March 19, 2019 Note We particularly enjoy skier stories. As we approach 2021, we recall a story of determination by a Cape North skier, Freda McEvoy, who challenged herself to ski 1,000km during the 2018-2019 season. McEvoy advises that skiing alleviates her symptoms of arthritis and she just “loves […]
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Paragon Golf and Country Club – Grooming Trails
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, December 22, 2020 Paragon Golf and Country Club, located in Kingston, within the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, will be grooming approximately 5 km of trails across its entire 18 hole property for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking. There will be a classic double-track set, a surface for skate […]
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Construction + Trail Addition at North Highlands Nordic
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, November 25, 2020 (updated January 6, 2021) f A strong community of volunteers is ensuring the legacy of North Highlands Nordic continues, as the walls of a new groomer building rise up, during a multi-phase infrastructure project. Situated in a natural snowbelt, lies the 12km of expertly groomed cross-country […]
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Ski + Snowshoe at Cape Breton Nordic
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, November 10, 2020 Join Cape Breton Nordic to connect with a group of outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and spending time on the trails. In partnership with Seaview Golf and Country Club, located in North Sydney, this welcoming group invites you to experience all that winter has […]
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Programs + Trails at Halifax Nordic Ski Club
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, October 28, 2020 f Have you been searching for an outdoor sport to improve your fitness level while enjoying time in nature? Cross-country skiing within Halifax city limits is very accessible and reliable. Come out to play on skis with Halifax Nordic Ski Club. Halifax Nordic grooms six trail […]
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Nordic Walking Lessons – Cape Breton Nordic
by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, October 5, 2020 Beginner or athlete, Nordic Walking is an excellent way to get whole-body engagement, while enjoying a leisurely walk. Cape Breton Nordic in partnership with Cape Breton Regional Municipality Recreation, are offering lessons to demonstrate the best techniques for Nordic Walking. It is a great way to […]
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The Ultimate Experience at North Highlands Nordic
by Dennis Doyon, contributing writer, June 12, 2020 Grooming equipment and operator expertise ensures the ultimate trail experience for cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and hikers at North Highlands Nordic in Cape North. The 12km trail system is maintained by a PistonBully PB 100 tractor, and groomed to a width of 16’. It’s the only XC trail […]
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