Races + Loppets
Feb 19-23
2026
Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Ski Championships
Killarney Lake Trails | New Brunswick
ADDITIONAL
NB: Cross Country Ski New Brunswick CAN: Bill Gairdner Masters National Championship, Canadian Birkie Ski Festival, Canadian Ski Marathon, Gatineau Loppet WORLD: Masters World Cup, World Loppet Series
Club Events
Camps for Masters
Ski Maintenance Workshops
By: ambassador program, municipalities + organizations
Feb 14
2025
TBA
Location TBA
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Try Skiing + Skills Clinics
By: ambassador program, municipalities + organizations
CAPE BRETON
Mar 7
2026
Sparkly Matinee – Guided Ski, Live Music
12-4 pm · Front Porch Farm
DETAILS
Register Ski(required): https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41073&lan=1&cartlevel=1
Trail Fee + Matinee (required): $30.69 (tax incl), Adults, $6.76 (tax incl) Kids, Purchase Ticket
Date: Mar 7
Location: Front Porch Farm, 76 Hilltop Rd, Margaree Forks (Map link)
Time: 12-1 pm, 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm, 3-4 pm
Live Music: 2-6 pm
Program Fee: $0
Abilities: All welcome
Ages: All welcome
Equipment: Bring your own. Borrow from Baddeck Library from Tues – Sat (closed Mon + Tues) or Inverness Recreation
Technique: Classic ski
Contact: Michelle, nsxcskicbi@gmail.com
Notes:
This is going to be a time! Michelle Richards, ski ambassador, is leading a guided ski with technique tips, again this year at Front Porch Farm. Ski between 12-4, participants may sign up for multiple sessions. Enjoy live music from 2-6 pm, featuring Catherine Kennedy, Bradley Murphy and Willie Stratton. Fish Out of Water Food Truck will be slinging good eats at their first event of 2026. You can also enjoy sledding and snowshoeing at the farm. Don’t miss this awesome event! Plan to stay for the Sparkle Ball – dance and live music – at Firehall 7:30 -11 pm (click here)
1) Ticket required for event to access trails and Matinee (click to purchase)
2) Registration for guided ski required (click to register)
Mar-8
2026
Ski Clinics – Intn’l Women’s Day Cancelled due to weather
North Highlands Nordic
DETAILS
⚠️ CANCELLED due to mild weather. NHN luncheon and live music still scheduled.
Register (required) : https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41073&lan=1&cartlevel=1
Date: Sun-Mar-8
Location: North Highlands Nordic, Cape North (Map link)
Time: 11 am – 12 pm + 2 – 3 pm
Trail Fee: Adults $20, Students $10 (Females 1/2 price)
Program Fee: $0
Abilities: All
Ages: All
Equipment: Bring your own. Rent onsite. Females 1/2 price.
Technique: Classic ski
Contact: Michelle, nsxcskicbi@gmail.com
Notes: Receive ski technique tips in a welcoming group setting! North Highlands Nordic is hosting a luncheon with live music, in honour of International Women’s Day. All are welcome to attend, please see NHN website for luncheon details.
Mar-8
2026
Guided Skis + Tips – Intn’l Women’s Day
12-1 pm + 3-4 pm · North Highlands Nordic
DETAILS
Register (required) : https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41073&lan=1&cartlevel=1
Date: Sun-Mar-8
Location: North Highlands Nordic, Cape North (Map link)
Time: 12 – 1 pm + 3 – 4 pm
Trail Fee: Adults $20, Students $10 (females 1/2 price)
Program Fee: $0
Abilities: All
Ages: All
Equipment: Bring your own. Rent onsite. Females 1/2 price.
Technique: Classic ski
Contact: Michelle, nsxcskicbi@gmail.com
Notes: Enjoy a guided ski with technique tips in a welcoming group setting! North Highlands Nordic is hosting a luncheon with live music, in honour of International Women’s Day. All are welcome to attend, please see NHN website for luncheon details.
Mar-14
2026
Try-It, Guided Ski, 1-1, Kids Games + More!
1 – 4 pm · North Highlands Nordic
DETAILS
Register (required) : https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41073&lan=1&cartlevel=1
Date: Sat-Mar-14
Location: North Highlands Nordic, Cape North (Map link)
Time: 1-4 pm
Trail Fee: Pay at NHN office
Program Fee: $0
Abilities: All
Ages: All
Equipment: Bring your own or rent onsite
Technique: Classic + skate
Contact: Michelle, nsxcskicbi@gmail.com
Come out to enjoy a fun weekend of skiing! Ski ambassador Michelle Richards is on-site to provide 1-1 or group ski lessons, youth ski games, guided ski with technique tips and more! Skiers of all experience levels are welcome – especially first-timers. Join us for two days of fun on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 from 1-4 pm. NHN has a fun line-up of events this weekend and for the entire March Break! Check NHN website for additional activities.
Mar-15
2026
Try-It, Guided Ski, 1-1, Kids Games + More!
1 – 4 pm · North Highlands Nordic
DETAILS
Register (required) : https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41073&lan=1&cartlevel=1
Date: Sun-Mar-15
Location: North Highlands Nordic, Cape North (Map link)
Time: 1-4 pm
Trail Fee: Pay at NHN office
Program Fee: $0
Abilities: All
Ages: All
Equipment: Bring your own or rent onsite
Technique: Classic + skate
Contact: Michelle, nsxcskicbi@gmail.com
Come out to enjoy a fun weekend of skiing! Ski ambassador Michelle Richards is on-site to provide 1-1 or group ski lessons, youth ski games, guided ski with technique tips and more! Skiers of all experience levels are welcome – especially first-timers. Join us for two days of fun on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 from 1-4 pm. NHN has a fun line-up of events this weekend and for the entire March Break! Check NHN website for additional activities, click this link, https://nhn.xcski.ca/activities/.
TBA
2026
More Events Coming Soon!
Location
DETAILS
Register (required) : https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41073&lan=1&cartlevel=1
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Registration is required! * Municipality hosted events
MAINLAND
Mar 7
2026
Try Skiing
11:30 am – 1:30 pm · Links at Brunello
DETAILS
Register (required): email kat.kitching@gmail.com
Date: Sat-Mar-7
Location: Links at Brunello
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fees Program: $5.00/Adult, plus $2.65 processing fee. Please advise if you cannot pay program fee. We will review to keep the sport accessible.
Fee Trail Access: $11.40/Participant (6+ years)
Experience Levels: Beginner
Ages: All
Equipment: Available on-site to borrow
Technique: Classic
Contact: kat.kitching@gmail.com
Notes:
Try classic cross-country skiing in a fun group setting! Snow conditions are favourable and we are excited to offer another try-it session at The Links at Brunello. Enter the Golf Shop when you arrive. Trail fees payable to Brunello onsite: $11.40/participant, 6+ years. Program Fees are payable to CCNS via online registration form: $5.00 plus $2.65 processing fee/adult, 18+ years. Please advise if you cannot pay the program fee – we will review to keep the sport accessible. Registration is required, email kat.kitching@gmail.com.
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Did you know Scotia XC Ski Club grooms trails at the Links at Brunello and over 40km of trails in HRM, Windsor, Kentville + Greenwood? Check out membership options to access all of these trails: https://scotiaxc.ca/. The club also offers weekly lessons for youths and adults. Grooming report + trail locations: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/NS .
TBA
2026
More Events Coming Soon!
Location
DETAILS
Register (required): https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=40738&lan=1&cartlevel=1
Date:
Location
Time:
Trail Fee: $
Program Fee: $0
Abilities:
Ages:
Equipment:
Contact:
Notes:
Did you know Scotia XC Ski Club grooms trails at the Links at Brunello and over 40km of trails in HRM, Windsor, Kentville + Greenwood? Check out membership options to access all of these trails: https://scotiaxc.ca/. The club also offers weekly lessons for youths and adults. Grooming report + trail locations: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/NS .
Registration is required | * Municipality hosted events
Coaches + Officials
Check with local divisions for additional training options in NB, NL, and PEI (morrisonandree@gmail.com)
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