Tag: skiing
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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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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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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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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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Try skiing at The Links at Brunello on Sunday, Jan. 26 – suitable for beginners of all ages
Join the fun! Complimentary equipment provided. New skiers are invited to try our sport, on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 10:15-11:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at The Links at Brunello, in Timberlea. The event is suitable for all ages. You will learn the fundamentals of skiing in a fun and relaxed environment –…
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Calling all new skiers! North Highlands Nordic is hosting beginner ski clinics and social skis – Sunday, Jan. 26
New skiers are invited to beginner ski clinics with social skis, on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 10:30-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m., at North Highlands Nordic (NHN), in Cape North, Cape Breton Island. Skate skiing instruction with progression of skills will be also be offered all day. Please register for as many sessions as you would…
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Baddeck Nordic Club hosts ski clinics and ski maintenance workshop on Sunday, Feb. 16.
Baddeck Nordic Club invites you to enjoy a day dedicated to skiing! Join beginner clinics or social skis, learn about ski maintenance, and importantly – gain new ski friends; on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The ski maintenance workshop will be held from 1-3 p.m., at the Baddeck Valley Community Hall, Baddeck Forks; beginner ski clinics and social…
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Baddeck Nordic Club hosts social ski/snowshoe on Wednesday, Feb. 12 – under light of full moon
Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy a full moon guided social ski/snowshoe, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 6-7 p.m., at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover the beauty of this club’s trails under the light…
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Baddeck Nordic Club hosts social ski/snowshoe on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 4:30-5:30 pm
by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Jan 15, 2025 Skiers of all ages are invited to enjoy a full moon guided social ski/snowshoe, on Wed, Feb 12, from 4:30-5:30 pm, at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover…
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2025 Ski ambassador program
We are excited to announce the hiring of four cross-country ski ambassadors, who will promote our sport through targeted partnerships and events, under the guidance of the Cross Country Nova Scotia board of directors; contributing our strategic plan objectives. Funding is provided by the Government of Nova Scotia. This season marks the second year, for our…
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Provincial team competes at FIS Para Cross Country World Cup, Nordiq Canada Selection Trials, OCUP #2 & Quebec Cup #2
Provincial ski team athletes competed at the FIS Para Cross Country World Cup, Vuokatti, Finland, Emma Archibald; Nordiq Canada Selection Trials, Cohen Norman; OCUP#2, Suzanne Jackson; and Quebec Cup #2, Adrien Doyon, Lynden Doyon, Romey Gallagher, and Jonah McIntyre. The World Cup races were held in Vuokatti, Finland, from Dec 17-20. Nordiq Canada Selection Trials…
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Baddeck Nordic Club hosts social ski on Monday, Jan 13, at 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy a full moon guided social ski, on Monday, Jan. 13, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover the beauty of this club’s trails under…
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North Highlands Nordic hosts social skis, on Sunday, Jan. 12 – during annual open house
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy the open house festivities, along with multiple social skis, being held throughout the day, on Sunday, Jan. 12, at North Highlands Nordic (NHN), located in Cape North, Cape Breton Island. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions at the following…
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Baddeck Nordic hosts social skis, on Saturday, Jan. 11
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy a guided social ski, on Sat, Jan 11, from 11-12 am &/or 1-2 pm, at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover the beauty of this club’s trails,…
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Regional Ski Workshop – North Highlands Nordic, Feb 7-9
Come enjoy Nova Scotia’s winter wonderland, make new ski friends, and elevate your technique. Register on Zone4, by Jan 27, 2025 Cross Country Nova Scotia is offering a regional cross-country ski workshop at North Highlands Nordic, located in Cape North, Cape Breton Island, from February 7-9, for beginner-through-intermediate skiers to learn and improve their skate…
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Learn more about skiing while having fun – join a ski maintenance workshop
Presented by Ike Whitehead, “that ski guy” in partnership with municipalities across Nova Scotia and The Keppoch Come on out to learn more about cross-country skiing in a fun, informative, and welcoming environment! Ike Whitehead is providing workshops, covering topics such as: equipment selection, equipment maintenance, the difference between waxable and less wax skis, suitable…
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Municipalities Support Skiing
Municipalities across the province support cross-country skiing by providing rental or equipment loans, try-it events, and groomed trails. Keep your local recreation departments and libraries in mind, in addition to cross-country ski clubs, when planning your next outing! Keep an eye on the CCNS calendar and check directly with your municipality for upcoming “try it…
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Ski team secures top 15 in sprints and 3.3 km at Eastern Canada Cup. Alumni, Sircom-Brown, finishes 10th, 15th & 16th!
GATINEAU, Q.C. – Provincial team athletes competed alongside over 650 racers across Canada and United States; at the Eastern Canada Cup; the first major ski race of the season in the East, held at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Centre, on December 13-15, 2024. Multiple events were held over three days of racing. Athletes attending included: Cohen…
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