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Overview
Discover cross-country ski trails throughout Nova Scotia and experience the beauty of our province. There’s a trail for everyone! Visit a cross-country ski club near you to learn about programs for all ages. View the calendar of events for social skis, event listings, and more.
Emerging Conditions
MON JAN 20 | 9:45 AM
TBC Conditions – To Be Confirmed Conditions, used when we are awaiting updates from trail systems.
XC n/a – Trail closed to XC skiing
Trail Fees – Check with trail location for user fees. Many organizations are 100% volunteer-driven and depend on membership fees for operational expenses.
No Fee Trails (in report below) – Victoria Park, Town of Kentville, Kejimkujik & Friends of Ellenwood Park.
| REGION | TRAILS | GROOMED | CLASSIC | SKATE | NOTES |
| Cape Breton | North Highlands Nordic | JAN 20 | ✅ | ✅ | – Trails Open 12km, Flurries, -5 – Recent Snowfall, significant Jan 19 (TBC cm) – Event “Moonless Snowshoe Social” Fri Jan 25 – Base 40 cm – Piston Bully grooming tractor, mechanically groomed + tilled track – 902-383-2479, website |
| Cape Breton | Cape Breton Nordic Seaview Golf and Country Club | JAN 18 | ✅ | ✅ | – Trails Open. TBC conditions. – Club open to rentals Saturdays 10-2 – cbxcski@gmail.com, facebook |
| Cape Breton | Ski Ben Eoin | TBC | TBC | ✅ | – Trails Open “top” – 902-295-7694, website, trail map |
| Cape Breton | Ski Tuonela | JAN 16 | ✅ | – Trails Open – Classic 25 km, Skate 15 km – Recent Snowfall Jan 19, 15cm – Base 40 cm – 902-295-7694, website | |
| Antigonish | The Keppoch | JAN 19 | ✅ | ✅ | – Trails Open 10 km – Recent Snowfall, significant Jan 19 (TBC cm) – Base 10 – 12 cm – Snowdog groomer – thekeppoch@gmail.com, facebook |
| Truro | Victoria Park | JAN 18 | ✅ | ✅ | – TBC conditions. Call snow-phone for latest update – Recent Snowfall Jan 19 (TBC cm) – Roller + Scratch groomers – 902-895-7078, facebook |
| Wentworth | Ski Wentworth | JAN 20 (planned 12pm) | – Trails open to skiers (ungroomed) – Grooming planned Jan 20, 12pm – Note: Chickadee closed this week for snowmaking. Easiest route from XC trails is Sissy/Feffie/Lower Chickadee – website, trail map | ||
| HRM | Halifax Nordic Graves Oakley | – XC n/a – “Graves Oakley is not skiable. Conditions are icy with little coverage.” (HN Groomer) – info@halifaxnordic.ca, website | |||
| Musquodoboit | Halifax Nordic Dollar Lake | – TBC conditions. Check direct for today’s update. – info@halifaxnordic.ca, website | |||
| Waverley | Halifax Nordic MacDonald Sports Park | JAN 20 | ✅ | – “Few thin spots in areas under big tree cover, so be cautious as you might find the odd small rock poking through. Good coverage otherwise and should be a good ski..” (Groomer) – Trail Specs https://tinyurl.com/MSPXC – info@halifaxnordic.ca, website | |
| Oakfield | Halifax Nordic Oakfield Golf and Country Club | JAN 20 | ✅ | – Groomed info@halifaxnordic.ca, website, trail map | |
| Timberlea | Halifax Nordic The Links at Brunello | ✅ | – “We gave Brunello its first groom this am. Not too bad but there are a few bare spots. Exercise caution when skiing.” (HN Groomer) – Require HN Membership or Brunello day pass to access property – Frequently Asked Questions – Conditions Updates, 902-876-7649 | ||
| Newport | Halifax Nordic Smileys Provincial Park | JAN 20 | ✅ | – “Smiley Provincial Park is groomed with a 25 foot width and track set. Lots of fresh dry snow. Definitely a 10 out of 10! Get out and enjoy!” (HN Groomer) – info@halifaxnordic.ca, website | |
| Kentville | Town of Kentville | – TBC conditions – Generally groom 24 hrs after snowfall, Mon-Fri – Memorial Park running track 400m (behind rec complex at 38 Gary Pearl Dr.) – Harvest Moon Trail (Ultramar on Main St West to Coldbrook, 6.5 km) – facebook, recreation@kentville.ca | |||
| Queens Municipality | Kejimkujik National Park | – TBC conditions – facebook site, facebook group | |||
| Yarmouth | Friends of Ellenwood Park | JAN 18 | ✅ | ✅ | – Conditions not good. Further info (click here) – website |
Report Updates – 902-225-8545, nsxcski@gmail.com
Follow – #updates_nsxcski Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Verify – Check with trail locations directly to confirm information. This table is not a comprehensive guide, though we will do our best to keep it updated.
Interactive Maps
Trailforks is a no-cost tool to inventory, maintain, promote, and showcase trails. This crowd-sourced database shares user information to help get more people skiing! If you can spare the time, please add your favourite trails, and conditions updates this season. Available on website and mobile app.
Trails – Locations, conditions, distance, grade %, ascents, descents, altitude, difficulty level & more
Maps – Interactive, topo, arcGis, Google, roads, satellite, terrain, 3D & elevation
Crowd-Sourced – Skiers add information. Volunteers review
Other – Strava compatible, event listings, photos, videos, reviews, accommodations, weather & more
TRAILFORKS – WEBSITE | APP
Trail Directory NS – PDF
The Trail Directory lists information for club trails and more frequented locations. Would you like your favourite trail added? Drop us a line, nsxcski@gmail.com.
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