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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
TUES FEB 25 | 1:00 PM
TBC Conditions – To Be Confirmed Conditions, used when we are awaiting updates from trail systems.
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 | NOTES + XC CLUB |
| Cape Breton | North Highlands Nordic | FEB 25 | TRAILS OPEN: 12km, 16′ wide groom skate-classic-snowshoe NOTES: Mostly great conditions, 9°, Details BASE: 60cm GROOMING: 2004 PistonBully tractor PB 100, mechanically groomed + tilled track ❄️North Highlands Nordic | Conditions | nhn@xcski.ca | 902-383-2479 |
| Cape Breton | Seaview Golf Club | TRAILS OPEN: Yes NOTES: Check Facebook posts for details, Details ❄️Cape Breton Nordic | Facebook | Trail Map | cbxcski@gmail.com | |
| Cape Breton | Ski Ben Eoin | WEEKLY | TRAILS OPEN: Check directly for details ❄️Ski Ben Eoin | Conditions | Trail Map | 902-295-7694 |
| Cape Breton | Ski Tuonela | FEB 21 | TRAILS OPEN: Classic 25km, Skate 15km NOTES: Fantastic skiing, Details BASE: 65cm ❄️Ski Tuonela | Conditions | 902-295-7694 |
| Antigonish | The Keppoch | TRAILS OPEN: Classic 9km, Skate 3.5km NOTES: Details GROOMING: Snowdog groomer ❄️ The Keppoch | Facebook | thekeppoch@gmail.com | |
| Truro | Victoria Park | FEB 21 | TRAILS OPEN: Yes NOTES: Good conditions, bit of ice in a few spots, lots of snow. GROOMING: Roller + Scratch ❄️Victoria Park | Facebook | Trail Map | 902-895-7078 |
| Truro | Cobequid Trail | TRAILS OPEN: TBC conditions NOTES: Groomed section Willow St. – Old Barns ❄️Facebook | 902-895-7078 (Ski Info Recording) | |
| Wentworth | Ski Wentworth | FEB 20 | TRAILS OPEN: 10km Contact directly for further details. ❄️Ski Wentworth | Conditions | Trail Map |
| Spryfield | Graves Oakley | TRAILS OPEN: 0km NOTES: Details ❄️Halifax Nordic | Conditions | info@halifaxnordic.ca | |
| Musquodoboit | Dollar Lake | FEB 25 | TRAILS OPEN: TBC conditions NOTES: Details ❄️Halifax Nordic | Conditions | info@halifaxnordic.ca |
| Waverley | MacDonald Sports Park | TRAILS OPEN: 0km NOTES: Details ❄️Halifax Nordic | Conditions | Trail Map info@halifaxnordic.ca | |
| Oakfield | Oakfield Golf and Country Club | TRAILS OPEN: TBC conditions NOTES: Details ❄️Halifax Nordic | Conditions | Trail Map | Oakfield Golf and Country Club | info@halifaxnordic.ca | |
| Timberlea | The Links at Brunello | Feb 24 | TRAILS OPEN: Snowbowl NOTES: Details, Lighting + snowmaking, Global news video ❄️Halifax Nordic | Conditions | Rentals | FAQ | 902-876-7649 |
| Newport | Smileys Prov Park | TRAILS OPEN: 0km NOTES: Details ❄️ Halifax Nordic | Conditions | info@halifaxnordic.ca | |
| Kentville | Town of Kentville | TRAILS OPEN: 0km NOTES: Trails (1) Memorial Park track 400m, behind rec complex, 38 Gary Pearl Dr. (2) Harvest Moon Trail, Ultramar Main St West to Coldbrook, 1.5 km ❄️Facebook | recreation@kentville.ca | |
| Queens Municipality | Kejimkujik National Park | TRAILS OPEN: TBC conditions NOTES: Volunteer aims to groom Fridays ❄️Facebook | Facebook Public Group | |
| Yarmouth | Friends of Ellenwood Park | TRAILS OPEN: TBC conditions ❄️Friends of Ellenwood Park | Conditions | janicecomeau@eastlink.ca |
Report Updates – 902-225-8545, nsxcski@gmail.com
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Verify – Check with trail locations directly to confirm information. This table is not a comprehensive guide. Additional trails exist throughout the province. Check with your local recreation department, golf courses, and TrailForks (nordic ski trails).
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.
Links to Conditions
Eastern Nova Scotia – Antigonish + Cape Breton
Central Nova Scotia
Western Nova Scotia
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