NOTICE: Activities in the woods are restricted across Nova Scotia effective 4PM, Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Learn More

22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival

Ingonish & Area

Sep 13 – Sep 19

About

A seven day hiking festival on the Cabot Trail and Northern Cape Breton, that features guided hikes, evening activities and presentations, the hiker distance award, opening and closing ceremonies and a photo contest. Complete schedule is available at hikethehighlands.com/nova-scotia/the-festival/events-schedule/.
September 13-19, 2025

Location & Contact

35981 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia

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All Dates

Sep 13 4:00 PM

Locals Know Blog

Winter Adventures Around the Chéticamp Area

Grab a pair of snowshoes and enjoy your latest winter adventure in Chéticamp along the Cabot Trail!

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Bras d’Or & Boularderie Island Area

A rural lifestyle is almost mandatory in Bras d'Or and Boularderie Island. This pastoral setting along the Bras d'Or Lake encourages a slower pace of life, the ideal place to embrace 'Island Time'.

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Travel and Activities in Woods Restricted

Due to very dry conditions, the Government of Nova Scotia is enforcing temporary restrictions starting at 4 pm on Tuesday, August 5th. Hiking, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted. Violating...

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