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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