CultureFête
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
CultureFête – an 18th century style festival with encampment A three-day festival with an encampment happening July 19-21! Re-enactors wi...
Next Date: Feb 7, 2020
Event Dates: Friday, January 10 at 6pm. Friday, Febrary 7 at 6pm. Friday, March 6 at 6pm
| Event Name: | Moon Light Snow Shoe Jaunt |
| Dates: | Friday, January 10 at 6pm. Friday, February 7 at 6pm. Friday, March 6 at 6pm |
| Description: | We offer 3 jaunt lengths: 8km (fast paced), 5km (medium paced) and 3km (relaxed pace). Enjoy a beautiful evening under the moon and stars as we trek through the mountain top trails at Ski Ben Eoin. Don’t want to cook dinner? That’s okay – you can purchase a meal ticket before heading out for your jaunt, and it will be ready to serve when you return to the bottom. This jaunt will offer a $10 chili dinner which includes a hearty bowl of chili, a roll and a hot beverage! |
| Important Note: | Requires a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain. |
| Start Times: | 8km Trek Departs: 6pm, 5km Trek Departs: 6:30pm, 3km Trek Departs: 7pm |
| Costs: | $5 Event Only, $10 Event + Lift or Rental, $15 Event + Lift & Rental |
| Downloads: | Where to Rent, Borrow or Buy Snowshoes |
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