Nova Scotia

CANADIAN PROVINCE

The Capital of Nova Scotia is Halifax

Nova Scotia’s Population is 1,076,000

Provincial overview description
One of Canada’s four Maritime provinces, Nova Scotia is almost surrounded by water and is home to over 13,000km of coastline, thousands of lakes, lush valleys, four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the world’s highest tides and whales.
Below are some of the more prominent trails, many of which are part of the National Hiking Trail (NHT):

List of Trails in Nova Scotia

Here are hiking trails to tackle in Nova Scotia:

1. Cape to Cape Outdoor Activities in The Northumberland Shore
   The Cape to Cape trail system is an ambitious project that strives to create a footpath that crosses Nova Scotia and links two exceptionally scenic lookouts: Cape George and Cape Chignecto. The hundreds of kilometers of hiking paths cross four counties. Some of them are meant to be easy afternoon strolls, while others represent a challenge to even serious hikers. Each trail segment is an adventure of its own. Find a trail that appeals to you and put on your hiking shoes.
2. RumRunners Trail
   RumRunners Trail is a partnership of seven trails to develop and manage the 110km trail corridor collaboratively. It stretches from Halifax to the Town of Lunenburg. Please note: Some sections have been repaired from the July 2023 floods, but caution is advised on some trail sections.
3. Celtic Shores Trail System
   Distance: 92 km total
   Level of difficulty: Easy
   Celtic culture comes alive on this section of the TCT. Stretching from Port Hastings to Inverness, this multi-use path yields stunning views across Cape Breton Island.
4. Cape Chignecto Coastal Loop
   Distance: 53 km loop
   Time: 3-4 days
   Elevation: 150 m
   Level of difficulty: Difficult
5. Port Joli Head Kejimkujik National Park
   Distance: 9 km return
   Time: 2 hours
   Level of difficulty: Easy
6. Liberty Lake Trail Kejimkujik National Park
   Distance: 60.5 km loop
   Time: 4-5 days
   Level of difficulty: Difficult
7. Slapfoot Trail Kejimkujik National Park
   Distance: 3.2 km one-way
   Time: 45 minutes
   Level of difficulty: Easy
8. Cape Split Trail
   Distance: 8 km one-way
   Time: 4-5 hours
   Level of difficulty: Moderate
9. The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail
   Distance: 32 km total
   Time & Level of difficulty: Dependent on the loop
10. Polly’s Cove
    Distance: 2 km one-way
    Time: 1 hour
    Level of difficulty: Easy
11. Fishing Cove Trail Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Distance: 12 km return
    Time: 4-5 hours (or overnight)
    Level of difficulty: Moderate
12. Skyline Trail Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Distance: 7.4 km return or 9.2 km loop
    Time: 2-3 hours
    Level of difficulty: Easy
13. Franey Trail Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Distance: 7.5 km loop
    Time: 2-3 hours
    Elevation: 95-430 m
14. Pennant Point Trail
    Distance: 11 km loop
    Time: 7-8 hours
    Level of difficulty: Moderate
15. Jodrey Trail Blomidon Provincial Park
    Distance: 5.6 km
    Time: 2 hours
    Level of difficulty: Moderate
16. Headland Trail Taylor Head Provincial Park
    Distance: 8 km loop
    Time: 2-3 hours