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10 of the Best Hikes Near Sydney, Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, is a scenic wonderland. Rolling hills, vast ocean vistas, wildlife and, of course, friendly people! The city of Sydney is the urban centre of the island, and while many visitors head from here into the national park to get their outdoor fix, anyone in Sydney—local…

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8 Easy, Family-Friendly Hiking Trails near Halifax, Nova Scotia
Looking to get outside and explore Halifax with the whole family? These hiking trails are the best fit!

Skyline Trail Information & Review
City: Pleasant Bay
Region: Cape Breton
Province/State: Nova Scotia
Country: Canada
Difficulty
Easy
Time
2 – 3 hours
Round Trip Distance
7.5 km
Elevation Gain
110 m
Camping
Yes
Public Transit?
No
Dog Friendly
No
Kid Friendly
Yes
This hike may lead to some of the best scenery in the entire province. Glimpse whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, trace the Cabot Trail and get an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean from a…

Port Joli Head Trail Information & Review
City: Liverpool
Region: Kejimkujik National Park
Province/State: Nova Scotia
Country: Canada
Difficulty
Easy
Time
2 hours
Round Trip Distance
8.7 km
Elevation Gain
Minimal
Camping
Nearby
Public Transit?
No
Dog Friendly
Yes
Kid Friendly
Yes
This trail traverses across a bog, through a forest and along the coast to Port Joli Head. The Atlantic Ocean is wild here; be wary of crashing tidal waves. The trail loops back around to the Harbour Rocks.
This…

Slapfoot Trail Information & Review
City: Liverpool
Region: Kejimkujik National Park
Province/State: Nova Scotia
Country: Canada
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1 hour
Round Trip Distance
6.4 km
Elevation Gain
Minimal
Camping
Nearby
Public Transit?
No
Dog Friendly
Yes
Kid Friendly
Yes
This relaxed, meandering walk offers beautiful views of the lakeshore in every season. It’s a multi-use trail, so you may meet bikers or horse-back riders along the way.
There are several ways to access the trail. You can merge onto…

Cape Split Trail Information & Review
City: Wolfville
Region: Scots Bay/Bay of Fundy
Province/State: Nova Scotia
Country: Canada
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
4 – 5 hours
Round Trip Distance
16 km
Elevation Gain
Approx. 100 m
Camping
No
Public Transit?
No
Dog Friendly
Yes
Kid Friendly
Yes
Although we believe that the journey is the destination, the end of this hike is the real reason to do it. The trail ends with a magnificent view of the Spires: rock formations…