Ski Lift Cape Smokey ca. 1,5 Std distance
You don't even have to drive. Hiking and cross-country skiing through the woods straight from your front door has its own appeal. Sometimes, when it is very cold, it is possible to walk across the ice to the islands. Make sure to consult the locals before you do, though.
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25 Min northwest of Truro:
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Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures Phone (902) 383-2732 (ungefähr 2.30 hours Fahrt)
bietet geführte Touren on-track und/ oder back country day trips. Ebenso geführte Schneeschuhtouren (snow shoe tours) ins Hinterland. Beginn Abfahrtski von November bis April
Ski Cape Smokey Cape Breton 902-285-2778, 1-800-564-2040 (ungefähr 2.30 Std. Fahrt)
Ingonish Beach. Längeste Tour in Nova Scotia: 2.2 km (1.4 mi). Vertical rise: 303 m (1,000 ft). Lifts:1 Quad Chair Lift,1 Platter Lift. Snowmaking, ski school. Scenic lift rides in summer. VS, MC, DD. ski@nscn.ns.ca; 285-2778; 1-800-564-2040. Keine Abfahrt diesen Winter
Ski Ben Eoin Cape Breton 902-828-2804, 902-828-2222 (ungefähr 2.30 hours Fahrt)
Rte 4, Ben Eoin.11 runs: längste Abfahrt 1300 m (4200 ft). Vertical rise:149 m (490 ft). Lifts:1 Rope Tow,1 Poma,1 Doppelmayer Quad Chaic Night skiing; ski school. Equipment rentals, sales S&127 repairs. Cross -country skiing, snowboard park. Open Dec 15 to Apr 1, daily 9am-10pm. VS, MC, DD. kfmacinn@syd.auracom.com ; 828-2804; 828-2222 ski report; fax 828-2550.
or details about Ben Eoin Ski developing and trails
Ski Martock (Wintersportaktivitäten und Kurse)
North Highland Nordic Ski Trail A15
Cape North. Trailhead at Northern Victoria Community Centre. Total length of trails: over 17 km (10.5 mi) of groomed and ungroomed trails. Rentals, waxing room, instructional clinics. It's probably by far the best cross country ski facility in Nova Scotia, and has hosted a number of national and regional events. It's last scheduled event is March 17.
Open Dec 15 to Apr 15. nhn@cabot-trail-outdoors.com
Cape Breton Highlands National Park B14-B15
Black Brook Loops-3 km,1.5 km, 0.5 km; Mary Ann Falls-24 km retum; Warren Lake 3 km return; Gold Mine-9 km return; all groomed, tracked, renovated. Back country wilderness skating. Touring trails, overnight ski camping cabins, warm-up shelters, waxing hut (electricity, wood stoves); winter camping. Groomed trail fees. 285-2691.
Ski-Tuonela D15
St Ann's.10 km (6 mi) past Gaelic College on Cabot Trail.15 km (9 mi) groomed woodland trails; some challenging hills. Telemark Hill Sz 125-m (400-ft) serviced by ski tow; 4km ski to lodge. Open Dec to Apr. tuonela@syd.auracom.com; 929-2144
A good information souce is the Nova Scotia administrator for cross country skiing, Ike Whitehead. Reach him at canoens@sportns.ns.ca (He's alsothe administrator for canoeing and kayaking.)