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North Highlands Nordic Cross-Country Ski Facility The Google rating is 4.8

Cape Breton Island, Cape North

Address:

29483 Cabot Trail
Cape North
B0C 1C0
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Contact:

902-383-2479
nhn@xcski.ca

Overview

North Highlands Nordic Ski Area is located in Cape North, on the north east corner of the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. There are over 10 km (6 mi) of groomed trails, which are groomed daily (weather permitting), for classic and skate technique. Visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Our facilities include a social gathering room, instructional clinics, and rentals of cross-country skis and snowshoes.


Date Details/Hours of Operation

Jan-March daily, weather permitting

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    • Public Washroom

    • Payment Types

      Debit cards, Visa

    • Accessibility*

      Wheelchair accessible

      *Please contact for specific accessibility access

    • Equipment Rental

      Skis, Snowshoes

    • Winter Activity Type

      Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing

    • Trail Distance Measurement

      one way

    • Trail Type

      Day use

    • Trail Surface

      Gravel

    • Trail Difficulty Level

      Easy

    • Trail Pet Policy

      Leashed

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