About the Summit
The eleventh annual Nova Scotia Hiking Summit is a celebration of hiking culture. Held in a different community each year, the 2025 Summit will take place on May 30, May 31 and June 1 (Friday to Sunday) in Bridgewater. Avid hikers, hiking clubs, trail groups, provincial government, municipalities and others will attend. The Summit includes workshops, hiking stories, networking opportunities and, of course, hikes! It will shine a light on the beautiful trails found in and near the Bridgewater area, keen trail groups and hiking leaders. Bridgewater and area has lots of great hiking opportunities we will showcase throughout the Summit!
Hosts & Location
The Hiking Summit is organized annually by Hike Nova Scotia. Our co-host is the Lunenburg County Hikers. The location is the Days Inn in Bridgewater, 50 North Street. Additional sponsors of this year’s Summit will be announced in the near future.
Accommodation
The Days Inn in Bridgewater has a special room rate for Summit attendees. A limited number of rooms is available for $150/night plus HST (based on 1 or 2 people in a room with free breakfast each morning). You can only get this rate by calling the hotel directly at (902) 543-7131 ext 0 (booking online will not get you this rate). You can also email: daysinn@eastlink.ca (they will need their phone number/ how many people in the room and a credit card). You must make your booking with the Days Inn by May 8, 2025.
Other accommodation options can be found at these links:
Here is a video wrapping up the 2024 Hiking Summit in Antigonish!
Seeking 2026 Hiking Summit Co-Host
Hike NS is now seeking applications to co-host the 2026 Hiking Summit, with a deadline of February 28, 2025. A celebration of hiking culture, the Summit is usually held each Spring and moves to a different part of the province every year to support the local hiking movement and highlight local trails and attractions. With up to 250 people expected, such an event is also an economic boost to a community. Contact us to learn how to apply.
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