{"id":39554,"date":"2024-01-11T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T10:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/?p=39554"},"modified":"2024-04-01T18:05:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T21:05:21","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-nova-scotia-ski-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/the-ultimate-guide-to-nova-scotia-ski-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Ski On! The Ultimate Guide to Nova Scotia Ski Hills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nova Scotia has some amazing opportunities for winter sports, including several options for fun family skiing. How about a warm apres-ski drink at Wentworth, Pizza night at Ben Eoin, or an off-grid weekend in a rustic chalet at\u00a0Ski Tuonela? In our Ultimate Guide to the best Nova Scotia ski hills, discover\u00a0what&#8217;s new on the slopes this winter.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Martock<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Closest to Halifax,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.martock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ski Martock<\/a>\u00a0is a great place for families who are learning to ski and snowboard. At 600 feet high, Martock has seven trails including a terrain park and halfpipe, 1 quad chairlift, two T-bar lifts and a magic carpet. The Ski <a href=\"https:\/\/www.martock.com\/snow-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Martock Snow School<\/a> offers private and group lessons for all ages.If cross-country is your thing,Martock offers 5 km of groomed trails through a mixed coniferous and hardwood forest.\u00a0<strong>Season passes<\/strong> are on sale right now for $199.95 per adult. Season passes for kids are only $75.00 each.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Wentworth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_113754\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113754\" class=\"wp-image-113754 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/DJI_0818_final.jpg\" alt=\"Ski Wentworth Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia ski hills\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/DJI_0818_final.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/DJI_0818_final-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/DJI_0818_final-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-113754\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ski Wentworth\/photo: Tourism Nova Scotia\/Kyler McGregor<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At 815 vertical feet high,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skiwentworth.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ski Wentworth<\/a>\u00a0is one of Nova Scotia&#8217;s best skil hills with 20 alpine trails, a 1\/2 Pipe and a terrain park. To get up: a quad chair lift, a T-bar &amp; the new Magic Carpet. Wentworth has 10-kilometres of cross country ski trails at the top of the mountain, offering a challenging course for experienced cross-country skiers. For snow-shoers, Wentworth&#8217;s\u00a0&#8220;Get Up There&#8221; Snow Shoe Trail is a hidden gem. Fully signed, it starts next to the Robin&#8217;s Run, and takes about an hour to hike to the top of the mountain. After enjoying your winter activity at Ski Wentworth, enjoy a warm fireside drink at Ducky\u2019s bar. <strong>Season passes<\/strong> are $329.99 plus tax, and kids&#8217; season tickets are $299.99 plus tax.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cape Smokey<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_113755\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113755\" class=\"wp-image-113755 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/CKP_3922.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Smokey is a premier ski destination in Cape Breton Nova Scotia, and one of the best Nova Scotia ski hills. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/CKP_3922.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/CKP_3922-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/CKP_3922-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-113755\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cape Smokey is a premier ski destination in Cape Breton Nova Scotia\/photo: Tourism Nova Scotia\/Corey Katz<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/capesmokey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cape Smokey<\/a>\u00a0was once Nova Scotia\u2019s best-kept winter secret. Resurrected in 2011 by volunteers after being closed for 5 years, Cape Smokey was kept open through the enthusiasm and hard work of the community. But this year, the secret is out! With investment from outside the province, Cape Smokey has transformed into a modern, European-style ski resort, and is now one of the best Nova Scotia ski hills. With 1000 ft elevation and stunning ocean views, and a speedy Gondola to take you to the top, Cape Smokey offers 16 alpine runs, with legendary apr\u00e9s-ski entertainment. Head to the Cape Smokey website for early bird pricing for 2022-23.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ben Eoin<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_113756\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113756\" class=\"wp-image-113756 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/Ski-Ben-Eoin-Lodge.jpg\" alt=\"Nova Scotia's Best Ski Hills include Ski Ben Eoin in Cape Breton \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/Ski-Ben-Eoin-Lodge.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/Ski-Ben-Eoin-Lodge-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/Ski-Ben-Eoin-Lodge-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-113756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ski Ben Eoin\/Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia\/Ashley MacDonald<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Also located on beautiful Cape Breton Island near Sydney, Nova Scotia, \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.skibeneoin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ski Ben Eoin<\/a>\u00a0is Cape Breton&#8217;s winter fun park, with facilities that include a warm chalet, a licensed pub, and a Pro Shop. The hill offers 33 acres of trails at 502 vertical feet, with a carpet lift and a quad chair. \u00a0Ben Eoin has 15 km of wide, well-groomed cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails.\u00a0Ski Ben Eoin has some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibeneoin.com\/specials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cool\u00a0promotions<\/a>\u00a0this season including Stay and Ski accommodation packages, and season-long locker rental.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ski Tuonela<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever heard of <strong>Telemark Skiing<\/strong>? It&#8217;s a cross between downhill and cross country, named after the Telemark region in Norway. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skituonela.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ski Tuonela<\/a> is the Maritimes&#8217; only serviced Telemark ski area, located at an off-grid location, 20 min. from Baddeck. Offering back-country and outback skiing with a 400-foot vertical drop, and over 18 km of cross-country trails, Ski Tuonela also has equipment rentals, rustic log chalet accommodations, and a sauna.\u00a0This awesome off-grid resort has some\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skituonela.com\/rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">great deals <\/a> for those wishing to try Telemark, including a special introductory package for non-members: two days of skiing and one night\u2019s accommodation for\u00a02 persons for $185.<\/p>\n<h3>North Highlands Nordic<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_113757\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113757\" class=\"size-full wp-image-113757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/CAH_5680.jpg\" alt=\"Nova Scotia's Best Ski Hills include North Highlands Nordic \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/CAH_5680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/CAH_5680-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2021\/01\/CAH_5680-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-113757\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">North Highlands Nordic\/photo: Tourism Nova Scotia\/Adam Hill<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Last, but not least, known as &#8220;Cape Breton&#8217;s Best Secret,&#8221;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nhn.xcski.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Highlands Nordic<\/a> was founded in 1977 by a small group of enthusiastic cross-country skiers. From humble beginnings, this club has developed into a sophisticated system of professionally groomed trails, overlooking some of the best scenery Nova Scotia has to offer. The trail network has over 12 km of trails and has hosted a number of major national and regional races including the 1987 Canada Winter Games. Staying overnight? The nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=highlands+hostel&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highlands Hostel<\/a> is clean, welcoming, and 100% family-friendly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nova Scotia has some amazing opportunities for winter sports, including several options for fun family skiing. How about a warm apres-ski drink at Wentworth, Pizza night at Ben Eoin, or an off-grid weekend in a rustic chalet at\u00a0Ski Tuonela? 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