A Fall Hiking Festival in the spectacular Cape Breton Highlands.
Hike the Highlands Festival: September 14-23, 2012
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
This ten day hiking festival features more than 20 guided hikes, workshops, evening activities and more! Set in the Cape Breton Highlands along the world renowned Cabot Trail, our hikes offer some of the most spectacular coastal scenery and hiking trails in the world. We’ve attracted hikers from across Canada, the United States and Europe…and they keep coming back for more.
Come Hike with Us!
A Great Line-up of Hikes
The festival is pleased to announced its 2012 schedule of hikes. Six new hikes will be offered including a sunrise and sunset hike. As well seven hikes are returning from past years. There are a total of 26 guided hikes in this year’s festival. Check out the Hiking Schedule
3 Peaks Challenge
Hike the Highlands Festival presents the 3rd Annual Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge – Saturday, July 21, 2012. Climb to new heights! Check out the Gallery
A Video View of the Highlands
Check out this video from the top of Broad Cove Mountain, taken during one of our past hikes, for a sense of the awesome scenery you’ll find at our festival!