Skiing in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is a ski destination in Canada, part of the North America region, with 4 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 12m to 285m, giving a vertical range of 273m. Across the area there are 34km of prepared pistes. There are 86 runs in total - 24 easy, 34 intermediate, 16 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 10 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 4 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Ski Wentworth, Ski Cape Smokey, Ben Eoin and Ski Martock. The ski season typically runs from November to May. A daily adult lift pass costs around €101 on average.
Ski Resorts in Nova Scotia
4 ski resorts in Nova Scotia
Ben Eoin
Ben Eoin is a ski area in Nova Scotia, Canada. It has 5.3 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 12 m to 155 m, a vertical drop of 143 m.
Ski Cape Smokey
At Cape Smokey you will discover breathtaking landscapes and pristine coastlines that will leave you in awe. Visit us and see for yourself.
Ski Martock
Ski Martock — 60 years of skiing, snowboarding and snow in the Avon Valley, Nova Scotia. Lift tickets, season passes, snow school, rentals and night skiing 45 minutes from Halifax.
Ski Wentworth
Ski Wentworth is a premier year-round outdoor destination in the Atlantic Provinces, offering winter downhill, snowboarding, and cross-country ski trips. With over 90 years of adventure, it also provides spring, summer, and fall activities like mountain biking and hiking.
Nova Scotia at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 4 resorts
Total Resorts
4
Total Piste km
34 km
Total Lifts
20
Elevation Range
12–285 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
86
Top Resorts in Nova Scotia
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Wentworth | 17 | 226 | 13 |
| Ski Cape Smokey | 7 | 269 | 2 |
| Ben Eoin | 5 | 143 | 2 |
| Ski Martock | 5 | 162 | 3 |
Season Calendar - Nova Scotia
When each resort is open for skiing
Plan Your Ski Holiday to Nova Scotia
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