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On the hill

On the hill

Activities that begin at Cape Smokey

SMOKEY MAP

46.62° N  ·  60.43° W

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HIKING TRAILS KAYAK / PADDLE BOARDING HIKING · CS2 HIKING · CS3 HIKING · CS4 HIKING · IDH1 / HAWLEY LAKE Gondola · Base ATLANTIC GONDOLA SNOWMOBILE TRAILS POMA The Cube Marina Phase I CAMPGROUND GOLF CLUBHOUSE HAWLEY LAKE · CANOE / SUP BIKE PARK VIA FERRATA HOTEL · SPA · WATERFRONT P1 P2 P · MARINA ALPINE COASTER · A / B HIKING · HIGHLANDS LOOP HIKING · SUMMIT / HAWLEY LAKE HIKING · EASTERN CONNECTION C1 C3 C5 C7 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 D1 D2 Lift C Lift D Lift E CORMORANT ROCK ATLANTIC OCEAN TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN CABOT TRAIL CABOT TRAIL

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CAPE SMOKEY · NOVA SCOTIA

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ACTIVITIES

SKI RUN DIFFICULTY

  • EASY
  • MODERATE
  • VERY DIFFICULT
  • MOST DIFFICULT
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Trails

WINTER · TRAIL DIRECTORY

TRAILS

16 numbered routes from the KMZ

  1. 01Bunny HillEASY
  2. 02Country MileEASY
  3. 03Racers EdgeMODERATE
  4. 04Hecklers HighwayMODERATE
  5. 05BoomerangMODERATE
  6. 06Racing PitchMODERATE
  7. 07Chicken ChuteMODERATE
  8. 08Jigs & ReelsEASY + MODERATE
  9. 09Sneek A PeekEASY
  10. 10Pit FallVERY DIFFICULT
  11. 11Cliff HangerMOST DIFFICULT
  12. 12Check Me ShortsMOST DIFFICULT
  13. 13Hickory Dickory & DockVERY DIFFICULT
  14. 14Far SideMODERATE
  15. 15Snowboard HeavenMODERATE
  16. 16ChokerMOST DIFFICULT

10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 16 NOT GROOMED

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SKI DIFFICULTY
Same colors for current + future

●  Beginner / easy
Green · current + future

■  Medium / intermediate
Blue · current + future

◆  Difficult / advanced
Black · current + future

Lifts · gondolas · POMA
Same navy cable style

C / D / E codes identify future runs. Ratings follow the conceptual master plan.

  • Summer trails · copper
  • Alpine Coaster · red
  • Snowmobile · purple
  • Cabot Trail · main road

SUMMER TRAIL NETWORK

Copper · all hiking + biking trails

Red · Alpine Coaster options A / B

Solid · hiking / downhill MTB

Dashed · Enduro mountain biking

Click a point or route for information.

FUTURE OF SMOKEY

SKI EXPANSION
Connected ski corridors
Lifts C / D / E

SUMMER EXPANSION
Golf · campground · recreation

SUMMIT EXPERIENCES
Mi’kmaw Basket Tower
The Cube · Tree Walk

SEASIDE VILLAGE
Marina · hotel · spa
Roads · parking · waterfront

CORMORANT ROCK
Chalet footprints · decks
Roads and pedestrian access

CAPE SMOKEY · JUNE 2026 MASTERPLAN + IMPORTED MAP + RESORT REFERENCES  /  ZOOM FOR DETAILS · CONCEPTUAL LOCATIONS

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Season

On the hill  /  Your day, your season

A day at Smokey

From summer trails to winter turns. Two ways to spend a memorable day above the Atlantic.

Aerial view of Cape Smokey’s green ski runs and summit base above a wide blue bay

Summer

Take the scenic route.

Ride above the coast, wander to Hawley Lake and make time for the little moments in between.

Gondola · Hiking · Hawley Lake

  1. Atlantic Gondola cabin climbing above green forest with the bay and islands behind

    01 / Arrival

    Start above the Atlantic

    Take the gondola to the summit. Let the coastline unfold beneath you, then pause for your first mountain view.

  2. Hiker with a white Samoyed dog on a forest trail

    02 / Morning

    Follow the trail to Hawley Lake

    Set out on the 5 km round-trip hike. Take your time along the trail and leave room for a peaceful break by the lake.

  3. Kayaker paddling across a calm lake ringed by forest

    03 / Midday

    A little time on the water

    Enjoy a kayaking on Hawley Lake.
    Prefer dry land? Stay lakeside and soak up the unreal scenery.

  4. Plate of lobster held up by the water at sunset

    04 / Afternoon

    Taste the regional food, then enjoy the sunset by the ocean

    Return from the lake and stop for lunch at The Cape. Add a round of summit mini golf before your final gondola ride.

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Bring walking shoes, water and layers. Plan your hike and lake stop around the last gondola ride.

Skier carving a turn on a groomed run with snow spraying, ocean coastline below

Winter

Ski above the ocean.

Fresh mountain air, ocean views and a day of turns at your own pace. This is winter at Smokey.

Ski · Snowboard · The Cape

  1. Skier with poles on the snowy summit, the Atlantic and islands behind

    01 / Arrival

    Get ready for the mountain

    Collect your equipment if renting and check the trail report. Choose open runs that suit your ability.

  2. Skier carving down a groomed slope above the coast

    02 / Morning

    Find your first turns

    Ride up and spend the morning skiing or snowboarding. New to the slopes? Start with a Snow School lesson booked in advance.

  3. Scallops searing in a cast-iron pan

    03 / Lunch

    Warm up at The Cape

    Take a proper lunch break. Refuel, warm up and share your favourite moments from the morning before heading back out.

  4. Skier standing on the summit above the snowy shoreline

    04 / Afternoon

    Make the most of the mountain

    Return to your favourite open runs, take in the Atlantic views and finish with a final run before the lifts close.

Check lift hours, weather and open terrain before your visit. Book lessons and rentals ahead when needed.

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