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ON THE HILL

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Stay up to date with live conditions at Cape Smokey, including wind, temperature, and visibility, so you can plan your day on the mountain.

Current Conditions

  • TEMPERATURE

    −6°C

    Feels like −11°C

  • CONDITIONS

    Snowing

    Light dry powder

  • HIGH / LOW

    −3° / −9°

    Ideal mountain cold

  • WIND

    15 km/h NW

    Gentle ridge breeze

ROAD CONDITIONS

Clear

All roads to Smokey are clear. Winter tires recommended.

5-Day Forecast

  1. Monday

    Light Snow

    Temp
    −2° / −8°
    Snow
    5 cm
    Wind
    14 km/h

  2. Tuesday

    Heavy Snow

    Temp
    −4° / −10°
    Snow
    8 cm
    Wind
    18 km/h

  3. Wednesday

    PM Sun

    Temp
    −1° / −6°
    Snow
    1 cm
    Wind
    10 km/h

  4. Thursday

    Sunny

    Temp
    0° / −5°
    Snow
    0 cm
    Wind
    8 km/h

  5. Friday

    Snow Showers

    Temp
    −3° / −9°
    Snow
    4 cm
    Wind
    12 km/h

Snow Report

  • Overnight Snow

    Last 12 hours

    8 cm

  • 24-Hour Snow

    Fresh powder storm

    14 cm

  • Base Depth

    Packed powder base

    92 cm

  • Season Total

    Above annual average

    247 cm

SMOKEY MAP

46.62° N  ·  60.43° W

SELECT ANY COMBINATION · layers can be visible together

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

Layers & legend

CAPE SMOKEY · NOVA SCOTIA

Explore every
way up.

ACTIVITIES

SKI RUN DIFFICULTY

  • EASY
  • MODERATE
  • VERY DIFFICULT
  • MOST DIFFICULT
OPEN in Google Maps EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF SMOKEY
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

Read the map

READ THE MAP

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

Mountain Safety Highlights

  • Stay in Control
  • Wear a Helmet
  • Know the Trail Signs
  • Respect Closed Areas
  • Report Accidents
    to Ski Patrol
  • Ride Lifts Safely
  • Yield to Skiers Below
  • Check Weather & Snow Conditions

Live views

Live Webcams

PLAN YOUR VISIT

OPERATING HOURS

SUMMER 2026

Daily Operating Hours

10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Last Ride Up at 6:00 PM

Opening Date: June 12, 2026

We are open daily throughout the summer season.

October Hours

Starting October 9

Last gondola ride up
5:30 PM
Last gondola ride down
6:00 PM

Experience Includes

  • Gondola rides
  • Scenic hiking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Paddle-boarding
  • Disc golf
  • Mini golf

All included with your visit.

And more ↗

Additional Info

Bike rentals are available on-site, or you’re welcome to bring your own.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for a season of sunshine, adventure, and ocean views.

WINTER 2025–2026

Daily Operation Time

9:30 am – 4:20 pm

Season Opens: December 17, 2025

From April 13, 2026

We are open Friday to Sunday each week.
Closed Monday through Thursday.

  • MONClosed
  • TUEClosed
  • WEDClosed
  • THUClosed
  • FRIOpen
  • SATOpen
  • SUNOpen

Holiday & school-break exceptions

During the dates listed below, we are open 7 days a week:

December / January
December 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Nova Scotia Heritage Day
February 16–17, 2026
Nova Scotia Spring Break
March 16–20, 2026
PEI Spring Break
March 16–20, 2026
New Brunswick Spring Break
March 2–6, 2026
Easter
April 6–7, 2026

PLEASE NOTE

We are closed on December 25, 2025.

Last weekend for skiing & snowboarding

April 24–25, 2026

Winter season ends on April 25, 2026