A Fall Hiking Festival in the spectacular Cape Breton Highlands!
Hike the Highlands Festival, September 12-18, 2026 ... Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
A seven-day hiking festival on the Cabot Trail (and Northern Cape Breton) that features guided hikes, evening activities & presentations, the hiker distance award, opening & closing ceremonies and a photo contest.
Festival Updates & News (August 1, 2026)
1) Check out our 2025 Hike the Highlands Festival Closing show on youtube -
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