Crag Status
Climbing Status Legend
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Closed - Based on landowner requests or communications, CNS does not advise that climbers visit this crag. Visiting this crag may impede future efforts to maintain, re-establish and/or secure access in the region.
Unknown - Access status is unknown to Climb Nova Scotia at this time. Please reach out if you have any information.
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Access Concerns Present - Access issues and/or concerns are currently present. As always, climbers should keep a low profile and be on their best behavior. See notes for details on how you can help us maintain a good relationship with landowners.
Restrictions or Guidelines Present - CNS advises that climbers adhere to specific guidlines or restrictions requested by the landowner. See notes for details.
We strive to keep this information as up to date as possible, however the access status of a crag is never guaranteed and may change without notice.
To find out more on how you can help better maintain access to our crags, see our Climber Liability page
Carg Name | Climbing Status | Cliff Ownership | Approach Ownership | Notes |
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CFB Fearwater | Tolerated | Private | Private | |
Chebucto Head | Open | NS DNR | NS TIR | |
Eagles Nest | Open | HRM and DND | HRM Park (Admiral Cove Park) | |
The Lorax | Tolerated | Crown Land | Private/Crown | Keep a low profile on the approach. Park on the right side of Aarons Way. Do not park on Tamridge Lane (privately owened). |
Virginia Slab | Open | NS DNR | NS DNR |
Halifax
Carg Name | Status | Cliff Ownership | Approach Ownership | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Bluff | Open | NS DNR | NS DNR | |
Bug City | Open | NS DNR | NS DNR | |
Crow's Nest | Open | NS DE | NS DE | |
Dover Island | Open | Private | Water Acess Only | Parking and boat access to Dover can be provided by Rod at the Ocean Spray B&B. See our "Land Access" page for more info. Dogs are not permitted on the island. |
Easter Island | Tolerated | NS DNR | Private/NS DNR | |
High Head | Open | NCC | NCC | |
Medicine Wall | Open | NS DNR | NS DNR | |
Sorrow's End | Tolerated | NS DNR | Private/NS DNR | Nice View Drive is privately owned and serves as a driveway for local residents. Park on the right side of the road so as not to block the driveway. If there are 3-4 cars already parked, turn back and park at the gate. Consider carpooling if you are arriving with more than one car.
Keep a low profile when parking and hiking in, as the main entry point and parking is dependent on climbers maintaining a positive relationship with locals. |
The Kitchen | Open | NS DE | NS DE | |
The Skapper | Unknown | Private | Private | |
The Zoo | Unknown | Private | Private | |
Upper Cheaters Head | Open | NS DE | NS DE |
Southern Shore
Climb Nova Scotia would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Viewpoint.ca for their support of our ongoing access initiatives.
Viewpoint.ca is a very handy website that provides real estate information for Nova Scotia properties via a handy map interface. Through Viewpoint, CNS is able to monitor the status of important climbing destinations around the province.
If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell real estate in Nova Scotia, Viewpoint.ca is a great resource that also offers mortgage and insurance services. Thank you Viewpoint for your help!
