NS - Crags Climbing Status
Climbing Status Legend
Open - Open with no restrictions
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.
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 guidelines 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
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Halifax
Halifax Region
Carg Name | Climbing Status | Cliff Ownership | Approach Ownership | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CFB Fearwater | Private | Private | ||
Chebucto Head | NS DNR | NS TIR | ||
Eagles Nest | HRM and DND | HRM Park (Admiral Cove Park) | ||
The Lorax | 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 | NS DNR | NS DNR |
South Shore region
South Shore Region
Crag Name | Status | Cliff Ownership | Approach Ownership | Parking | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Bluff | NS DNR | NS DNR | HWY Parking | ||
Bug City | NS DNR | NS DNR | Street parking | ||
Crow's Nest | NS DE | NS DE | Crown Land | ||
Dover Island | Private | Water Acess Only | Private | 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 | NS DNR | Private/NS DNR | Private | ||
High Head | NCC | NCC | Public Road | ||
Medicine Wall | NS DNR | NS DNR | Public Road | ||
Sorrow's End | NS DNR | Private/NS DNR | Private | 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 | NS DE | NS DE | Crown Land | ||
The Skapper | Private | Private | Private road | ||
The Zoo | Private | Private | Public Road | ||
Upper Cheaters Head | NS DE | NS DE | Crown Land |
Vally - Fundy Region
Valley Fundy Region
Crag Name | Climbing Status | Cliff Ownership | Access Ownership | Parking Ownership | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sandy Cove | Private | Private | UNKNOWN | Access to this crag has been closed. Please respect this decision and do not enter. | |
Trout Cove | Private | Private | UNKNOWN | This crag is located near to, and is in full sight of near by houses. Continued access to this crag is dependent on climbers maintain a positive relationship with locals. Be respectful. | |
Gulliver's Cove | Private | Private | UNKNOWN | ||
Old Mill | King's County | King's County | Public Road | ||
Fern Gully | Direct contact with the land owner has not been made. If you enccounter any issues, or hear of any developements, please reach out to Climb Nova Scotia. In the meantime, keep a low profile and be respectful.
Houses are located very near to the wall entrance. Be discrete. | ||||
Black Hole | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | UNKNOWN |
East Shore Region
Eastern Shore Region
Title | Climbing Status | Cliff Ownership | Access Ownership | Parking Ownership | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ship Rock | Private - Nova Scotia Nature Trust | Water Access Only | Private - Nova Scotia Nature Trust | Express permission has not been granted to climbers. This is a nature reserve so leave the island as you found it. Practice leave no trace. | |
The Gloves - Glove Wall | Private | Private | N/A | As of 2021, a "do not trespass" sign has been posted. For the time being, access is presumed to be closed. Attempts to climb at Glove wall threaten any futur negotiations Climb Nova Scotia may have, so we ask that climbers stay away. | |
Gibraltar Rock | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Garden of Eden | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Bow Wall | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Howe Crag | Private | Private | HWY Parking | ||
Columbus Wall | Private | Private | HWY Parking | This crag and it's access point are on private property. Do not block gate when parking.
No campfires permitted. | |
Neverland | Private | Private | HWY Parking | Climbing at Neverland crag is prohibited. Climbing here may impede further efforts to restore and maintain access. | |
First Face | Private | Private | HWY Parking | Climb Nova Scotia continues to maintain a positive relationship with the landowners of First Face and it's access trail.
Park along the shoulder of the highway, and walk up the private road to get to the trailhead. Leave no trace and be respectful. | |
Main Face | Private | Private | HWY Parking | The land owner has asked that all climbers must be members of Climb Nova Scotia in order to access the cliff. | |
The Cave | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | Street Parking | ||
Jessie's Diner | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | Street Parking | ||
Raptor Crag | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | Street Parking | ||
Lower Railway Crag | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | Street Parking | ||
Railway Crag | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | Street Parking | ||
The Spot | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | Street Parking | Access to The Spot is open, however, the trail borders private property. Stay on the established trail and be respectful. | |
Castle | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | NS DNR - Nova scotia department of natural resources | NS DNR - NS Department of Natural Resources |
Cape Breton Region
Cape Breton Region
Title | Climbing Status | Cliff Ownership | Access Ownership | Parking Ownership | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Pond | N/A | N/A | N/A | Climbers must obtain direct approval from the landowner before accessing this crag. | |
Drive By Crag | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Lorraine Head | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Cape Dauphin | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Jigging Cove | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Black Brook | NPC - National Parks Canada | NPC - National Parks Canada | NPC - National Parks Canada | Black Brook is located in the Highland National Park. Permission must be granted by the park Superintendent. | |
Little Smokey | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Franey | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Grande Falaise | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Second Fork | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Cape Clear | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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!
