Upcoming events.
Wednesday NS Walks at the Keppoch
Step by step, we’re building a healthier community 💚
Join our walking group - fun, and open to everyone! 🚶♀️🚶♂️
📍 Meet-up location: Keppoch Mountain (193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow, B2G 2K8)
📅 Day & Time: Every Wednesday @ 10:00AM
📩 Message us for more information. Sign up at NS Walks
All walks will be lead by trained NS Walks leaders.
Come walk, chat, and enjoy fresh air with us—no pressure, just movement and community. See you on the trails!
Wednesday Weekly Rides
Join our Wednesday weekly group bike ride for fitness, fun, and community!
📍 Meet: Main parking lot at the Keppoch lodge (193 Keppoch Road)
📅 Date: Every Wednesday
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM (Duration ~ 1.5 hours)
🚴♀️ Levels: Intermediate/Advance riders
Riders will need to purchase a Pete's Cyclery club membership ($40.00). For more information on payment, contact petescycleryandoutdoor@gmail.com.
See you on the trails!
Short Track MTB for Beginners - Pete's Cyclery
Every Thursday starting June 4 @ 6PM for 4 weeks. Ends on June 25, 2026 (pushed back one week due to weather).
Riders will need to purchase a Pete's Cyclery club membership ($40.00). For more information on this group and payment, contact petescycleryandoutdoor@gmail.com.
Hike Towards the Keppoch Mountain Badge
Spend a weekend at the Keppoch and make huge strides towards earning your Keppoch Hiking Badge! This is in partnership with Hike Nova Scotia's Hiker Challenge Badges program that showcases the province's beautiful hiking trails. The reward - a badge to show off on clothing or backpacks, as well as being listed on the Honour Roll!
📍 Keppoch Mountain (193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow, B2G 2K8)
📅 Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21
There a few options to participate in this weekend's hiking event:
✅Sign up for a guided hike on one or both days (pre-registration required):
* SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH @ 9:30AM: Game Changer, Shindig Hollow & White Rock Trail (~ 11 km)
* SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST @ 9:30AM: East of Awesome, Summit Loop, Big Allan (via Widow Joe) (~ 8km)
✅Come and hike at your own time and pace. We'll have a map and guide sheet to assist you.
We will also have some awesome swag and draw prizes available for all participants! In addition, we'll have some lunch options available back at the lodge ($5.00).
👉 For more information or to register for the guided hikes, send email to info@thekeppoch.ca
See you on the trails!
Summer Solstice Night Hike at the Keppoch
Come celebrate on the longest day with a beautiful guided night hike at the Keppoch! We will be meeting at the Keppoch lodge and then hike along the beautiful Summit Loop trail. We will also celebrate at the end with s’mores by the firepit (pending Nova Scotia burn ban).
Keppoch Mountain (193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow, B2G 2K8)
Sunday June 21 @ 6PM
To register, email info@thekeppoch.ca
See you on the trails!
Bug Walks at the Keppoch with Randy Lauff
What critters lie in wait in the ponds of the Keppoch? Did you know that no insect sets out to pollinate our wildflowers? What are they doing there?
Some insects have a lot of gall, but they’re still nice. Let’s learn about them, too! Join StFX entomologist for an hour-long walk to explore the wonderful richness of insects at The Keppoch!
📍 Location: Meet at the Keppoch Lodge (193 Beaver Meadow Road)
📅 Dates: Saturdays - June 27, July 11, July 25 & August 8
🕕 Time: 10:00 AM
👉 For more information or to register for the walk (max 12 participants per walk), send email to info@thekeppoch.ca.
See you on the trails!
The Fiddlers Fondo: Keppoch’s Highland Grand Gravel Event
Kick off Highland Games weekend with a ride through the scenic backroads, gravel routes, and trails surrounding Keppoch Mountain.
The Fiddlers Fondo is a community gravel cycling event designed for all ages and abilities — from family-friendly trail loops to endurance gravel challenges through the heart of Antigonish County. Riders will start and finish at Keppoch, helping launch the celebrations for the Antigonish Highland Games weekend.
📅 Sunday, July 5, 2026
⏰ Staged starts beginning at 9:00 AM (full schedule to follow)
Ride Options:
🚲 The Wee Highlander (~4–8 km)
A fun and accessible loop through Game Changer and Shindig Hollow trails — perfect for youth, families, and first-time riders. This is for the young and young at heart.
🚲 The Caber (~20 km)
A scenic backroad loop climbing Keppoch Mountain before returning through Ohio and St. Josephs.
🚲 The Thistle (~40 km)
An extended gravel adventure through Keppoch’s upper backroads and the rugged beauty of Antigonish County’s backcountry.
🚲 The Highlander (~60 km)
The signature endurance route featuring challenging gravel terrain and sweeping rural landscapes. Final route selection will depend on road conditions closer to the event.
🚵 Bike Recommendation:
Gravel bike, Hybrid bike, or Mountain bike with tires of a minimum of 40c or 1.9”. There is some rougher terrain that a larger tire will aid in the safety of the rider. A smaller tire is allowed but not recommended.
Chainless Mayhem at the Keppoch
Welcome to the only downhill chainless stage race in the Maritimes! Fastest time over all stages wins the day.
Event Location: The Keppoch (193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow, B2G 2K8)
Event start time: 10:00 a.m. (Racers should aim for 9 a.m. arrival)
Riders under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian throughout the race.
Event Details and information will be posted on the Keppoch's website and emailed to registrants prior to the event.
The Extravaganza Gravity Festival
Saturday October 10th Skyline DH & GRANITE Whip-Off
Sunday October 11th - The Enduro
Event Start Times: 10am racers should be onsite for 9am!
More information about the race will be posted in the near future.
Youth MTB Camp with Pete's Cyclery
For more information on this Youth MTB Camp, please contact Pete’s Cyclery petescycleryandoutdoor@gmail.com or 902-714-2453.
International Trails Day
Let’s celebrate the trails that connect us to nature and each other. Whether you're hiking, biking, or just enjoying a peaceful walk, this will be a perfect day to explore the beauty around us.
✅ 50% off all trail day passes
📍 Keppoch Mountain (193 Keppoch Road)
📅 Saturday, June 6th
See you on the trails!
Bike Shuttle Opening Weekend
The wait is over 🙌 We’re officially gearing up for our bike shuttle service to open up on May 23 & 24!
📍Keppoch Mountain (193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow)
📅Saturdays & Sundays @ 10AM-5PM * Potential Friday evening shuttle services throughout the summer - TBA
👉Purchase your season's pass or day pass in advance - Keppoch Webstore
Come ride, connect, and celebrate the start of another incredible season on the trails. We'll provide more updates as the start date approaches.
See you on the trails!🔥
Flavio Kodato Adult Skills Camp
Location: The Keppoch Mountain
193 Keppoch Rd, Antigonish, NS B2G 2K8
Cost: $135/person
Must be a cycling NS, NB or PEI member or purchase an OEM for $15?
Who: Anyone who wants to improve their skills, however this is a not a beginner or learn to ride camp and participants must be able to ride all black trails and features at Keppoch. If you have never ridden at Keppoch you should be comfortable ridding steep, loose and rough terrain. Any drops located on the trails have b lines to navigate around them.
All proceeds from the camp go to support The Keppoch!
For more information and to register, visit the CCN registration website…
2026 Keppoch Gravity Camp With Flavio Kodato Presented by Pete's Cyclery
Date: Saturday May 16- Sunday 17th, 2026, 10am to 5pm
Location: The Keppoch Mountain
193 Keppoch Rd, Antigonish, NS B2G 2K8
Cost: $125/person
Must be a cycling NS, NB or PEI member or purchase an OEM for $15?
Who: Athletes ages 12 to 17. Please note that this is a High Performance Camp and not a beginner or learn to ride camp and participants must be able to ride all black trails and features at Keppoch. If you have never ridden at keppoch you should be comfortable ridding steep, loose and rough terrain. Any drops located on the trails have b lines to navigate around them.
To register and for more information, visit Cycling Nova Scotia Events page on website.
Mother's Day Walk at the Keppoch
🌸 Mother’s Day Walk – Bring the Whole Family! 🌸
Celebrate at the Keppoch and take a beautiful nature walk with mom!
All family day passes will be 50% off. In addition, we'll have complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and desserts served back at the lodge.
📍 Keppoch Mountain (193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow, B2G 2K8)
📅 Sunday, May 10
🕒 Lodge Open @ 10am-3pm
No registration needed—just show up and walk together.💕
See you on the trails!
International Women's Day at the Keppoch
We want to celebrate all women that visit the Keppoch on Sunday, March 8th with some EPPOCH discounts:
✅ FREE trail day passes (XC skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking)
✅ 15% off all memberships, rental fees and merchandise
✅ Enter to win some awesome prizes!
Keppoch Friend Day - 2 for 1 Rentals
Come explore the mountain with your best friend and receive our special 2 for 1 winter equipment rentals on XC skis, snowshoes and sleds. After your adventure, unwind with a warm drink and/or lunch served (12-2pm) back at the lodge.
Snowshoe at Night Hike at the Keppoch (WAITING LIST)
** We are currently at max capacity for this event. If you are still interested, we currently have a waiting list. We apologize for the inconvenience but are happy to see there is so much interest! **
Bring your headlamps and join us for an EPPOCH night of hiking on the Keppoch trails! We'll take you through an evening of snowshoeing through the Game Changer and Shindig Hollow trails.
⏱️ Time: 7:00pm (meet at the lodge 15 minutes before the hike).
📍 Meeting Place: Keppoch lodge
👉 Equipment: We have a limited amount of snowshoes and walking poles to rent.
💲 Cost: Members are FREE; non-members $5.75
This hike will take place on a relatively flat terrain, ~ 3km and will take an hour to complete. At the end, we'll enjoy some s'mores, hot chocolate/tea back at the lodge.
To register for this event, email info@thekeppoch.ca.
Sleds & S'mores
Bring the sleds, bring the fun, and bring your sweet tooth! Enjoy a day at the Keppoch with sledding and relaxing by the fire at our s'more station. All sled rentals will be FREE!
Winter Scavenger Hunt
A great family activity to get out on the Keppoch trails to explore! An exciting adventure packed with clues, challenges, and prizes at the lodge.
EAST SUMMIT GUIDED SNOWSHOE HIKE
Keppoch will be hosting a Guided Snowshoe Hike on the East Summit trail. This will be a relatively is a moderately challenging hike ~ 4.4 km (both ascending and descending) with an elevation climb of 135m. These group hikes are a great opportunity to meet others while overseeing the beautiful snow-covered evergreens and scenic trail views. We will have hot chocolate and coffee available to warm up by the fireplace at the lodge after the hike!
* Date & Time: Sunday, February 15th @ 10:00AM
* Meeting Time & Place: Meet at the Keppoch lodge 15 minutes before the hike.
* Equipment: We have a limited amount of snowshoes and walking poles to rent. These can be booked in advance https://botrow.com/keppoch-shop/
* Cost: Members are FREE; non-members $5.75
If you are interested in signing up, please email info@thekeppoch.ca as spaces are limited.
XC SKI MAINTENANCE & TIPS WORKSHOPS
The Keppoch is excited to be hosting a XC Ski Maintenance and Tips Workshop at the Keppoch Lodge with “That Ski Guy” Ike Whitehead.
Cross country skiing is an activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Ike will provide an informal session on how you can get involved, topics to be discussed are equipment selection, how to maintain your equipment, wax vs less wax, and clothing requirements. Whether you are new to cross-country skiing or need a refresher, this workshop is a great opportunity to ask questions and receive hands-on practice.
SESSION DETAILS:
Saturday:
10:30am - 12:00pm: Beginner's introduction to XC skiing and waxing clinic (no registration required)
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch break
1:00pm - 2:30pm: XC Ski tips and tricks on the trails (Registration is required. Fee is free for members; $11.40 for non-members).
Sunday:
10:30am - 12:00pm: Review of XC ski waxing and short ski tips on the trail (no registration required).
Equipment: Please bring your own XC ski equipment to the workshop. If you don't have any equipment, Keppoch has some to rent and will need to be booked in advance to ensure availability. Antigonish Town and County is another option to rent equipment.
To register, send email to info@thekeppoch.ca. Maximum 10 participants for ski tips and lessons on the trails.
KEPPOCH XC SKI DAY
All XC ski rentals and trail passes will be 50% off. Chili lunch (chili and a bun) for $5.00 will be served from 12-2 or until sold out.
FAMILY GUIDED SNOWSHOE HIKE
Keppoch will be hosting a family friendly Guided Snowshoe Hike on our Family Snowshoe Day. This will be a relatively easy hike along flat terrain on our Game Changer and Shindig Hollow Trails (~3km). These group hikes are a great opportunity to meet others while overseeing the beautiful snow-covered evergreens and scenic trail views. We will have hot chocolate and coffee available to warm up by the fireplace at the lodge after the hike! In addition, we will be serving Taco in a Bag and Hot Dog lunches from 12-2pm ($5.00).
* Date: Sunday, February 8th. Two sessions available to sign up - 10:30AM & 1:30PM
* Meeting Time & Place: Meet at the Keppoch lodge 15 minutes before the hike.
* Equipment: We have a limited amount of snowshoes and walking poles to rent. These can be booked in advance https://botrow.com/keppoch-shop/
* Cost: Members are FREE; non-members $5.75
If you are interested in signing up, please email info@thekeppoch.ca as spaces are limited.
LEARN TO SNOWBOARD AT THE KEPPOCH
Maritime Jibbers will be hosting youth learn to snowboard sessions from ages 8-16 every Sunday for 6 weeks starting February 8th. For more details and to register, visit https://maritimejibbers.uplifterinc.com
KEPPOCH FAMILY SNOWSHOE DAY - 50% OFF ALL SNOWSHOE RENTALS
The Keppoch will be hosting a Snowshoe Family Day on Sunday, February 8 @ 10AM - 4PM. All snowshoe rentals will be 50% off (limited quantities).
Keppoch will also be offering:
✅ Family Guided Snowshoe Hike @ 10:30AM and 1:30PM. The route distance is approximately 3km on a relatively flat trail. It will take approximately 1 hour to complete as a group. Pre-registration is required (email info@thekeppoch.ca)
✅ 50% off Trail Day Passes
✅ 15% off all Keppoch Merchandise
✅ 15% off Family Membership (in person)
✅ Taco in a Bag or Hot Dog lunch with Juice Box and Small Chocolate (12-2pm) - $5.00
✅ FREE S'more making station
✅ Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and tea!
✅ Winter Scavenger Hunt and prizes!
Come join us for a winter adventure on the mountain! See you on the trails!
"DO YOU WANNA BUILD A SNOWMAN" AT THE KEPPOCH
Join us at the Keppoch for a party event that is all about the snowman! We will have many activities set up such as outdoor snowman building, crafts and cookies to decorate!
KEPPOCH WINTER BIRDHOUSE CRAFT WEEKEND
Join us for a fun and creative craft weekend! Bring your imagination and turn a simple birdhouse into a masterpiece. All supplies provided. Participants can also bring their own outdoor accents to add. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves art and nature!
XC SKI MAINTENANCE & TIPS WORKSHOPS
The Keppoch is excited to be hosting a XC Ski Maintenance and Tips Workshop at the Keppoch Lodge with “That Ski Guy” Ike Whitehead. We have 2 weekend options to choose from:
January 10 & 11
February 14 & 15
Cross country skiing is an activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Ike will provide an informal session on how you can get involved, topics to be discussed are equipment selection, how to maintain your equipment, wax vs less wax, and clothing requirements. Whether you are new to cross-country skiing or need a refresher, this workshop is a great opportunity to ask questions and receive hands-on practice.
SESSION DETAILS:
Saturday:
10:30am - 12:00pm: Beginner's introduction to XC skiing and waxing clinic
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch to be provided
1:00pm - 2:30pm: XC Ski tips and tricks on the trails
Sunday:
10:30am - 12:00pm: Review of XC ski waxing and short ski tips on the trail
Equipment: Please bring your own XC ski equipment to the workshop. If you don't have any equipment, Keppoch has some to rent and will need to be booked in advance to ensure availability. Antigonish Town and County is another option to rent equipment.
Cost: Free for members; $12 for non-members.
To register, send email to info@thekeppoch.ca. Maximum 10 participants for ski tips and lessons on the trails.