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Visit Cape Breton Waterfalls for a chance to win prizes! One of them is in Port Hawkesbury!

Hike Nova Scotia encourages you to get outside and explore our beautiful Province.

They are hosting a Hiker Challenge.

It’s tailored to showcase the best of the province while giving us fun challenges.

You hike certain distances or in certain regions over the course of a year & the reward for completing each challenge is a badge to show off on clothing or backpacks, as well as being listed on their Honour Roll.

To qualify for the Cape Breton Waterfall badge, you must visit at least 6 of the below waterfalls within 1 year. Click here to download the APP.

● Egypt Falls, Upper Margaree
● Second Branch Humes River Falls, Whycocomagh & Area
● Gairloch Mountain Falls, Baddeck & Area
● Embree’s Brook Falls, Port Hawkesbury
● Grand River Falls, Ben Eoin & East Bay Area
● Greenlink Rotary Trail Waterfall, Membertou
● Devil’s Hills Falls, Catalone & Area
● Greenlink Rotary Park Falls, Sydney
● Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park, Baddeck & Area
● Lower Falls at North River, Baddeck & Area
● Beulach Ban Falls, North Highlands
● MacIntosh Brook Trail, Pleasant Bay & Area
● Corney Brook Falls and Trail, Chéticamp & Area

The sign with the QR code has been installed in Port Hawkesbury by some of the hardworking, dedicated volunteers! As noted in their Facebook page post, to find the falls, start at the Crandall Road entrance next to the leaf and yard waste site.


  • Kelly MacMillan lives in Port Hawkesbury with her husband and son. She has been part of the team at 101.5 The Hawk for more than 25 years, sharing stories from around the region. You can join her weekdays from 10am until 2pm.

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