Cape Breton Guided Hiking Tours
Operated by Live Life In Tents
At Live Life In Tents, our goal is to help you have your best experience while on Cape Breton Island. Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a back-country enthusiast, or if this will be your first time in a forest, our guides will help you experience a wilder side of Cape Breton that you won’t get anywhere else - we can guarantee that!
We specialize in multi-day backcountry and custom/private hiking experiences but we have a couple of pre-packaged hiking tours as well. Read more below…
Private and Multi-Day Hiking Experiences
Below is a list of our private guided and multi-day experiences. Click through the link provided for more detailed breakdown of these experiences.
Seawall Multi-Day Hike
Difficulty: Advanced Hikers Only
Distance: 45-50kms
Duration: 4-days hiking (10-15km / day)
Elevation: approx 3000 ft (over 4 days)
Food: All Meals provided
If you’re looking for a bucket list hiking experience this is it! Arguably the most difficult hike in Nova Scotia is the Seawall. This hike takes you well off-trail to some of the most remote and beautiful landscape you will not find anywhere else!
Backcountry Fundamentals Course
Difficulty: Moderate-Advanced
Distance: 25 kms
Duration: 2-days hiking (10-15km / day)
Elevation: approx 1200 ft (over 2 days)
Food: All Meals provided
This weekend-long course is designed to provide you with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to safely plan and lead any single or multi-day backcountry camping trip.
This is also a great overnight hiking experience for those on a limited time-frame but want to see some of the Cape Breton backcountry.
Private Guided Services
Difficulty: Easy-Advanced
Distance: Based on experience
Duration: Based on experience
Elevation: Based on Experience
Food: Meals provided
We specialize in getting you off the beaten path to places only locals or well researched hikers will get to. Eliminate the hours spent online and tell us what you would like to to and we’ll build a custom experience for you!
Weekly Guided Hiking Tours
Below is a list of our pre-packaged half and full-day guided hiking tours.
Hidden Waterfall Tour
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6km (out and back)
Duration: 3-4hrs
Elevation: 500ft
Food: Snack Included
Explore one of the many hidden waterfalls Cape Breton has to offer. Meet your guide at LLIT HQ for this half-day tour. Walk along a valley brook to find a hidden waterfall deep within the Margaree mountainside.
The Two Peaks Challenge
Difficulty: Moderate - Advanced
Distance: 7-8km (out and back)
Duration: 5-6 hrs hiking | 8-10 total time
Elevation: 1886ft
Food: Lunch provided
This is for those of you who like a bit of a challenge. Trust us, these hikes may not be long, BUT they are steep. The juice is well worth the squeeze. We meet at LLIT HQ and head north beyond the National Park to a couple of lesser-known trails that have some of the best views you’ll find on Cape Breton Island.
Old-Growth and Waterfalls
Difficulty: INTENSE (for advanced hikers only)
Distance: 16km (out and back)
Duration: 5-6 hrs of hiking | 8-10 hrs total time
Elevation: 670ft
Food: Lunch Provided
This guided trip is the most challenging we offer. Prepare for 5-6 hours of hiking deep into the ancient old-growth forest to a two-tiered waterfall that very few know of, let alone visit. There is no trail so you will be bushwhacking, climbing over wet rocks, and crossing the river (yes, you’ll be getting wet) but, if you’re up for the challenge, we highly recommend this one!
pricing - Half-day $94.99+hst pp | Full-day $144.99+hst pp
Private Guide Services Groups of 1-4 - $550+hst/day
Multi-day and Course Rates vary
We require a 50% deposit to confirm all bookings
Private Group & Family rates are available
Some tours require a minimum of 4 people per tour otherwise We reserve the right to cancel any tour if the minimum is not met. Full refunds will be issued if we cancel any tour.
Transportation to & from Live Life In Tents HQ or, pick-up/drop-off service is available Upon request, additional fees apply.
Feel Free to contact us with any questions you may have
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