Cape Breton Highlands

Nova Scotia is known for its hard bouldering and lately, its hard sport routes. Few climbers know about the great climbing in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. There are over 100 kilometres of wilderness with steep walls, long beaches and thick forest. The park is known for its over 25 outstanding hiking trails, but climbers have been visiting the park for decades.

While the climbing is not the most popular, a number of multi-pitch routes can be found at Cape Clear up to 5.11a. There are a number of fun and not too serious 5.8 and 5.9 s, the only thing is you have to adventure up a long forestry road. Another crag called Second Fork has a classic 60- metre 5.8 crack. If you find yourself on the East Coast, be sure to visit this remote park.

Leslie Timms on Queensnake V2 in Bruce Peninsula National Park James Outram climbs Mount Assiniboine. First ascents of East Ridge of Mount Temple and Fuhrer Arete on Mount Robson climbed. Two routes far ahead of their time.