Once again, rock climbers from across Canada and the United States will flock to one of the most isolated and unique Bouldering areas along the East Coast. After taking the short boat ride to Dover Island, the climbers will spend two memorable days enjoying the breathtaking coastal scenery and challenging climbing problems that the island offers, while meeting climbers from many different areas at the only offshore climbing event in the world.
Climb Nova Scotia (CNS), a non-profit, volunteer based group, was founded in 1991 by a small group of dedicated local climbers with a goal to support all climbing interests including trad climbing, sport climbing, ice climbing, indoor climbing, bouldering, and to serve beginners and experienced climbers alike in Nova Scotia area.
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August 2nd & 3rd 2014 will mark Climb Nova Scotia's 13th Annual Boulderfest located in West Dover, Nova Scotia, 35 minutes from Halifax. Dover Island is a small rocky island along the south shore of Nova Scotia, near Peggy's Cove. Each year for the past thirteen years Climb Nova Scotia has hosted the largest bouldering festival east of Montreal, where climbers from all over North America come to sample some of the best bouldering Nova Scotia has to offer. The event typically attracts over 100 participants each year and generates a supportive partnership between various sponsors, including local businesses, organizations, and climbing companies.
Important Information
If it rains, the event might be pushed back a day to Aug 3rd & Aug 4th
Boulderfest is held on Dover Island, 1km offshore from West Dover, Nova Scotia, Canada.
GPS Coordinates: 44.4916660, -63.8690780
More information can be found through CNS website. Cover photo by Ruby Photography. All other images are courtesy of CNS, copyrights applied.
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