Hiking Package

Welcome to The Fairmount Trail

Fairmount was originally known as Hallowell Grant and was farmed by many early Scottish settlers.  In 1892 the name was changed to Fairmount because of the beautiful views of the countryside.

The Fairmount Hiking Trail is managed by the Antigonish Hiking and Biking Trails Association and the trail can be found on highway 337 North, 10km from Antigonish.  The trail head is signed on the left hand side of the road and a large parking area is provided. The trail system here consists of a series of stacked loops allowing hikers to enjoy routes ranging from a short 20 minute, 3 km hike to a 4 hour, 10.8 km hike. 

There are 6 loops in total, all offering a different experience.
The Bridges and Ponds Loop - fields and mixed forest
The Highfield Loop - climbs to view of Antigonish Harbour and St. George's Bay
The Look-off Loop - hearty climb to view of Antigonish Harbour
The Skyline Loop - top of mountain, ravine, & view of Northumberland Strait
The Ravines Loop - through the ravine and back to Skyline Loop
The Back Loop - follows brook to look-off and returns to Ravines Loop

Bring your camera and binoculars.  If you would like to end your hike with a swim bring your bathing suit and take a short drive to Mahoney's Beach.  You can take a gentle walk along the rocky/sandy shore of the St. Georges Bay. It is a popular area for bird watchers and rock collectors.  The beach is host to the endangered piping plover.  At low tide you can take a walk along the sandbars.  The water is safe for swimming, but the beach is not supervised.
 

Other Trails in the area include
Beaver Mountain Hiking Trail
Cape George Hiking Trails
James River Falls Hiking Trail (Difficult)

Two Night Package Includes
2 nights in deluxe accommodation
Your choice of a bottle of Jost red or white wine in your room on arrival
Full country breakfast each morning, starting with our signature fresh fruit cup
1-nutritious packed lunch and bottled water per person
Trail brochure with map for trail of your choice (if available)
Package Rate: 
High Season July 1-Sept. 30: $220 per couple, plus tax
Low Season Oct. 1-June. 30: $190 per couple, plus tax

Three Night Package Includes
3 nights in deluxe accommodation
Your choice of a bottle of Jost red or white wine in your room on arrival
Full country breakfast each morning, starting with our signature fresh fruit cup
2-nutritious packed lunches and bottled water per person
Trail brochure with map for trail of your choice (if available)
Package Rate: 
High Season July 1-Sept. 30: $330 per couple, plus tax
Low Season Oct. 1-June. 30: $285 per couple, plus tax




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