BIG CHILL 2026 is a snowshoeing event in the beautiful Annapolis Valley on February 28, 2026. Join us solo or grab a group and sign up for your distance of choice together! It's a great way to spend a winter day with friends & family!
Snowshoe distances are 5kms, 15kms (one loop) and 30kms (two loops).
Register online in advance at www.givetolive.ca/chill
Save by registering early!
Early Bird registration fee in effect til January 5, 2026: Only $30/person
After January 5 at midnight AST: $60/person
All monies raised go to support youth-at-risk in Annapolis County Fundraising minimums are:
5kms - $300/person
15kms & 30kms - $500/person
Start Times:
8:00am - 30kms
10:00am - 15kms
2:00pm - 5kms
To learn more about the event visit www.givetolive.ca/chill
What happens if there's no snow on February 28?
Great question! We have March 7 as a rain date, if needed, but being Maritimers, we just roll with it and it goes on as a winter hike!
Need snowshoes?
Hike Nova Scotia has a great list of places you can buy, rent or borrow them from: www.hikenovascotia.ca/resources-snowshoeing/
Hope to see you there