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2026 Hike for Valley Hospice & Palliative Care

May 3rd at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for the

2026 Hike for Hospice & Palliative Care!

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, we will gather once again for the Hike for Hospice, a family-friendly walk that raises essential funds for hospice and palliative care programs supporting individuals and families across the Annapolis Valley. This year, the event is presented by Valley Credit Union!

Aqua coloured star with "new location" and a map with a pin on itAnd we’re hosting at a new location this year! Spread the word!

The Hike for Hospice will be taking place at the Coldbrook & District Lions Club – 1416 S Bishop Rd, Coldbrook, NS

This year marks the 14th year of our community coming together to raise funds and to celebrate the compassionate care that Valley Hospice, Annapolis Valley Palliative Care and other care teams provide to those experiencing life-limiting illness, end-of-life, and bereavement.

Register Now or Donate to the Hike

Download Pledge Sheet (PDF) • Download Poster (PDF) • Hike Routes (PDF)

New for 2026, the Hike is fundraising with a clear goal: Helping purchase two cuddle beds for Valley Hospice. A cuddle bed is designed for palliative care and is certified for use by two people, helping make it possible for a loved one to lie safely beside a patient and offering closeness, comfort, and connection when time is precious.

How to Take Part

  • Register as an individual, join or form a team, or make your hike virtual from any location.
  • There is no registration fee. We encourage you to fundraise or donate to support Valley Hospice Foundation.
  • There are two distances for the hike: 5 km or 3 km. Choose a distance that works for you.

Resources:

Register Now or Donate to the Hike
Download Poster (PDF)
Download Pledge Sheet (PDF)
Route Maps (PDF) (distances approximate)
Sponsorship Information (PDF)

Schedule (May 3, 2026)

1:00 p.m. – Check-in, BBQ & live music (Coldbrook and District Lions Club)
2:00 p.m. – Group hike departs
The event takes place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather!

Group of people in purple Hike for Hospice t-shirts gathering outside a blue building under a bright blue sky A group of three people, two women and a man, wearing purple t-shirts and holding a sign that says "Walking in memory of Dorothy" A mom, dad and two sons wearing purple t-shirts and holding a sign that says "Walking in memory of Nanny Mary Lou xo"

Who Will You Hike For?

Many hikers walk in memory of someone special, or to honour a personal connection to hospice and palliative care in the Annapolis Valley. Being together in community is at the heart of the Hike for Valley Hospice & Palliative Care.

Not hiking? Join us anyway – arrive around 1:00 p.m. for music and social time, and cheer on our hikers at 2:00 p.m. as they head out.

Contact:

DawnaR.MacIvor@nshealth.ca | 902‑679‑3471

Details

Organizer

Venue

  • Coldbrook and District Lions Club
  • 1416 South Bishop Rd
    Coldbrook, Nova Scotia B4R 1C5 Canada     + Google Map