Canadian Company of Pilgrims-Halifax Chapter

05/24/2025

We would like to let all of you know that we would like you to join our new Chapter FB GROUP: Halifax Camino Pilgrims. Moving away from a FB page to a FB group will allow for much more meaningful engagement. Halifax Camino Pilgrims remains a Chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims and this will be reinforced in our ‘About Us’ section. This page will remain for a bit more time to allow members to transition to the new group, however it will be closed down in a number of weeks.

05/21/2025

Join Our First Pilgrim Walk this Spring! Saturday, May 24, 10:30 a.m., Rails to Trails/Bike and Bean Directions: 5401 St. Margarets Bay Road, Upper Tantallon
Distance/duration: Up to 10Km / 2 hours if desired
Degree of difficulty: Easy Special instructions: There is parking on both sides. We can do coffee after if anyone is interested. Leaders: Miriam Rostek and Debbie Whyte

05/13/2025

Walk with Camino pilgrims! Here is the list of our walks in Nova Scotia for 2025. Join one (or more!) with past & future pilgrims, to connect or to train for an upcoming Camino. Returnees from a variety of Caminos can share their experiences. Full details of each walk are in the attachments to this post. Close to the dates you'll see reminders and any cancellations here on Facebook.

Saturday, May 24, 10:30 a.m., Rails to Trails/Bike and Bean Trail
Thursday, June 5, 10:30 a.m., Hobson Lake Trail in Blue Mountain Birch Coves Wilderness
Saturday, June 21,10:30 a.m. , Cape Split (Annapolis Valley)
Wednesday, July 2, 10 a.m., Lake William Trail (Waverley)
Sunday, July 27, 10:30 a.m., Walk & wine tour Wolfville/Grand Pre (St James Day walk, in the Annapolis Valley)
Thursday, Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m., Victoria Park (Truro).
Saturday, Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m., Halifax waterfront walk
Thursday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., Nine Mile River trail (Hants Co)
Sunday, Sept. 21, 6:30 a.m., SUNRISE walk on the Dartmouth Waterfront
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m., Brookline Drive Trailhead Park
Sunday, Oct. 26,10:30 a.m., Johnson River Falls (Fall River)
Thursday, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m., Point Pleasant Park
Saturday, Nov. 22,10:00 a.m., High Head Coastal Trail (Prospect)

05/13/2025

Margo & Sharon trained as 'hospitaleras voluntarias' with others from the our Halifax Chapter. For the the last 2 weeks of April they hosted pilgrims at the donativo albergue in Villadangos del Paramo, near Leon on the Camino Frances. Here's a translation of a guest review from an Italian pilgrim, "The albergue opens at 2 p.m., has been recently renovated, consisting of 4-bed dormitories each equipped with personal lockers, a power outlet and a small lamp for reading. The Canadian hospitaleras are fantastic, very kind and available to provide any clarification. One of the best albergues on the camino."
Congratulations to our volunteer Camino angels! If you're interested in how the Canadian Company of Pilgrims helps this happen, find out more here https://www.santiago.ca/hospitaleros/ 🥾

03/21/2025

I just finished watching the new video ‘Wise Pilgrim Planner and Camino Apps’ on the Ivar (of Casa Ivar and Camino Forum) YouTube channel. Michael, the Wise Pilgrim creator, explains how to use the newly launched Wise Pilgrim planner. This planner can be found as a tab on the Camino Forum. It looks fantastic and has many routes available as well as saving, printing and sharing functions. Have a watch and then play/plan away!!

A complete guide and accommodation directory to the many Caminos to Santiago

03/11/2025

The Camino de Santiago, as experienced by filmmaker Bill Bennett: ‘The Way, My Way’ is playing in Bayers Lake Cineplex until Thursday March 20th.

THE WAY, MY WAY is the charming and captivating true story of a stubborn, self-centred Australian man who decides to walk the 800-kilometre-long Camino de Sa...

03/09/2025

Camino Nova Scotia has been organizing pilgrimage routes in our province for a number of years. This year there are 2 offerings in Cape Breton and 2 on the South Shore. For more information see the link below.

Come walk and delight in creation along Nova Scotia's South Shore!

03/05/2025

Starting Friday, March 7, at Halifax's Scotiabank Theatre. Book your tickets now!
Bill Bennett’s The Way My Way is a movie about a man walking the 800km Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain, searching for meaning – not realizing it was right in front of him, one step at a time.

THE WAY, MY WAY is the charming and captivating true story of a stubborn, self-centred Australian man who decides to walk the 800-kilometre-long Camino de Sa...

03/03/2025

Don’t forget to sign up for tomorrow night’s Practical Pilgrim session at The Trail Shop. Looking forward to seeing you!

A Practical Pilgrim Presentation – March 4, 7:00 PM
The Trail Shop – 6112 Quinpool Road, Halifax

An evening of exploration and practical advice on walking the Camino! Learn about Camino alternatives beyond the Camino Francés, with insights on the Camino Primitivo, Camino Portugués, Camino del Norte, and the Via Francigena – each covered in a 10-15 minute presentation. There will also be a packing demo – Learn what to bring for a successful pilgrimage. We will end the evening with a Q&A & Discussion – Ask your questions and hear firsthand experiences from seasoned pilgrims.
At the event’s conclusion, Trail Shop staff will be available to help you choose the right footwear, backpacks, apparel, and gear for your journey. Plus, enjoy exclusive event discounts! Hosted by the Halifax Chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims & The Trail Shop. Space is limited but the event is free. Reserve your spot through the Trail Shop page (The Trail Shop) or by calling 902-423-8736