Families looking for an affordable autumn outing can head to Keppoch Mountain in Antigonish on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the annual Fall Family Day. From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the event offers free trail passes for hiking, biking, and disc golf, along with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.
The day also features outdoor games, scavenger hunts, and fall-themed crafts. Visitors can purchase a hot dog lunch for $6.00, which includes one hot dog, a juice box, and a bag of chips. In addition, there are 20% discounts on shuttle passes and family memberships during the event.
Keppoch Mountain is a former alpine ski hill operated by Positive Action for the Keppoch Society, a charitable non-profit organization established in 2010 by Antigonish residents and business people. The facility spans 40 kilometres of forested, multi-use trails, with about 30 kilometres for mountain biking and 10 kilometres of family-friendly hiking and biking paths.
According to the event calendar, this is one of two Family Fun Days hosted each year at Keppoch, where trail fees are waived to make outdoor recreation more accessible. A regular family membership costs $198.00, and full-day shuttle passes are normally $50.00 for non-members, so the event’s discounts provide notable savings for local households.
Keppoch Mountain is located at 193 Keppoch Road and operates year-round, offering activities such as mountain biking, hiking, disc golf, swimming at Cameron Lake, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The Fall Family Day is a budget-friendly opportunity for newcomers to explore the trails and for regular visitors to enjoy the season’s colours.
