In Hants County, Ski Martock opened one run at the beginning of January and is now operating four. In Cumberland County, Ski Wentworth kicked off its 90th year on Jan. 12. It has four runs open.

It does take less time to get to the bottom of the ski hill in Nova Scotia compared to the likes of Whistler, Banff, or even some ski hills across Ontario, but there’s still plenty of ...