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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 22/09/2026

Next hike is on Truth and Reconciliation day (September 30th)

OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 13/09/2026

Our next hike is Sunday September 20 at 10am! Sign up at outsidepride.org Everyone who comes will receive a free OutsidePride fabric backpack patch thanks to Truro Pride. #hike #gayhike #LGBTOutdoors #2sLGBTQIA #LGBTQ

Poster for the next hike on Sunday September 20 at 10am

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 11/08/2026

Next hike is this coming Sunday! Sign up at: outsidepride.org/event/august...

Outside Pride poster for August 16 hike in Truro, NS

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 12/07/2026

Next hike is on Sunday July 19th at 10am on the Cobequid Trail. outsidepride.org/event/july-h... #LGBTQIA+ #gayhiking #NovaScotia

Poster for event on July 19 2026 on Cobequid Trail

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 21/06/2026

You usually have to wait a month between our hikes but not this time! Bonus hike for Canada Day! #hike #gayhike #2SLGBTQIA #LGBT

Poster for Canada Day hike in Debert, NS

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 14/06/2026

Check out next week's hike! Sign up at outsidepride.org #hike #gayhike #LGBT #2SLGBTQIA

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 04/05/2026

Next #hike is in #VictoriaPark in #TruroNS on May 17 which is #VictoriaDay weekend. More info at outsidepride.org/event/may-vi... #LGBTOutdoors #LGBTQ

Poster for our next hike in Victoria Park on May 17th. More details at outsidepride.org

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 04/05/2026

Next #hike is in #VictoriaPark in #TruroNS on May 17 which is #VictoriaDay weekend. More info at outsidepride.org/event/may-vi... #LGBTOutdoors #LGBTQ

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 11/04/2026

More details and to sign up for our hike on Sunday, April 19th, 2026: outsidepride.org/event/april-... #hiking #LGBTQ #NovaScotia #LGBTOutdoors

Trail with guard rail on the right. Summer pic with leaves on trees.

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 04/04/2026

Today we released all the dates for our hikes in 2026 on our website at: outsidepride.org/events Our first hike is April 19th. #LGBTOutdoors #Gayhiking #outdoors #hiking

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Events from April 19 – November 15 – Outside Pride

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 08/11/2025

Although our events are over for 2025 we are looking forward to a full program of activities from spring to fall 2026. Stay connected by signing up for our mailing list at outsidepride.org and you will be the first to know when we launch our 2026 event schedule.

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 19/10/2025

Today's route on our hike (and the stats)

map of hike route with hike stats overlaid

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 19/10/2025

What a wonderful hike around the Reservoir Trail in Victoria Park this morning! Thank you to Truro Pride Society and @hikenovascotia.bsky.social for partnering on this event. We had a lovely coffee break following our active morning hike and two lucky hikers won a Hike NS membership!

People walking among damp fall leaves on a trail seen from behind with three dogs visible.

People walking among damp fall leaves on a trail seen from behind with two dogs visible.

People walking among damp fall leaves on a trail seen from behind with one dog in the foreground.

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 19/10/2025

We have a 60% chance of showers or drizzle, so wear or bring a waterproof layer. It is a mild fall day - great for a pleasant hike. Layers and good grips on your shoes are probably best. See you at 10am!

Screen shot from AllTrails app for the Reservoir Trail in Truro NS - includes a photo of the reservoir through trees and states it is an easy hike, 6.3km 99m elevation gain and should take 1.5 to 2 hours in a loop

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 13/10/2025

Less than a week to go. We sent out an email to all the registered hikers today. We will have some @hikenovascotia.bsky.social memberships to give away and Truro Pride are hosting us after the hike with a free drink at a local coffee shop.

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 28/09/2025

Registration is now open for our next hike in the beautiful Victoria Park in Truro on Sunday, October 19th. A little longer this time, we expect it will take around two hours. outsidepride.org

Event poster for hike on October 19 at 10am in Victoria Park, Truro, NS - 6 to 8km. Registration at https://outsidepride.org

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 21/09/2025

Our first Outside Pride hike was this morning. We agreed on a slightly longer route than we had planned so had a nice leisurely 5.5km walk on the Cobequid Trail in around 90 minutes. For me it was just over 8000 steps (I have little legs). Next hike planned for October 19th.

Fitbit stats over a picture of the stream with a sunburst. 1 hour 22minutes, 479 calories, 103 avg bpm heart rate, 8358 steps.

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Adrian de Montfort 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🏳️‍🌈🧶🏃🏼‍♂️‍➡️ @badgerbadgerbadger.ca · 14/09/2025

Garmin watch faces never have the steps and distance fields large enough for my old eyes to focus on at a glance when I am out and about without my glasses on - I should move to progressives at some point instead of complaining - so I designed my own. I added our @outsidepride.org logo for funsies

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 13/09/2025

With support from @hikenovascotia.bsky.social our first Pride Hike takes place next Sunday at 10am! Sign up now outsidepride.org

Poster for hike on Sunday September 21st at 10am in Bible Hill

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 11/09/2025

Great news! Stay tuned for an event in Colchester coming very soon.

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 06/09/2025

Guide to the essentials to make your short hikes safe and enjoyable: www.hikenovascotia.ca/resources-blog

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 06/08/2025

Due to the #NovaScotia government banning activities on trails due to the risk of wild fires (including a #hiking ban), we are putting plans on hold. Go to outsidepride.org to register on our website and we will let you know when we can go ahead again. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/0...

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Outside Pride – 2SLGBTQIA+ Nova Scotians who love the outsideOutside Pride – 2SLGBTQIA+ Nova Scotians who love the outside

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 04/08/2025

Sadly a bit short for a group hike but a lovely trail. #hike #LGBTOutdoors #gayhike

Two middle aged white guys in baseball caps look at the camera while walking dogs (not seen) in the forest on a trail.

Black Labrador looking out over the river.

Golden retriever/labrador mix called Niamh with halti and leash. Lots of tree roots in the background. On a high elevation above a river. Downed tree in the background.

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 02/08/2025

Why are we called "OutsidePride" and what does Adrian hope we will achieve? #hike #LGBTOutside

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Adrian de Montfort 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🏳️‍🌈🧶🏃🏼‍♂️‍➡️ @badgerbadgerbadger.ca · 29/07/2025

Amira created the Wanderlust Women in 2020 and since, has taken scores of women on trips across the UK and abroad, bonding through faith and challenging the stereotype of the “typical” #hiker. “We #walk proudly outside because it is our place to be, it’s everyone’s place to be.

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‘Anything Roman, I’m fascinated’: hiking Hadrian’s Wall with a Muslim women’s walking group

Adventuring group the Wanderlust Women organises hikes through the Amazon rainforest, climbs up Mount Everest and treks to the high Arctic. Their latest expedition? A chance to soak up dramatic scener...

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 27/07/2025

We checked out a nice easy trail for one of our next events this morning. Looking forward to #hiking this trail with friends. #hike #gayhike #LGBTOutdoors #NovaScotia

Trail on the edge of a ravine. Sunshine through the trees. Wooden guard railed fence on the right of picture.

Barriers to stop vehicles entering at the trail head. Signpost and trees. Sunshine through the trees creating "dappled shade".

Old white guy with beard in passenger seat and a golden and black dog in the back seat of a vehicle. The man is smiling, the black dog has her tongue lolling out of her mouth.

Shade in the foreground, sunshine in the distances on a gravel path. Gates and a car can be seen in the distance. Sunny day. Grass on one side and trees a little further back. Trees on the right hand side of the trail.

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 26/07/2025

According to the World Health Organization, loneliness is linked to approximately 100 deaths every hour. UK charity, LGBTHero identifies loneliness as more acute in the queer community. We want to help reduce #loneliness in the #LGBTQ community and bring more #QueerJoy from being active and outside!

Why are LGBTQ+ people more likely to be lonely?

LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be lonely than cis-het people. This loneliness can stem from a variety of factors: we’re more likely to be disconnected from our families, or have problems finding other people like us who we can connect with..

LGBTQ+ people are also more likely to face discrimination due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, which can lead to feelings of isolation and difficulties getting close to other people.

Older LGBTQ+ people may experience heightened loneliness and feelings of disconnection from a queer community that’s increasingly centered around young folks. That is, older queer folks may no longer want to go to LGBTQ+ clubs, bars, pubs, etc., but find themselves unable to find a replacement community where they can connect with their peers.

Hands with rainbows projected on them making a heart shape. Image from fusemagazine.com.au

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 26/07/2025

We have been planning some routes for our first few activities - so stay tuned! We have been looking at #WhatThreeWords to help arrange meetup points. If you use the website link you can navigate with your favourite map app! #hike #hiking #LGBTOutdoors w3w.co/pantomime.ex...

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///pantomime.exits.jammed

This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Truro, Nova Scotia.

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 22/07/2025

I want more community, I want more outdoor activity, to meet new people and enjoy ourselves! #hike #LGBTOutdoors #NovaScotia

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OutsidePride @outsidepride.org · 21/07/2025

Coming soon - a few events for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in #NovaScotia, Canada. We will start with a couple of simple #hikes around #TruroNS where we are based. #LGBTOutdoors #LGBTQ

Path in the forest - trees either side, sun shining and blue sky.

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