Cabot Shores GoBistro
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
About Go Bistro: Our GoBistro stays open year round! We keep serving delicious local seafood, meats, vegetarian dishes, homemade pasta and m...
3 Day Cross Country Skiing Itinerary
Looking for your next cross country skiing adventure? Visit the North Highlands Nordic Ski Club, Ski Tuonela, and Ski Ben Eoin in this 3-day nordic ski itinerary. While you’re on the trials be sure to keep a lookout for bald eagles as the twists and turns lead you to your next adventure.
Day 1
Sydney to Cape North – 176km
Start your Cross Country Skiing Adventure at the North Highlands Nordic Ski Club, which offers 12km of trails, each groomed for both classic and skate by a 16’ wide Piston Bully groomer. Swing into town and grab some take-out before spending the night at the cozy Highlands Hostel.
- Drive to Cape North
- Arrive at North Highlands Nordic Ski Club
- Spend your day on the slopes
- Grab a bite to eat at the Cabot Trail Food Market
- Check-in at the Highlands Hostel
Day 2
Cape North to Goose Cove – 111km
Head south on the Cabot Trail towards Nova Scotia’s only telemark ski run at Ski Tuonela. Once you arrive explore the trails and take in the sights before heading over to your accommodations at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort. Don’t forget to take advantage of their hot tub!
- Drive towards Ski Tuonela
- Stop for lunch at the Dancing Moose Café
- Arrive at Ski Tuonela and explore the trails
- Drive over to Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort for the evening, and enjoy supper at their GoBistro Restaurant
- Relax in the hot tub or sauna
Ski Packages Starting At $105
Day 3
Goose Cove to Ski Ben Eoin – 195km
Head south on the Cabot Trail, over the Englishtown Ferry towards North Sydney before continuing on to Ski Ben Eoin. Upon arrival stretch your legs over the hills 14kms of trails. When you get hungry, pop off the skis and head into the lodge for a quick supper. Take in some night skiing before you head for home.
- Drive towards Ski Ben Eoin
- Fuel up with lunch at the Bras d’Or View Restaurant
- Continue to Ski Ben Eoin and enjoy skiing on over 14kms of trails
- Supper at the Broken Buckle at Ski Ben Eoin
- Leave for home
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Highlands Hostel- The Temple of High Adventure & Culture
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
The Famous Highlands Hostel is a Cabot Trail must!! This four season outdoor adventure base camp is strategically nestled between the mighty...
Broken Buckle Lounge
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area
Ski Ben Eoin’s in-house eatery and lounge! Stop in here after a long day on the hill! Hours of Operation Monday-Saturday • 12:00pm-9...
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Awaken. Explore. Discover. Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort is a Wellness and Wilderness retreat centre located along the serene landscape o...
Cabot Trail Food Market
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
A one-stop shop. Where you can shop at leisure while we make you supper. Anything from a cheeseburger platter, to a hot pizza made to your l...
North Highlands Nordic Cross-Country Ski Facility
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
North Highlands Nordic Ski Area is located in Cape North, on the north east corner of the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. There are over ...
Ski Ben Eoin
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area
11 runs: longest run 1300 m (4200 ft). Vertical rise: 149 m (490 ft). Lifts: 1 carpet lift, 1 quad chair. Alpine skiing; night skiing; ski s...
Ski Cape Smokey
Cape Smokey, a year-round mountain playground where land meets sea and your ultimate getaway awaits and welcomes you to choose your own...
The Dancing Moose Café, Cottage & Camping Cabins
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Four spacious custom-built cabins furnished simply with double bed, chairs, reading lamps, a loft with two extra single mattresses, camp c...