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Get Your Heart Pumping! Cape Breton Adventures
Get your heart pumping with these amazing outdoor activities. See the Island from a birds-eye view with local helicopter tours, explore the Bras d'Or Lake UNESCO biosphere with jet skis, and take a whale watching tour and watch for humpback whales.
1. Water Sports
Experiencing the thrill of jet skiing from Cape Breton Water Sports on Cape Breton Island is an exhilarating adventure that combines the rush of speed with the Island's stunning natural beauty. . The excitement of navigating the waves and exploring our coasts makes for an unforgettable escapade in one of Canada's most picturesque locations.
Tenerife Mountain is a rocky peak jutting out from the side of a mountain that offers a stunning view of all the little islands dotting Aspy Bay and Dingwall Beach in the distance. Scaling up the mountain and walking out onto the peak will be sure to get your heart pumping! It's also a great spot to watch the sun rise over the ocean and turn the mountains golden yellow.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to surf? Did you know that you can actually learn to surf here on Cape Breton Island? You can take surf lessons at Point Michaud Beach and finally learn to catch some waves. You may find it surprising to know that Cape Breton Island is a highly sought-after location for surfing!
Spend the afternoon searching for whiles while you sail around the rugged coastline of Cape Breton Island. This heart-pumping tour starts in the scenic fishing village of Chéticamp, at the base of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Throughout the tour keep your eyes peeled for finback, pilot, mike and humpback whales, and Atlantic white-sided dolphins. Trust me, you won't want to miss this.
About the Author
Ashley MacDonald
Ashley is from Middle River, Cape Breton Island and is currently a university student studying Engineering. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, photography, camping, and going on all the adventures Cape Breton has to offer.
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