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The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail – A True Fall Gem

Story by: Anna Solomon

There’s something extra special about an area that has restaurant stops along a developed trail that leads to luxury camping. The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is 92km long, with multiple spots to go sightseeing, various restaurants to grab a bite to eat, and plenty of places to rest your head when tired.

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Coastal Cruising

There’s plenty of room when parking in the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail lot at the turn-off toward West Mabou Beach. This multi-purpose trail is quite busy in fall, but the ATV users are considerate as they slow to pass and wave a Cape Breton salutation. Its recent development includes more benches to view the eagles, the changing colours, and the beautifully flowing river. Bike to the big trestle bridge for a truly breath-taking view any time of year, but especially at the golds and reds of our deciduous trees begin to shine. 

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Clove Hitch Cuisine

The Clove Hitch Bar and Bistro is a must-stop spot to grab great food in Port Hood. Their menu is a great balance of local fare, easily modified for dietary needs, with a fantastic beverage menu filled with Nova Scotia brands.

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The Edge of Luxury

Archer’s Edge Luxury Camping, in Judique, is designed with cliff-side views that are perfect for the ocean gazers and sunset chasers. Scott welcomes you like an old friend. He checks in via text to make sure your amenities are stocked and has an easy-to-follow sheet to control things like heat. As an avid camper, Archer’s Edge Luxury Camping is a perfect getaway dome of peace, solitude, and running water (yay for coffee!). This was the perfect ending to a hidden gem adventure, and nearly impossible to leave.

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Anna Soloman

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Anna is a blogger for the traveling athlete. She can be found on dog-friendly trails across the continent, and baking up vegan fare. www.plantpoweredanna.com IG: @plant_powered_anna Facebook: plantpoweredanna Twitter: @plantpoweranna Pinterest.com/plantpoweranna