Iron Art & Photographs
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
In this eclectic “Roadside Attraction,” artists Gordon and Dominique show their one-of-a-kind work. Intriguing metal and felt sc...
Avoca Birches Campground
Overview
Avoca Birches Campground is located in North Shore, Cape Breton, on the world-famous Cabot Trail. We offer a quiet, relaxing camping experience with private, spacious park like forested sites (some on the river) as well as a park model trailer rental unit. A short trail leads to 750 feet of private ocean front beach.
Located just 30 minutes from Exit 11 / Hwy 105 entrance to the Cabot Trail and 60 minutes from the ferry to Newfoundland. Make us your base for exploring all Cape Breton has to offer. Just minutes away from Cape Breton Highlands National Park, with world class golf, spectacular beaches and breathtaking hikes for all levels. Perfect for day trips to the many other hikes, golf courses, museums, historic sites, boat tours, seafood dinners and shopping.
Our campground features 26 overnight sites, both unserviced and services RV sites as well as unserviced tent sites. Amenities include: modern washrooms, free showers, a wifi station, fire pits at each site, oversize picnic tables, firewood sales and a beach side deck with seating.
Please visit our website, avocabirches.ca to review our rules and cancellation policies.
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
June on Cape Breton Island is when music fills the air, feet find rhythm on wooden floors, and communities come together in celebration of culture, heritage, and shared joy.
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Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Winter
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Culinary
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Living Culture
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Winter
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Culinary
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fall
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Winter
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
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