Piper Pewter
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Piper Pewter specializes in lead-free pewter products such as Celtic and Scottish jewellery, kilt pins, letter openers, clan crests, bookmar...
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.
Nearby Things To Do
Freshwater Lake Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Starting next to the ocean, this short, level trail follows the shoreline of a small lake that was once an ocean bay. A side trail (1.6 km r...
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...
North River Falls Provincial Park
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
North River Falls Height: 30 m Distance (one way): 9 km Difficulty: Moderate (distance) Elevation: 680 m Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Cellphone Co...
North River Kayak Tours
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
For over 30 years, we have been providing award-winning kayaking experiences around Cape Breton Island. Located on the Cabot Trail, we offer...
Sugarwitch Cakes
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Bakery in Ingonish Beach, NS. Offering custom cakes & baked goods by pre-order, with an assortment of items available in-store daily. Al...
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Louisbourg and area
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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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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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