Go Wild!
Region: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Choose your own guided adventure to discover the Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s secrets. Awake your senses as you explore remote wa...
Cabot Trail Backpackers
Cabot Trail Backpackers is located at the halfway point of the Cabot Trail in the community of Pleasant Bay, on Cape Breton Island. We offer two comfortable common areas with plenty of seating for relaxation after an adventurous day on the Cabot Trail.
Within walking distance of our accommodation, Pleasant Bay has a small general store and post office with several restaurants, gift shops, and a laundromat. Pleasant Bay is the whale watching capital of Cape Breton; there are more whales here than any other place in Nova Scotia, and whale sightings are guaranteed. Gampo Abbey is a Buddhist monastery which offers limited tours through their main quarters and grounds for all who wish to visit and learn more about their culture and way of life. The Timmons Folk Art Studio features items that have been handcrafted right in Pleasant Bay. The hiking trails in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park are some of the most popular anywhere in Nova Scotia. The Skyline trail boasts breathtaking views of the Cabot Trail and not only has beautiful scenery, but is also a common area for seeing moose and other wildlife.
Our accommodations include 18 beds (Single bed) in co-ed dorm rooms, bunkhouse and one private room, with three shared baths (3-piece with Shower or 4-piece). Free wireless Internet, two shared kitchens, common areas and parking are available. Outside, we have a barbecue, decks, horseshoes, and a firepit. We have secure bike storage and bike rentals. Whalewatching tours can be arranged, and we are close to hiking trails in Cape Breton Highlands. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
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Elizabeth Lefort Gallery
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Elizabeth LeFort learned rug hooking from her mother at a young age. She continued to develop her own skills, experimenting with composition...
Ingonish Lobster Tales and Scales
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
A unique tour experience takes you aboard Eaton’s Doll, a 10.5-m (35-ft) lobster boat to haul lobster traps, jig mackerel, see live...
Skyline Sunset Hike
Region: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Immerse yourself in the splendour of the sunset as the ocean glistens below. A walk through the boreal forest reveals this panoramic view, o...
Middle Head Trail
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
The Middle Head Trail follows a long, narrow peninsula separating two ocean bays, ending on headland cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, ...
Benjie’s Lake Trail
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
On the plateau at the top of French Mountain, this trail crosses wet barrens and evergreen forests typical of the highlands, ending at a sma...
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