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...
40301 Cabot Trail
Cape Smokey Provincial Park is on top of Smokey Mountain along the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island.
With picnic tables and incredible look-off views, Cape Smokey is a popular rest stop for visitors to the Cabot Trail and the Cape Breton Highlands National Park area. The park has great bird watching and photography opportunities.
A trail, 5 km (3.1 mi) each way, offers even more spectacular views. Rest stops are provided along the way. Allow 4 hours for this hiking trail.
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...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Doucette’s Market is your one stop shop on the Cabot Trail. Groceries, snacks, food service, ice cream, & candy shop! ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
The experienced glass blower shows you how to make a piece then guides you make it. The next day when the glass comes out of the kiln you ge...
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...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Coastal Restaurant & Pub is located on the beautiful and world-renowned Cabot Trail, in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. We have been chosen to...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Belts, wallets, bags and other contemporary leather goods. ...
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