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...
40301 Cabot Trail
Cape Smokey Provincial Park is on top of Smokey Mountain along the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island where you will find picnic tables and 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.
Open Monday to Sunday from Dawn to Dusk, Closing for the season on October 14th.
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...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Take in the ocean views at one of Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s most popular beaches bordered by a gentle waterfall on one end and...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
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...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: 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: Indian Brook
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: Birch Plain
On any given day, you’ll find a group of men and women gathered around the tables at Wreck Cove General Store enjoying a cup of coffee and...
Enjoy snowmobiling across the Cabot Trail or near the Bras d'Or Lake. Meet up with old friends or meet new ones along the Great Trail. Pull up next to restaurants with delicious homemade food and sleep in accommodations you hand select.
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