Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
A religious shrine enclosed in a miniature pioneer church, dedicated to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows and the pioneers of the Mabou area. ...
Railway Street
The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is a 92 km (57 mi) multi-use trail, along former rail bed, stretching from Port Hastings to Inverness on the west coast of Cape Breton Island. Its also part of the Trans Canada Trail and the International Appalachian Trail.
Great for off-road cycling or long-distance trekking, the easy, flat trail meanders along the coastline, through picturesque wilderness, connecting several communities and attractions that showcase the areas vibrant Celtic culture. Along the way, youll discover active fishing harbours, warm-water beaches, world-renowned golfing, and some of the best live Celtic music on the island!
Community kiosks and interpretive panels along the trail provide a glimpse into the local history, environment and culture.
The Trailway is part of the Blue Route provincial cycling network.
Trailheads: There are over thirty trailheads and access points. For location and GPS coordinates visit the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail website.
Surface: Most of the trail is smooth and hard-packed. (upgraded yearly)
Cycling speed: 20 km/hr (12 miles/hr)
The trail grade is almost flat with very few slight inclines. Hybrid or mountain bikes are best suited for this trail. Other uses include hiking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, ATVing, equestrian, geocaching.
Some highlights along the trail:
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
A religious shrine enclosed in a miniature pioneer church, dedicated to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows and the pioneers of the Mabou area. ...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Trout Brook Provincial Park in East Lake Ainslie on Cape Breton Island (22.5 km /14 mi south of the junction of Routes 19 and 395) is a pi...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
The Bellemeade Farm Shoppe is located in Mabou, Nova Scotia, on the rugged west coast of Cape Breton Island. Our flock of sheep is shorn onc...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The Opulent Alpaca produces luxurious, high quality garments from our herd of Alpacas raised on Cape Breton Island ...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
North America’s first distiller of single malt whisky. Guided on-site distillery tours are available daily from mid-May to late Octobe...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Mabou Provincial Park is 1.5 km (1 mi) north of Mabou (11935 Highway 19) on Cape Breton Island. Its hillside location with picnic ...
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