Le Buttereau Trail
Region: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
The self-guiding trail explores mixed Acadian forest, old fields and foundation ruins on a “buttereau” (small hill) overlooking the Ché...
Coastal Life Discovery Program
Ever wonder what types of creatures live in our coastal waters? Come find out! Help Parks Canada staff do important research and uncover the things that live in an estuary. Dress for the weather and don’t forget your rubber boots or water shoes. Visitors of all ages welcome.
Chéticamp River estuary | August 11 | 11 am. (Meet at Chéticamp Visitor Centre. Participants will follow guide to beach in their own vehicles.)
Freshwater Lake | August 12 | 11 am
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Coastal Waters Restaurant
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
Coastal Restaurant & Pub is located on the beautiful and world renowned Cabot Trail, in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. We have been chosen to...
The Point Cottages by the Sea
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
Located in Ingonish, The Point Cottages by the Sea is privately nestled on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in the unspoiled Highlands of C...
Whale Cove Summer Village
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Harbour
Whale Cove Summer Village, located in Margaree Harbour on beautiful Cape Breton Island, has provided vacation cottages to families from all ...
Branch Pond Look-off Trail
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
The trail explores Acadian, boreal and taiga land regions and leads to a viewpoint offering an impressive view of the Atlantic coast and the...
English Country Garden B&B
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Englishtown
The English Country Garden B&B is nestled among white birch and spruce trees, overlooking a sparkling lake at the foot of the Cape Breto...
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