Soleil Chalets
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Soleil is the French word for Sun, which we believe is the ideal name to represent the historical Acadian heritage that is still found in Ch...
Dixon’s Zodiac Seafari Whale & Coastal Tours
Nestled in the northeast corner of Cape Breton Island lies the quaint fishing village of Neil’s Harbour. Just two minutes off of the Cabot Trail, let the lighthouse guide you to Dixon’s Zodiac Seafari. Prepare to have a smooth, exhilarating ride aboard the “733 Hurricane”, the same type of vessel used by the Canadian Coast Guard. This is where your coastal, whale and marine life adventure will begin.
You will embark on a 1 ½ hour journey where you may experience close encounters with such species such as Minke Whales, Humpbacks, Fin Whales, Pilot whales, Dolphins, Porpoises, Blue Fin Tuna, Sunfish, Seals and Leatherback Turtles. Here, from the port of Neil’s Harbour, is where these Leatherback Turtles are tagged with satellite tracking GPS monitoring system so they can track these magnificent creatures journey throughout the Atlantic Ocean.
So come join us to see Cape Breton Island’s coastline and watch the marine life flourish in its natural habitat. It’s an experience you will never forget!
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Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Shore
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Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
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Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree
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Region: Cabot Trail
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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...
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