Cape Smokey Provincial Park
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
Cape Smokey Provincial Park is on top of Smokey Mountain along the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island where you will find picnic tables a...
Green Chalets at Scotch Pine Lane
11 cabins with king or queen beds, pullout sofa, 4-piece bath (some with whirlpool), woodstove, fireplace, electric heat, air conditioning, fridge, microwave and coffeemaker; porch swing; communal firepit. Hiking trails, fishing guides, tennis, landing strip on property. Licensed dining room; traditional music nightly.
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Old Miller Trout Farm Guest House
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Forks
The Old Miller Trout Farm Guest House is a two-bedroom cottage nestled in a secluded mountain valley at the end of Doyle’s Road, just&...
Coastal Trail
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
This scenic trail hugs the ocean, briefly joining the Jack Pine Trail then continuing along granite headlands, coastal meadows and cobblesto...
Donelda's Bird Island Puffin Tours
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Englishtown
Hwy 312, Exit 12. 2 1/2-hr tours to Bird Islands to see puffins, other seabirds, eagles and seals; narrated by naturalist. Covered boat; all...
Traditional Mi’kmaq Drumming and Dancing
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Englishtown
Traditional Mi’kmaq drumming and dancing is a fun event for all ages to learn and experience the beautiful heartbeat of the drum. You ...
Ingonish Beach and Freshwater Lake
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
Jump from saltwater at this sand and cobblestone beach to Freshwater Lake with just a few steps across the barachois in between. Surf lifegu...
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