Cabots Landing Provincial Park
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
Cabots Landing Provincial Park is a picnic and beach park (North Harbour Beach) on the shore of Aspy Bay, 10 km (6 mi) north of the Cabo...
The Famous Highlands Hostel is a Cabot Trail must!! This four season outdoor adventure base camp is strategically nestled between the mighty Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the soft sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. You can enjoy any of the 32 hikes, 12 beaches and refreshing rivers all within an hour of the hostel, with the best being right out the back door.
Located in the village of Cape North, The Winter capital of Nova Scotia at the very top of the Cabot Trail, Highlands Hostel is action central in Cape Bretons wildest corners!! Bring what you need to explore the Cape Breton Highlands, well provide the cozy basecamp. Large groups of 25 are welcome, family friendly! Our lower level bunk room is fully accessible and the main level of our hostel is partially accessible.
Our young family runs the hostel and also lives in this 100 year old converted church, ensuring you feel at home and sharing unique local knowledge with you during your stay. Stay two days; youll wish you did!
#1 Winter Destination!!! Large groups welcome!! Ski Cape Smokey, snowshoe at North Highlands Nordic – jam sessions sandy beaches lets get firewood!
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
Cabots Landing Provincial Park is a picnic and beach park (North Harbour Beach) on the shore of Aspy Bay, 10 km (6 mi) north of the Cabo...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Happiness Is Homemade Bakery creates small-batch baked goods from scratch. The availability will change each week, so please follow us to se...
Region: Cabot Trail
This hidden gem of a sandy beach can be found at the foot of the Broad Cove Campground. Dip into the Atlantic and rinse off in the neighbour...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
Located on the beautiful Bay St. Lawrence, Bay Café is the place to be for delicious home-cooked meals and baked goods. Taste a slice of ho...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
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Starting next to the ocean, this short, level trail follows the shoreline of a small lake that was once an ocean bay. A side trail (1.6 km r...
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