The Chowder House
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
The Chowder House is a hidden gem on the Cabot Trail. Located at the top of a cliff overlooking the ocean, with spectacular scenery. It is a...
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Based on 8 ReviewsThe 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
The Chowder House is a hidden gem on the Cabot Trail. Located at the top of a cliff overlooking the ocean, with spectacular scenery. It is a...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate your ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
“Make our home, your ocean playground”. North of Smokey Windsurfing offers windsurfing and other water sport rentals between Ing...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Bakery in Ingonish Beach, NS. Offering custom cakes & baked goods by pre-order, with an assortment of items available in-store daily. Al...
Community: North Highlands
Interpretive exhibits illustrating lifestyle experienced by early settlers of northern Cape Breton. Exhibits include gypsum quarry, stores, ...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate ...
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