Warren Lake
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
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Maple Ridge Cabins
Highlights
- Pet friendly cabins located on the Cabot trail in the Cape Breton Highlands
- Close to many activities including whale watching, hiking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, boat tours and more
- Open year round
Overview
Nestled in the Cape Breton Highlands mountain range, discover Maple Ridges’ 6 cozy cabins, located next to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park at the halfway point of the scenic Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Trail.
Maple Ridge Cabins is open year-round and is pet friendly accommodation. It’s location offers gorgeous mountain views with opportunities for adventures within minutes of the cabins. The 6 cabins are equipped with everything a visitor would need for a ‘Home Away from Home’ experience. Beautifully decorated cabins with modern décor thoughtfully placed throughout with a full kitchen stocked with all the essentials (pots, pans, cutlery, dishes, etc.), a full bathroom, a comfy queen-sized bed in the bedroom, and a queen-sized sofa bed in the living room for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Whale watching, boat tours, kayaking, fishing, swimming, cross-country skiing, cycling, hiking, snowshoeing, and sledding are some of the many activities that can be enjoyed within minutes of the cabins. Winter, spring, summer and fall – there are opportunities for adventure for everyone!
- A crackling fire underneath the starry Cape Breton skies.
- Relax in one of our hammocks reading your favorite book with the mountains as your backdrop.
- Enjoy your morning coffee out on the deck with the sounds of nature as your morning wake up call.
- Hike one of the many scenic trails on a hot summers’ day and return to your air-conditioned cabin to cool down.
These are just a few examples of the experiences to be had and the memories to be made at Maple Ridge Cabins.
We can’t wait to see you!
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