North Highlands Nordic Ski Area is located in Cape North, on the north east corner of the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. The trailhead is situated at the Northern Victoria Community Centre. There are over 10 km (6 mi) of groomed trails, which are groomed daily (weather permitting), for classic and skate technique. Visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter walking trails.
Our facilities include a waxing room, instructional clinics, and rentals (skis, snowshoes).
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Everything tastes better when you eat outside! Have a hassle free perfect picnic with meals prepared by local restaurants. It’s as eas...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
Seascape Coastal Retreat is situated on the Cabot Trail in Ingonish, in the heart of the Cape Breton Island region. This spectacular propert...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Ferry
Castle Rock Country Inn is located in Ingonish Ferry on beautiful cape Breton Island. Our Georgian-style inn overlooks the magnificent vista...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: Ingonish
Welcome to Groovy Goat Farm & Soap Company, situated on the beautiful Cabot Trail in Ingonish, Nova Scotia. At Groovy Goat, we take prid...
Community: South Harbour
This cozy waterfront cottage is nestled among the trees in the community of South Harbour on Cape Breton Island, just 1.5 km off the legenda...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Harbour
Two camping cabins with queen bed in one and queen + single beds in the other, washrooms (one with shower), satellite TV. Beautiful view of ...
You’ve probably seen some incredible Instagram posts from the end of the Skyline Trail or the winding Cabot Trail road.
This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
You may want to work your way up to this hike! So consider conquering North River Falls as something to aim for as you build your hiking repertoire. The hike is a well-maintained trail, part of the North River Provincial Park and Wilderness Area.
A nice steady climb along a well-worn path, Ben Eoin Trail leads you through large old Birch and Beech trees. At the top of the small mountain, the look-off offers views of East Bay of the Bras d’Or Lakes like no other. The 1.7 KM hike starts at the
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, ceilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
We all need some motivation to leave the house, put our boots on and hit the trails. Some do it to stay in shape, some do it to meet fellow hikers and some do it just to reconnect with Mother Nature.
The trail starts out somewhat wide and eventually narrows to a footpath in the woods – exactly what we wanted! We love hiking when it feels like
The Cape Mabou Highlands should be on everybody’s list. It’s not your typical tourist route and the trail offers dramatic vistas over the Gulf of St. Lawrence. You can get your heart pumping or take a leisurely stroll through remnants of Acadian old
