Cape Breton Antler Art
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisdale
Unique handcrafted artwork carved from naturally shed moose antlers, collected in the Cape Breton Highlands. ...
Conveniently located in the Town of Port Hawkesbury, this wonderful system of all-season trails will appeal to both the avid and casual hiker. Discover a wide variety of plants and wildlife as the 10-kilometre trail system winds its way through majestic hardwood stands, softwood forests and along gently flowing brooks and streams. A series of rest areas inviting you to stop and enjoy the surrounding scenery can be found throughout the trail.
Parking is located at Grant’s Pond, Crandall Road and the Recreation Grounds. Look for the trail signs at these entry points – with helpful orientation signage featured along the trail system.
The Port Hawkesbury Trail System provides tremendous year-round experience for walkers, hikers, and cross-country skiers. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed within 200 metres of the entrance/exit areas.
Please note that the trails are unsupervised and the Town of Port Hawkesbury assumes no responsibility for the safety of trail users.
Nearby Things To Do
Gillis Lobster Tours & Charter
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
A two-hour boat tour from Port Hood in Inverness County on Cape Breton’s Ceilidh Trail. Travel with Danny Gillis, a local fishe...
Chestico Museum & Historical Society
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
The Chestico Museum has operated as a community museum since 1986. Highlighting the history and heritage of the Port Hood area, its mission ...
Cape Breton Sunset Beach Cottage
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Famous Port Hood sunsets on oceanfront home with a private beach! Three bedrooms, two baths. Very private vacation home on two acres ...
Interactive Exhibit Room – Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Community: Judique
If you’re visiting Cape Breton for the first time or maybe just want to learn more about the culture and types of tunes that make up ...
Myles Doyle Falls
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: River Denys
Hiking Time – 25 minutes Difficulty – 2 Trailhead GPS Reference – 45°51’54.2″N 61°16’17.5″W Trai...
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