River Nest Wilderness Cabins

One of our favourite parts of this hike is the sound of the river beside you as you wander through the forest and see the stunning mountains of the Highlands around you.

One of the absolute best ways to see Cape Breton Island’s awe inspiring scenery, and meet other people passionate about getting outside, is by hiking its trails...

Cape Breton Island has so many awesome places to explore and all of these places are right in our backyards.

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

There are so many hiking trails with phenomenal views in Cape Breton that it’s difficult to narrow it down to 5.

You’ve probably seen some incredible Instagram posts from the end of the Skyline Trail or the winding Cabot Trail road.

Many marvel at the breathtaking views Cape Breton has in the summertime, but have you ever truly appreciated unwinding in our gorgeous winter? These snowy escapes could become your new favourite way to recharge this season.

There are two great ways to make your next trip to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park one you’ll never forget.

Cross country skiing in the highlands is definitely unlike any skiing we had done before. There’s no groomed track or perfectly flat terrain to ski, instead it’s an adventure in its own right every time we venture into the snowy highlands.

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.