West Mabou Beach Provincial Park
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
West Mabou Beach Provincial Park on Cape Breton Island is a natural environment park with a beautiful large sandy beach and dune system ...
Discover the basics of astronomy while you watch for the Perseid meteor shower. Bring binoculars and telescopes if you have them and settle in for an evening of star-gazing. For your comfort, wear warm layers and brings blankets, chairs, insect repellent, and a flashlight.
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Short Stories Gallery
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: River Bennet
Fine art gallery nestled in the woods, in a quaint building that aesthetically preserves the heritage of life by the sea. ...
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
The Fortress of Louisbourg: A mighty adventure is waiting for you! On Cape Breton’s rocky shoreline east of Sydney, Nova Scotia, the For...
Saltspray
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
New Name. Same Amazing View. Come check out our new look! Enjoy the waterfront view of our newly renovated restaurant – Saltspray, a...
Port Hawkesbury Community Trails
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Conveniently located in the Town of Port Hawkesbury, this wonderful system of all-season trails will appeal to both the avid and casual hike...
Colindale Beach Villas
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Colindale Beach Villas is a breathtaking, 50-acre, nature-oriented “stay and play” oceanside destination with a beautiful, seclu...
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