Freshwater Lake Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Starting next to the ocean, this short, level trail follows the shoreline of a small lake that was once an ocean bay. A side trail (1.6 km r...
Wreck Cove Wilderness Cabins
Overview
Two family-style cabins, one glamping cabin, an archery range, 28 acres of hiking trails and ocean views. Cabins are pet friendly and have cozy wood stoves, full kitchens, full bathrooms with bathtubs, covered porches with a BBQ, and various communal fire pits.
In the summer and the fall, you can book yourself a traditional archery lesson as well as a guided tour with 3D targets by the ocean. All experiences are beginner and kid friendly (ages 9+ on the range, ages 12+ on the 3D trail). Check out our annual plant and fungi foraging events!
In the winter, wood and kindling is provided for the wood stove and snowshoes are free.
Located across the street from 1600km of ATV trails in the Highlands / groomed snowmobile trails. 20km South of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Ski Cape Smokey in Ingonish.
Cancellation Policy: A valid credit card and a 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. 7 days notice required for cancellations. With less notice than 7 days, the full 50% deposit is retained. Less than 24 hours notice and full amount will be charged.
Cash, E-transfer and credit cards are accepted.
Open Monday-Sunday
Gift Cards
Gift cards are available! Please contact Jay via email [email protected] to purchase
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Louisbourg and area
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Winter
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Living Culture
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Winter
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Culinary
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fall
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Winter
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
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