Chéticamp & Area

Oct 12

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Experience the colours of autumn in Cape Breton Highlands National Park on a guided hike along the Acadian Trail.

Join Parks Canada staff as you explore one of the park’s most popular trails. Climb through Acadian forest to sweeping vows of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Chéticamp River valley, and the surrounding highlands while learning about the natural and cultural history of the region.

Distance: 8.4 km (loop)
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 20 – 365 m
Duration: 3 – 4 hours

Advance registration is recommended. To register or for more information, please contact: 902-224-2306 or email: [email protected]

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