Come out for a series of 3 Meet & Greet hikes with Cape Breton Island Ambassadors. If you’re hesitant to get out and explore this Island or want a group to hike safely with, this is your opportunity to explore 6 of the 12 waterfalls featured in our Waterfall Season. It’s also a great opportunity to be entered into our Cape Breton Adventure Weekend for 2! We’ve listed the 6 waterfalls featured in our 3 Meet & Greet hikes below. Be sure to get your hiking boots ready, it’s going to be a time! Be sure to download the Waterfall Season App for iPhone and Android phones so you can scan the QR codes. These hikes will not be led by anyone, they are simply a chance to meet new people and enjoy the outdoors together.
Hike Schedule:
Saturday, June 10: Egypt Falls and Gairloch Mountain Falls
Saturday, June 17: MacIntosh Brook Falls and Corney Brook Falls in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Saturday, June 24: Humes River Falls and Embree’s Brook Falls
Next Date: Dec 9, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost...
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls co...
Next Date: Jul 19, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck’s production of Ed’s Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arriv...
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
Join Neil McDaniel in the Music Room on Monday evenings at the Barn in Margaree. McDaniel is a local singer/songwriter who plays guitar...
Next Date: Jun 14, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
West Mabou Family Square Dances have been presented for over 30 years and are a well-established attraction of Cape Breton Island’s Celtic...
Next Date: May 10, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Get a taste of local Celtic music and culture with our Frolic ‘n’ Folk’s Saturday ceilidhs (kay-lee). Expect to see world-renowned tal...
It is well-established that dance tradition is an important, if not defining, influence on Cape Breton's traditional music.
Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.
You may want to work your way up to this hike! So consider conquering North River Falls as something to aim for as you build your hiking repertoire. The hike is a well-maintained trail, part of the North River Provincial Park and Wilderness Area.
As fall blankets Cape Breton Island in brilliant hues, the Island’s culinary scene embraces the season with fresh, seasonal ingredients and comforting flavours.
There are 1,000,000 reasons why you should visit Cape Breton Island but in case you needed one more - waterfalls.
Follow Chris van den Berg on his Hidden Gem experience to Gairloch Mountain Falls, the Yellow Cello and Hunter's Mountain Chalet.
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
Sit back, relax and enjoy a meal on one of Cape Breton Island's many patios. Whether you're oceanside, beachside or buried in the mountains, you won't regret exploring these patio options.
Snowshoe your way through the beautiful hills, valleys and mountains of Cape Breton Island. Winter is no time to hibernate, with so many amazing trails to choose from you'll be way too busy to sleep!
The St. Ann’s Bay area starts at the Exit 11 turnoff on the Trans-Canada Highway and it goes right up until the base of Cape Smokey. The views that you get are super-breathtaking. In the fall, it’s just like a haven of colours.
