Rusty Anchor Restaurant
The Rusty Anchor is Cape Breton’s best kept secret! The halfway point on the Cabot Trail, serving the best lobster roll and fish n chi...
The Whale Interpretive Centre in Pleasant Bay on Cape Breton Island promotes and preserves an awareness of whales and marine life by creating a unique and stimulating experience for our visitors.
The Interpretive Centre provides various exhibits and interactive media presentations, including scale illustrations of 16 whale species that may be sighted in the waters off Cape Breton Island. Visitors can see a life-size model of a pilot whale suspended above a saltwater livestock tank which contains live creatures found in the whales environment.
Tours are provided throughout the day. Bus tours are welcome. Other features include a gift shop, Internet access, picnic area and parking. MasterCard, Visa and Direct Debit are accepted.
The Rusty Anchor is Cape Breton’s best kept secret! The halfway point on the Cabot Trail, serving the best lobster roll and fish n chi...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Connect with nature and local history with a visit to La Bloc Beach. Explore the pebbly shoreline, take a dip in the warm gulf waters, or s...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
North Highlands Nordic Ski Area is located in Cape North, on the north east corner of the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. There are over ...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: North Highlands
Waterfall Season Select! Beulach Ban Falls Height: 21 m Distance (one way): 134 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 12 m Hiking Time: 5 minutes Ce...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
You are 355 metres (1165 feet) above sea level! Hike from the top of the mountain about 6 kilometres down to a small ocean cove and grassy c...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
A dramatic headland cliff overlooks the rugged coast from the end of this level trail. You can enjoy an eagle’s view of the Cabot Tra...
No matter the time of year, for my wife and I, the weekend means heading to the Cabot Trail for an adventure.
Don't put that camera away just because it's cold! Winter on Cape Breton Island is an Instagrammer's wonderland.
Join Ashley MacDonald, one of our Adventure Ambassadors, on an outdoor adventure along the Cabot Trail. If you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or just the sound of nature, you'll enjoy this blog!
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