Introduction to Cabot Shores’ Blog:

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What adventures engage you on Cape Breton Island? What special events? What wildlife surprises you or Art, Music, stories around the fire?

See through pictures and videos special off the beaten spots along the Cabot Trail. And hear stories from guides like Dr, Paul, “B”, Cosmo and John Henry…And guests and guides from the world over…

Eg. first Post: Cape Breton Featured on ABC News, Good Morning, America

(Will Fame Spoil Cape Breton Island?)

Not likely, but 7 million eyeballs just saw Cape Breton featured on Good Morning, America, according to Angelo Spinazzola of sea-kayaking. Let us know what you think.

Will fame spoil Cape Breton? Check out the video and let us know what you think….read more & go to Cape Breton Featured on ABC

Great Food, Lively Music & Good Times during March Break Getaway Weekend

March 16, 2012

Chef George Smith once again amazed the guest’s of Cabot Shores March Break Feast with his entertaining stories and explanations of how he came up with and created his South American Inspired Menu.

Some of the guests who attended the weekend included a team of 14 Dalhousie Historians, a pet Friendly family from Sydney, Couples from Halifax and a great supportive local community.

Chef George was inspired to use as many local ingredients as possible (minus the pineapple- of course!). Guests were treated to a handmade vegetable Tortilla to start, filled with a bright assortment of vegetables, cheese and topped with a [...]

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The Yurt & Tipi At Cabot Shores: record number of inquiries

March 15, 2012

This season, record number of inquiries are coming from our websites and over the phone concerning our Yurt and Tipi. A few folks even contacted us during winter, but for now they are closed till mid-May (you can see the winter frame of the Tipi on the right of this page)
Below is a picture story of the Yurt and Tipi and the views…
…while just below
… Jason from Newfoundland is talking about his two nights at a wedding at Cabot Shores, one night with his wife in a Tipi and the other in a Yurt, a kind of Mongolian tipi.
Cabot Shores’ [...]

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Snow….SpringJam All Inclusive Weekend Getaway 2012

March 12, 2012

PACKAGES
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2 Night Basic LODGE Package $115*/per person/per night (Based on Double Occupancy)
2 Nights Accommodation in the Lodge
2 Meals per person/per day- Featuring a winter feast of Cedar Plank Salmon prepared by Chef Carl & Breakfast
Access to Snowshoes, WIFI & Infrared Sauna
Saturday Live Jam Session in the Lodge
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ADD to your PACKAGE: Massage, Acupuncture, Japanese Ofuro Soaking Tubs, Additional Meals, Outdoor Wood Fired Pizza
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1 Night Basic LODGE Package $125*/per person/per night (Based on Double Occupancy)
1 Night Accommodation in the Lodge
2 Meals per person- Dinner (featuring a winter feast of Cedar Plank Salmon prepared by Chef Carl) [...]

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Victoria County Congrats to Cabot Shores

March 7, 2012

Victoria Country’ Chief Operating Officer, Sandy Hudson, on behalf of the Municipal Counsel formally congratulated Cabot Shores
for being named one of the top three highest rated lodgings in Nova Scotia, by USA Today Travel.

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Fun Downhill Skiing at Cape Smokey

March 4, 2012

Cape Smokey is a nice little ski area on the Cabot Trail, right at the edge of Ingonish.
It is open through March, from Friday through Sunday and everyday during March Break.
Staffed by volunteers, the rentals and skiing are very economical. And best of all are the
views you get of Ingonish Island, Ingonish Harbor and Middlehead.
The conditions were good the day I visited in March and I couldn’t help but look out on the
Harbour, each time I got to the top. Pack ice comes in from the Atlantic and forms an amazing
vista.

There aren’t many skiiers there on a Friday, so the [...]

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Jimmy Rankin, Angelo Spinazzola & other Cape Breton Nominees Could Win East Coast Music Awards

March 4, 2012

Is musical talent in the Cape Breton Island Water? Families from here like the Rankins, MacMasters, the the Barra MacNeils, the Boudreaux…to name a few…
You’d also think so, from looking at the nominees for the East Coast Music Awards…including our local friend Angelo Spinazzola (nominated for 2 awards), Carmen Townsend who played at Cabot Shores at in 2005 for 2 awards; Cheryl Smith; Jimmy Rankin of Mabou for 8; Morgan Currie of the Mercato Group for festival software; ` Keith Mullins of Sydney for 3; ; bluesman Matt Anderson for 5;
Ones we are especially pulling for have connections to Cabot [...]

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Cabot Trail Bluegrass Folk Festival

March 2, 2012

The focus for the first annual Cabot Trail Bluegrass Folk Festival is to collect an interactive community of passionate musicians and music lovers alike who will be encouraged to participate in showcases, workshops, jam bands & instrumental clinics.
The open and inviting atmosphere at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort will allow bluegrass and traditional musicians in all stages of musical ability to take part in a hands-on collective effort to play, learn, teach and grow.
In addition to 3 Main stage daily acts, players will be given the opportunity to form a band with various other Bluegrass/Folk enthusiasts, jam out 3-5 numbers and [...]

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Fiddlers Paul Cranford & Sarah Beck to Play at “March Madness” at Cabot Shores

March 1, 2012

Dr. Paul promises a monthly Party, Feast or Festival (sometimes all three) and in March, fiddlers
Paul Cranford and Sarah Beck will do a concert on Saturday night, March 10th at 8pm, and available to
provide music for some some irrepressable square setters leading the way to an informal dance (no prior knowledge required!)
Paul and Sarah have performed for a number of weddings and other events at Cabot Shores as part of the group Rocky Shores as well as at Celtic Colours…
Besides being a fiddler, Paul Cranford is a former lighthouse keeper, composer and publisher dedicated to supporting the tradition of Celtic fiddle music across Cape [...]

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Bistro Feature: Chef George Smith & Wife Cora-Lee

February 29, 2012

Cabot Shores has the pleasure of introducing guest Chef George Smith to food lovers & culinary adventure seekers alike during their monthly winter and spring feasts.
Chef George Smith and wife Cora-Lee own and operate The Dancing River Sprite in Middle River, NS, where they hold “literary” dinners each month, with lively re-tellings of a chosen classic book and dishes inspired by its passages. At these events, menus are set out for the six-course meal, but rather than describing the dishes, they provide cryptic clues about it’s ingredients. Part of the fun, then, is placing the tastes as you eat. Nearly [...]

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Cabot Shores Ranked “Excellent” by FlipKey.com

February 29, 2012

Thanks to all our wonderful guests, positive reviews and great feedback, Cabot Shores has just been ranked “Excellent” by FlipKey.com!
Here’s what FlipKey.com had to say:
“This exclusive award recognizes outstanding vacation rentals based on reviews from past guests. It is clear that you provide a fantastic rental property for your guests and we are pleased to recognize your efforts.”
Thanks again to all our guests who have taken time to write a review an share their exciting adventures and memorable experiences with the world!

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