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

A Cape Breton Moose Named by Cheticamp Woman

January 4, 2013

Wendy Gallant is the winner of our recent, “name the moose” contest, which took place just after a moose had been a field resident at Cabot Shores on and off for a month, mostly in our apple orchard.
You may have seen her or read about her or seen her video. And now she has a name…

Mooseella-Eve
By the Canoes and Kayaks
Moosella-Eve in the Field
Wendy named the moose Moosella-Eve…and we thank all the other folks making entries. There will be more moose and moose naming contests.
Previous experiences of Wendy and moose weren’t such happy stories.
A Cheticamp resident, Wendy has [...]

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A Valentines Getaway Weekend at Cabot Shores

January 2, 2013

Escape the everyday and experience renewal and a touch of Romance at Cabot Shores!   Your all-inclusive Valentine’s Weekend Getaway is the perfect way to relax and romance with your sweetie. Whether it’s curling up by the fire or braving outdoor trails at sunrise– come to Cape Breton Island and get the royal treatment!
All Inclusive
Saturday February 11th
Accommodations:   4 star lodge or chalets
Double Occupancy Package
Happy Hour Hors d’Oeuvres + Tasty Nibbles
3 Course Dinner Special
Truffle Tasting
Saturday Night Party Time
Just added                                      The Heartwood Slacks Band

Heartwood Slacks Band

Sunday Morning February 12th
Morning Yoga or River Walk or Sleep in
Breakfast
Outdoor activities or Cabot Trail Ride
InfraRed Sauna

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Treat Yourself to a Winter Getaway at Cabot Shores on Cape Breton

December 26, 2012

Imagine yourself curled up in front of a cozy wood fire in your chalets or in the fireplace room of the lodge. It’s snowing outside and you’ve had a full day of cross country skiing, showshoeing, or touring the Highlands on a snowmobile or driving along the Cabot Trail…you are tired and ready for an adult beverage next to the fire or a hearty meal in the Bistro.
Fireside in Chalet
You look out the window and see the reflection of the full moon over the Atlantic and Church Pond…it’s very quiet and peaceful. There is soft music playing and you [...]

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Friends of Cabot Shores, happy holidays!

December 25, 2012

Hi Friend,
Happy Holidays to You and Yours…

We hope you are spending it with friends, family and those you hold dear!

And Happy New Year.
From

Ruby, Barbara, Louis & Dr. Paul

And Cosmo

With thanks to you for being part of Cabot Shores up close and from a distance .and to Guests and Photographers:

                  John Tomlin of Southhampton, England
                  Suzanne Rogers of Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
                  Nyani Quarmyne, of Perth, Australia and Accra, Ghana
                  Jens Haertel, of Berlin, Germany

Warmly,

Barbara, Paul, Ruby, Louis and Cosmo

www.cabotshores.com
telephone 902 929 2584

PS Toll-free reservations all seasons at 866 929 2585
PPS [...]

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Road Scholar (Elder Hostel) Intergenerational Programs A Highlight of July

Grandma and Grandkid at Road Scholar Intergen Program at Cabot Shores

December 23, 2012

Each July is the time for a Road Scholar Intergenerational Program at Cabot Shores.
Grandparents and Grandkids travel from all over North America to the event, ready of cultural and outdoor adventure, including:

Canoeing and kayaking and stand up paddling (last year Ben S. from Georgia at 84 was a star on the Yolo Boardanson, not to be showed up by his grandson, Tripp
Fishing
Hiking and cookouts
Gaelic language and cooking and music
Native first nation Mi kmaq history, crafts, music and cooking
Birding expeditions and tours
Making pizza on outdoor, wood-fired pizza oven
Exploring the beach and swimming in the Atlantic, Church Pond, Indian Brook
Demonstrations by local [...]

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Cabot Shores Becomes Road Scholar Destination on Cape Breton Island

December 23, 2012

Cabot Shores is excited to announce its affiliation with Road Scholar . Road Scholar is a not-for-profit leader in educational travel since 1975 (founded as Elder Hostel) offering more than 7,000 educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries. Alongside local and well-known experts, you can experience as an individual, or part of a couple, family or group in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more.
In partnership with Cabot Shores, Road Scholar is offering 2 exceptional programs which will focus on Cultural & Inter-generational adventures with Cabot Shores as adventure destination [...]

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Celebrate New Year’s with an Adventure at Cabot Shores

December 19, 2012

Celebrate New Year’s this year with an Adventure at Cabot Shores!

What do you want to be doing this New Years? The same old overpriced pubcrawl in the City? Maybe this year you should try something different, something a little more exciting. Maybe this year you should have a New Year’s adventure perhaps? Grab a group of your closest friends and head to Cabot Shores where you can truly celebrate New Years in a fun and exciting way.
Picture it…
You and your closest friends in one of our warm, cozy Chalets.
Celebrating around an outdoor bonfires.
Snow Shoeing the local trails.
Soaking in our [...]

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What’s a good name for this Cape Breton Lady Moose visiting Cabot Shores?

December 7, 2012

Barbara and I saw a whole bunch of deer while vacationing in Colorado and while we were away, therewere all kinds of stories (and a video) of a moose that’s been wandering around Cabot Shores…
Early this morning I saw that moose. Somehow my dog Cosmo missed seeing lady moose and I quickly escorted Cosmo back to Whiff’s Lodge, to avoid a chase.
Ten minutes later, I was surprised to see the moose standing like a statue in exactly the same spot.
Her eyes followed me with each step as I walked toward Church Pond to get a better view of sunup over [...]

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Cape Breton Fiddler Rosie Mackenzie & Guitarist Johnny Muise Perform at Cabot Shores

December 3, 2012

Cape Breton fiddlers gather for Celtic Colours and Rosie Mackenzie (with partner guitarist
Johnny Muise) performed this year and then at Cabot Shores for the Breast Cancer Women Survivors’ Retreat.
They brought down the house with celtic music, a touch of country and some of their
own compositions. The women sat spellbound and were charmed by the enthusiasm and warmth of
Rosie and Johnny.
Rosie mentioned studying at the Gaelic College with the great Cape Breton fiddler and composer, Jerry Holland,
and also that she will soon be in Europe performing and studying fiddling and “violin” (for some “classical lessons)
During the course of the evening Rosie [...]

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Treat Yourself to a Special Cape Breton Christmas or Just Plain Winter Holiday Fun at Cabot Shores

December 2, 2012

Imagine yourself curled up in front of a cozy wood fire. ItR17;s Christmas Eve and the kids are tucked away upstairs in bed, sleepy from the earlier snow shoe hike & outdoor bonfire. The presents are wrapped and under your freshly cut tree. The turkey is prepped and all the trimmings are in order for tomorrowR17;s Christmas Dinner. You look out the window of one of Cabot Shores Chalets overlooking the ocean and think to yourself “Wow, this really was a special Christmas”.

There are only 4 Chalets left available to those of you who might want to get out of [...]

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