Events

The Cabot Trail Relay: teams running 267km Cabot Trail May 25-26, 2013

February 24, 2013

As an individual who struggles to push themselves through those extra ten minutes on the treadmill, I’ve got an incredible amount of respect for passionate runners. Over a thousand dedicated marathon-ers flock to the highlands of Cape Breton every May to run one of “the most challanging and spectacular terrains in North America”, state the relay officials, and I have to agree with them. Cape Breton island offers a host of activities, communities of friendly folk, but most notably, are the incredible and seemingly endless one-of-a-kind views.
Two years ago I was hired as an assistant to Dr. Paul of Cabot [...]

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Road Scholar: Cultural & Outdoor Adventures on Cape Breton Island

August 29, 2012

A group of Road Scholars gathered for a series of June of Adventures
at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. This was
followed by an Intergenerational Program in July. In September and October, two
more sessions will be at Cabot Shores.

For the June retreat, the Road Scholars hiked to waterfalls and along the Atlantic; had guided experiences
in native Mi’kmaq and Gaelic culture; heard and made live music; ate
local lobster and wood-fired pizza; did Qi Gong and laughing yoga, and learned about the
local wildlife, both from land and on a trip to the Bird Islands, led by
experienced local guides and [...]

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Road Scholar- Cultural Adventures in Cape Breton DAILY SCHEDULE for June, 2013

February 28, 2012

Specifically, this program includes:
•6 nights of accommodations •17 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners •9 Expert-led lectures •7 Field trips •1 Excursions •12 Hands-on experiences •1 Performances

Day One: Friday, June 15 – Arrival at Cabot Shores and Welcome Activities
Arrive To: Registration and Welcome at Cabot Shores followed by a guided exploration of the Wilderness Resort
Dinner: Dinner at Cabot Shores Bistro
Evening: Welcome Ceremony, Introductions and Orientation in Great Room of Lodge

Day Two: Saturday, June 16 – Exploring the Indian Brook Wilderness
Breakfast: Group breakfast in Great Room of Whiff’s Lodge.
Morning: After breakfast Hike & explore the Indian Brook Wilderness Trail. See [...]

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Road Scholar: Inter-generational Adventures on Cape Breton DAILY SCHEDULE–July 2013!

February 28, 2012

Day One: Saturday, July 07 – Welcome to Cabot Shores
Afternoon: Arrival at Cabot Shores after 3pm Afternoon Tea with Oat Cakes followed by introduction to the grounds of Cabot Shores
Dinner: Dinner at Cabot Shores Lodge
Evening: Welcome Ceremony, Introductions and Orientation in Great Room of Lodge

Day Two: Sunday, July 08 – Exploring the Indian Brook Wilderness

Breakfast: Start the day with an Optional Qi Gong, mindfulness meditation or Nature Walk followed by Breakfast in Cabot Shores lodge.
Morning: Hike & explore the Indian Brook Wilderness Trail See old moose hunting camps; cross creeks leading to three waterfalls. Follow paths of eagles up from [...]

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