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Cabot Shores Has Gift Certificates: 6 Reasons Why

  Cabot Shores Has Gift Certificates  that make great presents anytime–open year round  with unique  lodging, bistro dining, adventure and relaxation as separate highlights or in customizabale  packages. We focus on experiences here, and sometimes the best gift to give is the gift of a romantic getaway, retreat or adventure along the Cabot Trail. Besides …

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scenic view of Cape Smokey

Hiking Along the Cabot Trail: Cape Smokey

The Cape Smokey Picnic Park, situated just along the Cabot Trail is a 40km drive from Cabot Shores. Regardless of the weather, the trip offers views that will leave you with your face pressed up against the car window for the duration of the drive. If you happen to be the designated driver, the Cape …

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Hiking the Middle Head Trail at Cape Breton Highlands National Park

About Middle Head Trail The Middle Head Trail located within the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, follows a long and narrow peninsula separated by two ocean bays, ending on cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. There are plenty of opportunities to see seabirds, seals, and eagles! If you don’t have time to commit to a full …

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Five Nature Hikes and Walks in the vicinity of Cabot Shores

At least 5 nature  hikes and walks in the vicinity of  Cabot Shores and provide a nature connection for hikers of all ages and abilities.  You can simply explore the property along Eagle Feather Beach or  experience the natural beauty of the trail along the Cabot Shores loop trail along Indian Brook and Church Pond.  …

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Glooscap Cave, une randonnée que vous ne regretterai pas!

[slickr-flickr tag=”glooscap1″ type=”galleria” size=”m640″] Vous voulez vivre une expĂ©rience hors de l’ordinaire? Venez faire la randonnĂ©e du Glooscap Cave sur l’ĂŽle du Cap-Breton, situĂ©e Ă  moins de 1 heure de Cabot Shores. En famille, entre amis ou mĂŞme seul, cette excursion vous donnera dĂ©finitivement le goĂ»t d’en faire d’autres, encore et encore. L’histoire dit qu’un hĂ©ro …

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Taking the Plunge

                    Almost as soon as the ice has melted from the lakes, bays, brooks and bogs, I’ve got swimming on the brain. When can I jump, skip or dive into some (chilly) fresh water.  Cape Breton is absolutely filled with water sources, from the plethora of …

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Top 3 Cape Breton Waterfalls

 

Okay, I have a bias towards waterfalls, spectacular trail-side views of water, and old growth forests. Duration: 25 minutes to 5 hours. So here they are: #1 Indian Brook Falls; # 2 North River Falls, #3 Black Brook/Falls.
1. Indian Brook Falls Hike (challenging)
 
 
The Cabot Trail goes along the coast on the east (Atlantic) side of Cape Breton Island.
Take the Cabot Trail to the village of Indian Brook. A landmark the bridge over Indian Brook. The Trail starts on the northwest side of the Brook.
During the heat of summer, you can do the hike in and alongside the Brook. In early […]

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