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

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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Still swimmng on Cape Breton–especially the Moose

September 21, 2012

Many of our guests want nothing more than to see a Cape Breton moose.

Last week during a Road Scholar Retreat, a group saw all kinds of moose skat on the path to Indian Brook–but no moose. Then, the next day, Catherine, a guest from San Francisco, came upon one.
Her husband, Nicholas, was skeptical. “Where’s the picture?” he said, only half jokingly?
Well, today, another couple, Robert and Christine (of Sydney Australia) were driving the Cabot Trail and visiting Mary Ann Falls. Just after returning to the Cabot Trail, they stopped at a pond and there it was–a moose, a big bull [...]

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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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