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Introduction to Cabot Shores' Blog

Enjoy a series of blogs by the Cabot Shores team featuring recipes, do it yourself tips, stories and guides to outdoor adventure and what is new on Cape Breton.

Join the conversation on the Cabot Shores blog! Cape Breton Island is a special place and we want to know what adventures, events, wildlife, art, music, even which stories around the camp fire engage you the most. Write to tell us what interests you most.

Finding Balance | Wellness Retreats Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Wellness Retreats on Cape Breton Island

Winter is almost over, and people need a way to revitalize their minds, body, and spirit. Many studies support the idea that tranquillity and nature are natural remedies for the restlessness we sometimes feel. And Cabot Shores on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, has everything you need for a refreshing wellness retreat to activate your senses and help you relax.

A woman enjoys the view from the top of a hillside Cape Breton hiking trail.

Outdoor Escapes: Cape Breton Hiking Trails near Cabot Shores

Amid the ruggedly beautiful reaches of eastern Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island is an outstanding destination for discerning outdoor enthusiasts. As we inch closer to winter’s end, many such folks hastily plan their spring and summer adventures. And with its picturesque ocean-side vistas, serene forests, and abundant wildlife, Cape Breton hiking is one of the island’s most precious gifts.

"Glamping Cape Breton with Cabot Shores."

Glamping Cape Breton | Winter Experiences from Cabot Shores

If you love spending time with the great outdoors during winter but are a bit turned off by the idea of “no-frills” camping in the cold, glamping “Cape Breton style” at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort is worth considering. In 2019, Chateline Magaize labeled Cabot Shores as one of the “coolest places to go glamping in Canada.” And winter is no exception!

Music Festivals Nova Scotia at Cabot Shores

Authentic Nova Scotia Music at the Cabot Trail Acoustic Festival

To say that music is woven into Cape Breton’s cultural heritage is somewhat of an understatement. For centuries, the isle’s inhabitants have shared songs about everything from their homeland to everyday life. In modern times, one of the best ways to celebrate these longstanding traditions is to come together for singing and dancing at Cabot Shores for the Cabot Trail Acoustic Festival on March 18th.

Reflexology/Ayurvedic Session with Lisa Sisson on February 17th, 2023 (Limited Spots)

Reflexology Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medical practice with roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It involves the application of pressure to specific points on the feet, hands or head.  It is based on reflex areas that promote deep healing and change to the  related areas of the body. – Reflexology (1hr …

Read moreReflexology/Ayurvedic Session with Lisa Sisson on February 17th, 2023 (Limited Spots)

Rob murphy at cabot shores

Valentine Weekend’s Dinner and Concert with Rob Murphy, February 18, 2023

Rob Murphy is performing at Cabot Shores on Valentines Weekend Saturday, February 18, 2023 part of the Cabot Trail Acoustic Dinner and Concert Series hosted by the Good Health Festival Society at Cabot Shores.   Start your evening with a delicious three-course dinner in the Cabot Shores Bistro. Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, a local seafood …

Read moreValentine Weekend’s Dinner and Concert with Rob Murphy, February 18, 2023

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