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.
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What interests us, besides their freshness and beauty, is that many of these flowers have healing qualities. Some even grown in our gardens and may appear on your salad in the Cabot Shores’ Bistro. Spring flowers at Cabot Shores have a lot of variety and rapidly appear after the snow melts. Many of the flowers …
As Cape Breton shakes off winter, a whole new side of the Nova Scotia island begins to emerge. The once-snow-covered landscape transforms into forests of fresh green leaves and waterfalls running strong from the spring melt. A stay at Cabot Shores places you close to some of the best places to visit in Cape Breton …
On June 20th, Angela Ianetti and company are the featured musicians kicking off our live music series here at Cabot Shores. First there is a dinner prepared with local and fresh ingredients — June is both Lobster season (fresh off the boat) and high time for our on-property produce garden. After dinner, the concert and …
Sandy Benoit has created a special wellness retreat called Awaken Your Inner Dragonfly. It takes place at Cabot Shores from June 26-29th. Here is a link to the registration form.
The third annual “Relaxing Rhythm Retreat”, led by Shelley Allen, is back by popular demand at Cabot Shores by popular demand; he dates are June 13th-14th. and now open to men and women. Relaxing Rhythm Retreat History Over the last 21 years, Shelley has been leading drumming circles with a number of women drummers, including …
As the weather continues to warm, Cape Breton Island starts to come to life. Wildflowers start to come to life, and rivers start to flow as ice and snow melt. However, it’s not just rivers that get moving. If you’re planning a getaway to Cabot Shores in late spring, leave room in your schedule to …
The Mystery of Arctic Sea Ice Arriving in Cape Breton (c/o Dr. Paul) For years, in late March, the Englishtown Ferry, 10 km from Cabot Shores, was out of service because Arctic sea ice blocked its passage. And sometimes as you traveled the Cabot Trail, you’d see ice floating along the Cape Breton coast. The coast …
Cabot Trail in spring offers a breathtaking introduction to one of North America’s most scenic drives, as this iconic route winds along the dramatic coastline of Cape Breton Island and comes alive with fresh greenery, cascading waterfalls, and fewer crowds than peak seasons. As the snow starts to melt across the highlands and coastal landscapes …