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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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.
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!
Winter honeymoons are an extraordinary experience. Cold moonlit nights and bright snow-covered days undoubtedly lend themselves to reaffirming your love. And on Cape Breton, cabins with a hot tub can add another layer of romance. So if you’re looking for a place to celebrate your new life together, Cabot Shores invites you to make yourself at home and relax after each day of fun-filled winter activities with one of our chalets, yurts, or geodesic domes for an intimate winter honeymoon.
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 …
Those who haven’t come here during the snowy months may wonder what Cape Breton hiking is like in the winter. Read more to find out!
Are you planning a long day exploring the beautiful Cabot Trail? Enhance your experience at Cabot Shores by adding a hot tub to your stay! The question we get asked the most is which yurts and domes have hot tubs at Cabot Shores? The next question is usually which options have hot tubs on their …
As fall sets in we are reminded by the crisp mornings and chilly evenings to have extra clothing, blankets or quilts, and extra hot tea when heading outdoors. Many people are surprised that Cabot Shores is open 4 seasons, and even more so that we encourage our guests to stay in Mongolian and cedar style yurts …
Cape Breton Island is a Canadian hidden gem if there ever was one. The island has dramatic seaside cliffs that rival Midcoast Maine, California’s Big Sur, and even stretches of Hawaii. Martens, moose, lynx, and snowshoe hares frolic the land, unstirred by our presence. A rising, homegrown culinary scene continues to blossom along the Atlantic …