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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Planning and hosting a special event or retreat amid these wild times is nothing short of challenging, chiefly because of strict COVID-19 restrictions. Thankfully, many safe-havens, such as Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Shores, offer a unique blend of seclusion, private acreage, natural beauty, rustic sophistication, and on-site adventure. Throughout the year, Cabot Shores’ dedicated event …
While there’s never an off-season for romance here at Cabot Shores (Nova Scotia’s most unique resort), there’s something magical about spending Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart on our sprawling, 55-acre estate. Cabot Shores hugs the vast Atlantic Ocean, world-famous Cabot Trail, and peaceful Indian Brook—a trifecta of genuine natural splendour. Thanks to our eclectic mix …
Cape Breton Island, most notably the 300-kilometre Cabot Trail, is where nature enthusiasts go to escape the city’s boisterous streets and stressful workplaces. Much of the year, Nova Scotia’s prized island attracts hikers, paddlers, and cyclists. However, once winter arrives, most travellers seek out Cabot Shores’ 55-acre wilderness estate to wholly unplug, restore balance, and …
Nova Scotia’s 10,000-square-kilometre Cape Breton Island is packed full of surprises, ranging from an ice cream parlour hidden inside a seaside lighthouse to a non-profit Nordic ski trail system and an 80-year-old Scottish-style sheep crofter. Picturesque Cape Breton Island, which is currently transforming from autumn to winter, is the 77th largest isle on the globe. …
It’s hard to argue that autumn is the most tantalizing season among couples with a penchant for the outdoors. There’s just something playful, magical even, about the kaleidoscope of colours that blanket the topography, including vibrant hues of marigold, amber, and kelly. Cabot Shores, one of the premier romantic getaways in Nova Scotia, is a …
We’re officially on the cusp of yet another vibrant autumn here on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia’s crown jewel. There are several ways to relish fall’s arrival here at Cabot Shores, including kayaking, cycling, and, of course, hiking. Every autumn, leaf-peepers, outdoor enthusiasts, avid hikers, and self-proclaimed “autumnophiles” flock to our remote, 55-acre wilderness resort. …
Nova Scotia’s 298-kilometre Cabot Trail remains one of the world’s most beloved (and toured) cycling trails. There’s no better way to survey Cape Breton Island’s rolling hills than atop a bicycle. Every summer, hundreds of cyclists drive through the heart of Nova Scotia en route to Cabot Shores, an idyllic Cabot Trail cycling basecamp. Cabot …
Finding the perfect chalet in Canada that fits your family’s size, style, and budget like a puzzle piece is no small task. However, a trip up to Nova Scotia’s award-winning Cabot Shores will assuredly be the best decision that you make this summer. Cabot Shores is widely celebrated for its environmentally-conscious practices, geodesic domes, and …