Two people on a kayak adventure on Cape Breton.

Get Out on the Water | Where to Kayak on Cape Breton

Summer at Cabot Shores means one thing above all else: it’s time to get out on the water. There’s no better place to paddle on Cape Breton Island than right here, with the calm surface of Church Pond and the open water of Indian Brook both just steps from your door. Our Cabot Trail vacation …

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Cape Breton Kayak: A woman smiles as she enjoys kayaking along the shores of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

Water Adventures on Cape Breton: SUP, Canoe, and Kayak Tours

Are you planning a trip to Cape Breton Island? Nestled along the scenic Cabot Trail, Cabot Shores offers unique accommodations like yurts, domes, and glamping options and easy access to some of the best water adventures on the island. Whether you’re interested in a serene paddle on Church Pond or an exhilarating Cape Breton kayak tour, there’s something for everyone.

Taking the Plunge

                    Almost as soon as the ice has melted from the lakes, bays, brooks and bogs, I’ve got swimming on the brain. When can I jump, skip or dive into some (chilly) fresh water.  Cape Breton is absolutely filled with water sources, from the plethora of …

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Right Whales Sighted Off Bay Saint Lawrence, Cape Breton

“Been fishing over 30 years and this is the first Right Whale I”ve seen,” said Captain Cyril Fraser
of Oshan Whale Watch,  which is based in the village of  Bay St. Lawrence, Cape Breton.  A fifth generation fisherman, Cyril mostly sees Pilot and Minke whales and dolphins.
 
“The Right Whales are around 50 tons, compared to the Minkes and Pilots   which are more like 5 tons.”
 
One of our guests from Ontario, Tullio d’Angelo, provided us with a the snapshot  of the Right Whale taken off while with Captain Cyril.

             Photo by Tullio d’Angelo

According to wikipedia, the Right whales making […]