the inner dragonfly poster

Wellness Retreat–Awaken Your Inner Dragonfly

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.

A drumming retreat at Cabot Shores

Relaxing Rhythm Retreat June 13th-14th

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 …

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Arctic Ice Before and After along the cabot trail

Arctic Sea Ice Along the Cape Breton Coast

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 …

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A group of people hiking part of the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton in spring.

5 Things to Know About the Cabot Trail in Spring

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 …

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lamb shank recipe

Chef’s Corner: Lamb Shank Recipe

The Cabot Shores Bistro is one of the few restaurants open during winter along the Cabot Trail; it features a Lamb Shank that is one of the most popular dishes during Cape Breton’s colder months and this winter so far is the coldest in recent years. Skiing Cape Smokey has been a popular activity for …

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A person packing their bag for one of their getaways to Nova Scotia.

Why Now Is the Best Time to Plan Nova Scotia Getaways

There’s something special about looking ahead to a trip along the Cabot Trail. Whether you’re dreaming of warm summer days by the water or vibrant autumn colours, getting a head start on planning your trip to Cabot Shores gives you the space to design an experience that feels entirely your own. Keep reading to learn …

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Recipe for Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Chef’s Corner: Sourdough Cinnamon Roll Recipe

A Story of A Tasty Sweet Dessert and Snack Have you tried Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls, we have a recipe for you? if you are anything like Cabot Shores’ guests or staff, you’ll love them. Last summer at Cabot Shores, we hosted a young and talented chef, named Zayna, who made absolutely the best sourdough breads …

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