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 …
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 …
If you’re looking for a more memorable gift than a material item, consider giving the gift of a Cape Breton Island lodging experience at Cabot Shores. Nestled along the Cabot Trail, Cabot Shores offers unique accommodations and activities for those seeking a meaningful getaway, making it an ideal choice for anyone who values experiences and …
When we travel to a new destination, learning about the history of the place we’re visiting becomes part of the experience, whether we know it or not. After all, cultural traditions play an important role in immersing ourselves in the locale. In Nova Scotia, lobster has long been a critical staple food of the Indigenous …
Cape Breton Island is an idyllic destination in Eastern Canada that offers visitors abundant natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exciting activities to enjoy. One of the things that Cape Breton Island is known for is its craft beer and cider scene, which includes some of the best Nova Scotia breweries. If you love libations and …
The crisp, coastal air and transformative setting graciously lend themselves to a bevy of seasonal activities, but perhaps none are as quintessentially Nova Scotian as making cider. After all, Nova Scotia cider is a big draw for many fall visitors. As such, Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort invites you to experience this cultural event on Cape Breton Island with a cider-making getaway.
Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles – Vegan, Gluten & Sugar-free Ingredients: 1 ½ cup Chopped dates, softened in a small bowl of 1/2c hot water (30 min) 1 cup Tahini (sesame paste) or Almond butter ¼ – ½ cup Cocoa powder (add more or less depending on how bitter you want the truffles) 1 cup Unsweetened dried shredded coconut …
Many of us enjoy a good lobster dinner and go to Maine and Nova Scotia for the authentic experience. Here at Cabot Shores, we get our lobsters from Merrill MacInnis. For more on lobster and lobster fishing, click to see our video on Lobster Fishing Off Cape Breton Island
We asked Merrill: What’s the difference between “Canners” and “Market Lobster?” His answer can help us understand the history of lobster fishing on Cape Breton Island, in addition to, which lobster to order.
The MacInnis family has been fishing lobster for over 80 years off the eastern (Atlantic coast) of Cape Breton, […]