An aerial view of Cabot Shores on Cape Breton Island.

Corporate Retreats in Beautiful Nova Scotia

Whether it’s for building camaraderie, boosting morale, or just letting your team know you’re grateful, corporate retreats offer the perfect opportunity to do something special with those who have helped make your hard work and dedication worthwhile. To say that planning and hosting an event during such an odd era of our history can be …

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A woman practices Qi Gong during a wellness retreat amid the shore of Cape Breton Island.

Mind, Body, and Soul | A Wellness Retreat in Nova Scotia

To say the last few months have been stressful certainly seems like an understatement. Current events and the demands of our modern lifestyles can sometimes leave us feeling bogged down and disconnected from our environment. The trapeze act we call life is no easy task, so it’s understandable why so many people are yearning for …

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A young pair of newlyweds share a loving embrace aboard a rowboat during their Canada honeymoon on Cape Breton Island.

Canada Honeymoon: A Romantic Getaway in Nova Scotia

Now that we’ve passed some of the most romantic holidays, like Christmas, New Years’, and Valentine’s Day, there is a good chance that many people have become engaged over the last few months. It’s never too early to begin your wedding planning, and honeymoons are undoubtedly an integral aspect of the marriage equation.

Coming Home to Unamaki (Cape Breton)

Coming Home to Unamaki Grand Mother Moon Ceremony by Mary-Louise Bernard Early this spring I headed home to Unamaki (Cape Breton). I had been living in Truro the past two years, not that far away, but far enough that you miss the waters.Growing up in the island, the waters become a part of you: after …

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Music & Culture

In Cape Breton, music is our culture, and culture is our music. At Cabot Shores, you’ll be surrounded by both. For instance, every Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7:30pm, you can join in a Ceilidh at St. Ann’s United Church (just minutes away) hosted by the fantastic fiddler, David Paprizian. You can also see him playing in the local group, Rocky Shores.
Cabot Shores has become a hub for music along the Cabot Trail, with notable musicians like Buddy MacDonald and Jennifer Roland and of course, Rocky Shores, taking the stage. Young and talented newcomers like Rosie Mackenzie and Johnny […]

Road Scholar: Culture & Outdoor Adventure on Cape Breton Island

A group of Road Scholars gathered for a series of June of Adventures
at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.  This was
followed by an Intergenerational Program in July.  In September and October, two
more sessions will be at Cabot Shores.
 
For the June retreat, the Road Scholars  hiked to waterfalls and along the Atlantic; had guided experiences
in native Mi’kmaq and Gaelic culture; heard and made live music; ate
local lobster and wood-fired pizza; did Qi Gong and laughing yoga, and learned about the
local wildlife, both from land and on a trip to the Bird Islands, led by
experienced local guides and […]

Polar Bear Swims at Cabot Shores

After being repeatedly pummeled by high winds, heavy downpours, storms and flooding, Cape Breton Island is finally seeing some sunshine.  Inspired by the sun and relatively mild weather, two women and a dog courageously set out to do a polar bear swim at Cabot Shores on New Year’s day. Finding the right spot – easy …

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