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Top 3 Cape Breton Waterfalls

April 26, 2018January 28, 2015

Okay, I have a bias towards waterfalls, spectacular trail-side views of water, and old growth forests. Duration: 25 minutes to 5 hours. So here they are: #1 Indian Brook Falls; # 2 North River Falls, #3 Black Brook/Falls.
1. Indian Brook Falls Hike (challenging)

The Cabot Trail goes along the coast on the east (Atlantic) side of Cape Breton Island.
Take the Cabot Trail to the village of Indian Brook. A landmark the bridge over Indian Brook. The Trail starts on the northwest side of the Brook.
During the heat of summer, you can do the hike in and alongside the Brook. In early […]

Watching Moose and Eagles at Sunrise

April 26, 2018December 2, 2014

There are many benefits to rising early in the morning and getting a peaceful, quiet start to your day. At Cabot Shores we look forward to the sun rising over the ocean, illuminating the Bird Islands and casting beautiful pink and purple color across the sky. Another reason to get up early is to watch …

Snowshoe Magazine: “Escape to an Unforgettable Winter Experience

April 26, 2018November 26, 2014

Found out that the best way to enjoy your winter experience is to have fun with it, rather than just to struggle with the snow–in the photo above you’ll see a snowshoe family expedition. Cabot Shores is open 4 seasons each year. Our guests make the most of winter fun, I’ve always said since …

“Dare to Go…” : Cape Breton one of 10 Spots Chosen by CNN

March 16, 2020May 30, 2014

“Dare to Go To…” spots include Cape Breton Island in its list of 10 spots worldwide, the CNN10. Some other locations mentioned include the Artic Circle, Bhutan, Bolivia, Idaho, Malawi, Mongolia, North Island New Zealand, Romania, and outer space as a frontier. The CNN article describes Cape Breton as “real and rugged”. Natalie MacMaster, a …

Family Retreat – Action and Peace & Quiet!

April 26, 2018May 23, 2014

Mums and Dads and kids spent the weekend exploring the many delights that Cabot Shores has to offer with an action… and stillness… packed schedule. After yummy self serve breakfasts, which catered admirably for everyone’s different preferences for getting up – early or a bit later, the morning offered the grown-ups the peaceful opportunity for …

Basic Health

April 25, 2018January 29, 2014

Have you ever participated in a hike, a yoga class, or taken a run, starting out feeling low-energy and a bit dispirited, only find yourself full of energy and clear-minded after the activity…..? …..And wondered, where did this new-found energy and clear mind come from? Certainly not from outside. Somehow you discovered it inside of …