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Concert with Angela Ianetti & Company

On June 20th, Angela Ianetti and company are the featured musicians kicking off our live music series here at Cabot Shores. First there is a dinner prepared with local and fresh ingredients — June is both Lobster season (fresh off the boat) and high time for our on-property produce garden. After dinner, the concert and …

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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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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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Good News:Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail is Back in 2025 After Hurricane Fiona

The Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail  The Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail is a Cape Breton hiking Treasure  during all 4 seasons–even during winter. But if the Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail were a ship, the Treasure may have been buried at sea after the Louisbourg Coastline Trail got smashed by Hurricane Fiona in 2022. Ever wondered what happens when nature …

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Cape Breton Island Lodging: An exterior view of a chalet at Cabot Shores.

Give the Gift of Cape Breton Island Lodging

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 …

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Cape Breton Musicians Kick off Janet Bickerton’s Song Release on April 13 in Sydney, NS

Talented Cape Breton musicians are helping to kick off  Janet Bickerton’s song release on April 13th, and to raise awareness of homelessness on Cape Breton.  Besides  Janet, some of these talented musicians include  guitarist and song writer Fred Lavery of Woodland Sound Studios; jazz pianist Marcel Aucoin; drummer Ron Leadbeater;  and electric bassist Ron Johnson. …

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