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Article in “Celtic Life International” On Hiking Near Cabot Shores

March 18, 2020September 23, 2012

Journalist Michelle Brunet writes in Celtic Life International about hiking the Cape Breton Highlands, off the Cabot Trail.

She interviewed Jason McNeil about North River Falls (described in our article on our 3 favorite waterfall hikes)
Park expert Marieve Theriault on Mt. Franey
And Dr. Paul on trails along Indian Brook (for full article see, September, Celtic Life International, starting on page 32) Below is an excerpt:

On hiking: Celtic Life International

Still swimmng on Cape Breton–especially the Moose

March 18, 2020September 21, 2012

Many of our guests want nothing more than to see a Cape Breton moose.

Last week during a Road Scholar Retreat, a group saw all kinds of moose skat on the path to Indian Brook–but no moose. Then, the next day, Catherine, a guest from San Francisco, came upon one.
Her husband, Nicholas, was skeptical. “Where’s the picture?” he said, only half jokingly?
Well, today, another couple, Robert and Christine (of Sydney Australia) were driving the Cabot Trail and visiting Mary Ann Falls. Just after returning to the Cabot Trail, they stopped at a pond and there it was–a moose, a big bull […]

Cape Breton Voted #1 Most Romantic Place in Canada

March 18, 2020February 21, 2012

Once again, Cape Breton has made the news in a big way- according to Vacay.ca, Cape Breton was ranking #1 out of 10 for being the Most Romantic Place in Canada. Here’s what they had to say….

Romance is on the mind, and Canada with its abundance of natural beauty, charming small towns and scenic cities is filled with destinations that will make you swoon. With Valentine’s Day just a week away, our team of travel writers and experts gathered to decide on the top 10 most romantic places to visit in the nation, whether it’s now as the holiday approaches […]

Hiking Adventures

March 18, 2020February 16, 2012

Cabot Shores sits on the Atlantic coast of Cape Breton, along the Cabot Trail and out the door you can beach comb, hike through our nature sanctuary or head for the Cape Breton Highlands.
You are along Indian Brook which, as you go west, leads to 3 waterfalls and into the Indian Brook Wilderness. Go north and you meet the French River Wilderness. We have maps and have worked on developing a wilderness trail on the south and north sides of Indian Brook. By summer, you can add swimming or bogeyboarding to your exploits on Indian Brook and by winter, snowshoeing…You […]

Water Adventures At Cabot Shores

March 18, 2020February 16, 2012

Take in Cape Breton’s beautiful scenery from the water!
Glide through local lakes and ponds as you watch eagles soar and moose graze along the shoreline. At Cabot Shores, we’re all about exploring beautiful places to get away from it all, learning new skills, having once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, meeting great people and introducing you to an eco-friendly way of travel.

Explore Church Pond and Indian Brook while gliding across the water across Indian Brook and Church Pond
Tour down North River and the Margaree. You can go solo or take one of our double kayaks or fit a
dog friend in with you for […]