Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada Spring 2005

Location Vegetation Activities Cape Breton Highlands Canada's national park on northern Cape National Park of Canada Breton Island in Nova Scotia was The park has significant plant resources. It is Visitors to Cape Breton Highlands National Park established in 1936. The first national park part of the Acadian forest region. Excellent will find much to do during their stay. Sightseeing in the Atlantic provinces, Cape Breton examples of this forest type are found in river along the Cabot Trail, with its self-guided Climate Highlands protects some 950 km2 of valleys and other low-lying areas, and walkways, spectacular lookouts, and picnic pull- coastal wilderness nestled between the include beech, yellow birch, sugar maple, and offs, is a must. The section of the trail within the The park's climate is typically maritime, moderated Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic eastern hemlock. At higher elevations one park can be driven in about two hours, but to fully by the proximity of large bodies of water. The park's Ocean. The park is about 70 km north of can find true boreal vegetation, characterized appreciate its subtle splendour one should take at northern section is in a snow belt, where moist air Sydney, and 350 km northeast of Halifax. by balsam fir, black spruce, and muskeg. least a couple of days. Walking and hiking trails from the Gulf produces the kind of snowfall more The area is a sample of Canada's Maritime These bogs, as well as certain barren can be found throughout the park, and both often associated with winter ski resorts. Acadian Highlands Natural Region, and highland areas, contain rare alpine and arctic freshwater and saltwater swimming is possible. represents some of the province's last species. Some remnant apple orchards and Campers will find six campgrounds with 550 sites, remaining wilderness. This is an area rich old fields can still be found in areas that were while other visitors can choose to stay in roofed in Acadian, Scottish, Newfoundland, used for agriculture before the establishment accommodations both in and outside the park. Geology Mi’kmaq and Irish heritage, and includes of the park. With a licence, anglers will enjoy the excellent trout and salmon fishing, though no motorized boats are The highlands of Cape Breton Island were formed by one of the most scenic stretches of the permitted in the park. Highland Links, ranked the same geologic forces that created the ancient world-famous Cabot Trail. Cape Breton 57th in the world by Golf Magazine, is an 18 hole, Appalachian mountain range. Many of the park's Highlands is located in the Atlantic par 72 course, with the bonus of beautiful scenery. rivers follow old faults in the bedrock, and there are Maritime Ecozone. Winters provide plenty of snow for cross-country fine examples of cliffs, canyons, and talus slopes. skiing, snowshoeing, and winter camping. Winter Today, the forces of wind and water are the major skiers and hikers will find a number of shelters landscaping agents in the park. Numerous along many of the trails. Interpreters offer a waterfalls and swift-flowing streams are found in variety of educational programs about the human the park. and natural heritage of northern Cape Breton for visitors to participate in.

S Ca e bo Wildlife c D t n e r N S Much of Cape Breton's wildlife is typical of w A t a L r L a eastern Canada and includes moose, white- ti t. H S tailed deer, red fox, and squirrels. There are N r IG e iv H f R a number of significant species. Some 15 of o M N a y c p k s O the park's native mammal species are lf e n A T u zi E Black Brook G e considered rare, threatened, or endangered. h R rt B o For more information, contact: N E Several species of reptiles and amphibians R P iv Cape Breton Highlands National Park e A r reach the northern limit of their ranges C Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia within the park. Brook trout and Atlantic B0C 1L0 Clybu salmon are major fish species. Birdlife Telephone: (902) 285-2691 rn Brook includes coastal species like gannets and Fax: (902) 285-2866 Cheticamp Cheticamp Website: www.pc.gc.ca/capebreton River terns. The largest concentration of breeding Lake River Ingonish Bald Eagles in Nova Scotia is found in 0 9 250 m northern Cape Breton. Peregrine falcons © Parks Canada migrate through this area. Whales and seals inhabit the marine areas around the park. Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada Spring 2005

Location Vegetation Activities Cape Breton Highlands Canada's national park on northern Cape National Park of Canada Breton Island in Nova Scotia was The park has significant plant resources. It is Visitors to Cape Breton Highlands National Park established in 1936. The first national park part of the Acadian forest region. Excellent will find much to do during their stay. Sightseeing in the Atlantic provinces, Cape Breton examples of this forest type are found in river along the Cabot Trail, with its self-guided Climate Highlands protects some 950 km2 of valleys and other low-lying areas, and walkways, spectacular lookouts, and picnic pull- coastal wilderness nestled between the include beech, yellow birch, sugar maple, and offs, is a must. The section of the trail within the The park's climate is typically maritime, moderated Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic eastern hemlock. At higher elevations one park can be driven in about two hours, but to fully by the proximity of large bodies of water. The park's Ocean. The park is about 70 km north of can find true boreal vegetation, characterized appreciate its subtle splendour one should take at northern section is in a snow belt, where moist air Sydney, and 350 km northeast of Halifax. by balsam fir, black spruce, and muskeg. least a couple of days. Walking and hiking trails from the Gulf produces the kind of snowfall more The area is a sample of Canada's Maritime These bogs, as well as certain barren can be found throughout the park, and both often associated with winter ski resorts. Acadian Highlands Natural Region, and highland areas, contain rare alpine and arctic freshwater and saltwater swimming is possible. represents some of the province's last species. Some remnant apple orchards and Campers will find six campgrounds with 550 sites, remaining wilderness. This is an area rich old fields can still be found in areas that were while other visitors can choose to stay in roofed in Acadian, Scottish, Newfoundland, used for agriculture before the establishment accommodations both in and outside the park. Geology Mi’kmaq and Irish heritage, and includes of the park. With a licence, anglers will enjoy the excellent trout and salmon fishing, though no motorized boats are The highlands of Cape Breton Island were formed by one of the most scenic stretches of the permitted in the park. Highland Links, ranked the same geologic forces that created the ancient world-famous Cabot Trail. Cape Breton 57th in the world by Golf Magazine, is an 18 hole, Appalachian mountain range. Many of the park's Highlands is located in the Atlantic par 72 course, with the bonus of beautiful scenery. rivers follow old faults in the bedrock, and there are Maritime Ecozone. Winters provide plenty of snow for cross-country fine examples of cliffs, canyons, and talus slopes. skiing, snowshoeing, and winter camping. Winter Today, the forces of wind and water are the major skiers and hikers will find a number of shelters landscaping agents in the park. Numerous along many of the trails. Interpreters offer a waterfalls and swift-flowing streams are found in variety of educational programs about the human the park. and natural heritage of northern Cape Breton for visitors to participate in.

S Ca e bo Wildlife c D t n e r N S Much of Cape Breton's wildlife is typical of w A t a L r L a eastern Canada and includes moose, white- ti t. H S tailed deer, red fox, and squirrels. There are N r IG e iv H f R a number of significant species. Some 15 of o M N a y c p k s O the park's native mammal species are lf e n A T u zi E Black Brook G e considered rare, threatened, or endangered. h R rt B o For more information, contact: N E Several species of reptiles and amphibians R P iv Cape Breton Highlands National Park e A r reach the northern limit of their ranges C Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia within the park. Brook trout and Atlantic B0C 1L0 Clybu salmon are major fish species. Birdlife Telephone: (902) 285-2691 rn Brook includes coastal species like gannets and Fax: (902) 285-2866 Cheticamp Cheticamp Website: www.pc.gc.ca/capebreton River terns. The largest concentration of breeding Lake River Ingonish Bald Eagles in Nova Scotia is found in 0 9 250 m northern Cape Breton. Peregrine falcons © Parks Canada migrate through this area. Whales and seals inhabit the marine areas around the park.