1100 KM OF 50+ SNOWSHOE ALPINE & DOWNHILL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS TRAILS NORDIC SKIING SKIING Salmon Pools Trail Cape Breton Highlands National Park WINTER ADVENTURE GUIDE 2021 VisitCapeBreton.com/winter Skyline Trail Cape Breton Highlands National Park Cape Clear Snowmobiling Margaree Snowshoeing The Highlands of Cape Breton Island have an Hike one of our many trails to breathtaking ocean vistas, extensive trail system with spectacular views, ice-covered waterfalls, or for a peaceful walk in the woods. You drive-up eateries, cozy accommodations, and can also take in one of our many guided treks. Snowshoe rentals of course, great camaraderie among riders. are available at various locations. Four-Day Snowmobile Itinerary Designed by Clifford Aucoin Cabot Snowmobile Club DAY ONE Three-Day Snowshoeing Itinerary 1. Begin in Chéticamp. Maison Fiset is a great accommodations to start Designed by Tammy Aucoin and Chris van den Berg your journey. Local Outdoor Adventure Ambassadors Pleasant Bay Pleasant Bay 2. Leave Chéticamp and head south to Cape Clear look off. 3. Ride to Wreck Cove for the night. Accommodations like Wreck Cove Wilderness Cabins and Ravens Rock Country Cottages are great choices. DAY ONE 1 Chéticamp 1. Begin your adventure with a 7 km hike along the Ingonish Chéticamp 2 Ingonish DAY TWO 1 Skyline Trail. 14 3 4. Leave Wreck Cove and ride south. Wreck Cove 2. Drive south to Chéticamp for supper at L’abri Café, Restaurant et Bar. Cabot Trail 3 Cabot Trail 5. Enjoy a packed lunch at the North River Falls Provincial Park look off. 13 2 3. Spend the night at Maison Fiset. 6. Travel southward to Baddeck for the night. Accommodations 4 Driving Distance: 22 km 4 like the Inverary Resort and Vicar’s View are great choices. 12 5 5 Margaree DAY TWO DAY THREE Inverness 7 4. Drive south along the Cabot Trail towards Baddeck. 6 8 7. Ride westward to Inverness and grab a hot lunch at the 5. Stop for lunch at the Dancing Goat Café & Bakery. Coal Miner’s Café in Inverness. 9 Sydney 8 Baddeck 6 6. Hike a short 1.5 km to Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park. Baddeck 7 8. Ride south on the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail. Mabou 9 7. Have supper at the Lakeside Restaurant and spend the night at 9. Travel to Campbells Mountain Look-Off. 10 10 11 Inverary Resort. 10. Spend the night at the Iron Mountain Wilderness Cabins in Whycocomagh. 11 Whycocomagh Driving Distance: 88 km R R ’ O O DAY FOUR D D ’ S A A S R DAY THREE R 11. Grab a hearty breakfast at Charlene’s in Whycocomagh and get back out B B on the trail. 8. Drive southward towards Sydney. 12. Ride north to Margaree. Grab a hot drink at the Dancing Goat Café & Bakery. 9. Stop for lunch at Governors Pub & Eatery. 13. Continue on to Chéticamp to finish your journey. 10. Snowshoe along the East Bay Hills Trail system. 14. Depart for home. 11. Leave for home. Driving Distance: 101 km Ski Cape Smokey Ingonish Celtic Shores Coastal Trail Alpine and Mabou Downhill Skiing Nordic Skiing Only in Cape Breton will you find excellent downhill skiing Cape Breton Island has a wealth of skiing facilities and overlooking the world-famous Bras d’Or Lake and the majestic trails that will appeal to downhill, cross-country, back- Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the slopes by day, and cozy fireside dining country and even telemark skiers. Ski equipment rentals after a great day of outdoor adventure! are available at various locations. Three-Day Nordic Skiing Itinerary Designed by Daniel Murray Cross Country Nova Scotia DAY ONE Weekend Downhill Ski Itinerary 1. Start your Nordic skiing adventure at the North Highlands Nordic Designed by Faye MacDonald Local Skiing Enthusiast Ski Club, which offers 12 km of trails, groomed for both classic and Cape North skate by a 16’ wide PistenBully groomer. Pleasant Bay 2. Grab some take-out or pizza at the Cabot Trail Food Mart and spend 2 1 the night at the cozy Highlands Hostel. DAY ONE Driving Distance: 1 km 3 1. Make your way to Ben Eoin, enjoy dinner at The Lakes Golf Club & Chéticamp 6 Ingonish Ingonish Resort’s restaurant Founders then hit the slopes at Ski Ben Eoin to ski 7 DAY TWO 8 under the lights! Cabot Trail 3. Head south on the Cabot Trail towards Ski Tuonela in Goose Cove. Cabot Trail 2. Unwind and recharge for the night at The Lakes Golf Club & Resort. 4. Grab lunch along the way at the Dancing Moose Café. 4 5. Arrive at Ski Tuonela in Goose Cove and explore some of their trails. DAY TWO Ski Tuonela offers a telemark ski run. 6 Indian Brook Margaree 7 3. Rise and shine with breakfast and coffee then get some morning runs in at 6. Take a short drive to overnight at the Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort Ski Ben Eoin. and enjoy supper at their GoBistro restaurant. Don’t forget to warm up 5 8 Goose Cove 4. Grab lunch at the Broken Buckle. in their sauna or one of their hot tubs! North 5 Sydney 5. Drive toward Sydney and enjoy the scenery as you head north to Ingonish. Sydney Driving Distance: 111 km 6. Grab some take out at Doucette’s Market or Andrew’s Pizza in Ingonish. Baddeck 7. Spend the night at Knotty Pine Cottages or Ingonish Chalets. 11 3 4 DAY THREE 9 Ben Eoin 1 2 10 Driving Distance: 147 km 7. Head south on the Cabot Trail, over the Englishtown Ferry toward North Sydney. O R D ’ 8. Fuel up with lunch at the Bras d’Or View Restaurant. O R DAY THREE ’ A S D R 9. Continue towards Sydney and follow Route 4 to Ben Eoin. A S B R 8. Take a quick drive to Ski Cape Smokey. 10. Enjoy more than 14 km of trails at Ski Ben Eoin, and settle in for supper at B 9. Spend the day skiing and enjoy a nourishing meal at Ski Cape Smokey. the Broken Buckle when you’re done. 10. Leave for home. 11. Leave for home. Driving Distance: 108 km Tenerife Mountain Cape North Winter Experiences & Equipment Rentals No winter gear? No worries! A number of operators have equipment rentals to offer along with unique winter experiences. Snowshoes, skis, snowboards, and snowmobiles may be rented to allow you to enjoy one or all of our winter activities. Snowshoe Snowmobile Ski Snowboard Skate Winter Snow Rental Rental Rental Rental Rental Experience Tubes 1. BADDECK PUBLIC LIBRARY 8. FORTRESS OF LOUISBOURG NATIONAL 15. SKI BEN EOIN 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, NS • 902-295-2055 HISTORIC SITE 5101 Hwy. 4, Ben Eoin, NS • 902-828-2804 Tuesday-Thursday • 12:00pm-5:00pm & 259 Park Service Rd, Louisbourg, NS • 902-733-3552 Monday-Friday • 9:30am-9:30pm 6:00pm-8:00pm Monday-Friday • 9:30am-4:00pm Saturday • 9:00am-9:00pm Friday-Saturday • 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday • 9:00am-5:00pm 9. FRAMEWORK CYCLE & FITNESS 2. BRETON AIR 333 George St, Sydney, NS • 902-567-1909 16. SKI CAPE SMOKEY 280 Silver Dart Way, Sydney, NS • 902-789-2169 Tuesday-Friday • 10:00am-5:00pm 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS Monday-Sunday • 9:00am-4:00pm Saturday • 9:00am-1:00pm 902-776-0231 Wednesday-Sunday • 9:00am-4:00pm 10. HIGHLAND VIEW SNOWMOBILE RENTALS 13 3. CABOT SHORES WILDERNESS RESORT 30 Buchanan Dr, Indian Brook, NS • 902-929-2584 1773 Big Baddeck Rd, Baddeck, NS • 902-295-0510 17. SKI TUONELA Monday-Sunday • All Day Thursday-Sunday • 8:30am-4:00pm 49864 Cabot Trail, Goose Cove, NS • 902-295-7694 Monday-Sunday • Dawn-Dusk 16 4. CAPE BRETON NORDIC 11. INVERNESS COUNTY WINTER GEAR 370 Seaview Dr, North Sydney, NS • 902-595-4149 RENTALS 18. SYDNEY & CAPE BRETON TAXI TOURS Saturday • 10:00am-3:00pm 375 Main St, Port Hood, NS • 902-787-2274 60 Esplanade, Sydney, NS • 902-549-2625 Wednesday • 1:00pm-6:00pm Monday-Friday • 8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Sunday • Dawn-Dusk 3 5. CAPE BRETON REGIONAL LIBRARY 12. MCINTYRE’S COTTAGES & CAMERON 19. THE CLAIRESTONE INN 17 LENDING PROGRAM HOUSE 2375 Hwy. 206, Arichat, NS • 902-226-2200 4 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, NS • 902-562-3279 8908 Hwy. 105, Baddeck, NS • 902-295-1133 Monday-Sunday • 8:00am-11:00am & 10 2 Tuesday-Friday • 10:00am-9:00pm Monday-Sunday 3:00pm-6:00pm 5 Cottages: Check in: 2:30pm • Check out: 11:00am 1 6 Saturday • 9:00am-5:00pm 12 18 Cameron House: Check in: 4:00pm 9 Check out: 11:00am 11 15 20. TWO RIVERS WILDLIFE PARK 20 8 6. CBRM RECREATION SNOWSHOE 4581 Grand Mira North Rd, Huntington, NS LENDING PROGRAM 902-727-2483 320 Esplanade, Sydney, NS • 902-563-5510 Ext 1 13. NORTH HIGHLANDS NORDIC Monday-Sunday • 10:00am-5:00pm R Monday-Friday • 8:30am-4:30pm 29481 Cabot Trail, Cape North, NS • 902-383-2479 ’ O D By Appointment Only Monday-Sunday • 10:00am-5:00pm A S R B 7 7. CELTIC AIR SERVICES 14. RICHMOND COUNTY WINTER GEAR LENDING PROGRAM 19 14 96 Airport Rd, Port Hastings, NS • 902-625-2206 Monday-Sunday • 9:00am-5:00pm 2357 Hwy. 206, Arichat, NS • 902-226-2400 Monday-Friday • 8:30am-4:00pm Cape Breton Cultural & Centre for Craft and Design Craft Experiences Sydney Cape Breton’s exceptional landscapes and rich living cultures make for the perfect inspiration for local art and craft. Visit our eclectic studios dotting the Island Shop Craft Cultural and see an artisan at work.