2019 EXPERIENCE GUIDE Cabot Trail Cape Breton Highlands National Park Welcome to Cape Breton Island At the northern tip of Nova Scotia, Outdoor Adventure, Coastal Adventure, Living Cultures, Culinary, History, Music & the Arts, and Golf. Inside, you’ll Cape Breton Island is a magical place of find an array of exciting packages and experiences that spectacular coastline, exceptional scenery, range from cooking lobster on a beach in Cape Breton delicious seafood, and rich culture. Highlands National Park to learning traditional basket weaving with an Indigenous Mi’kmaw artisan. There’s so much to see and do on the Island, so it’s best if We recommend spending at least 5-7 days on the Island we break it down for you into seven experience for a full experience. And you may return home after categories: 2 your vacation, but your heart will never leave. 3 PRT-AUXUE Meat Cove NENN A Easy to Find. Hard to Leave. D PRT-AUX-BASQUE A Several carriers fly into the JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney N RGENI Pleasant Bay A 6 S PEE Airport via Halifax Stanfield International Airport; there are C ET UEON QEBEC 2 PNCE EARD SN also direct flights from Toronto, Ontario. 16 Ingonish By car, the Trans-Canada Highway in Nova Scotia will lead NE BNSC 2 DNEY Chéticamp you to Cape Breton Island. Maritime Bus provides bus service 12 45 1 NREL 104 3h from various locations. ONTARIO 14h 30m MNE Visitors from the Northeast United States, New Brunswick OTTAWA 2h 25m 2 15 HIFX Englishtown and Prince Edward Island can ferry to Nova Scotia and 401 ENT R RR Margaree drive through to Cape Breton. Ferries also sail from 4 NV SCTIA North Sydney 5 Newfoundland to North Sydney. Inverness 3 30 St. Ann’s Glace Bay NE 18h HPSHE YRU Sydney TORON Baddeck 2 20 e 2 55 Membertou Getting Around Wagmatcook N Mabou NE YORK A MSSCHSETTS E Port Hood If you fly into Sydney, car rentals are available or you may hire Iona Eskasoni E S C a taxi or take a shuttle. If you have a car, driving time on the A T We'koqma'q T O Ben Eoin S RI E Louisbourg D A K Trans-Canada 105 will get you from the Canso Causeway, E C A CNNECC L I T I O R N E R C d ’ the gateway to the Island, to Sydney in two hours. U M S A I R A O F B PENNSLVNA T Road routes loop around the Island and it’s easy to get from N St. Peter’s Potlotek one region to another. But don’t rush. Pick up a visitors map NE ESE A and savour your journey. L Port Hawkesbury Isle Madame T EAWE MARYLN A COVER PHOTO: ? PHOTO: COVER NA NRH CNA Meat Cove Skyline Trail Cape Breton Highlands National Park Outdoor Adventure 7 3 8 Be an adventurer... Pleasant Bay 1 Our trails, hills and mountains provide a wealth of options for 6 5 the outdoor adventurer. Hike in Cape Breton Highlands National Ingonish Park to a spectacular view of the Cabot Trail as it winds along Chéticamp the coastline. Rent a bike and explore Celtic Shores Coastal 4 Cabot Trail Trail as it takes you through communities along the west coast of the Island. Have your camera ready for up-close encounters 2 with whales or perhaps a moose. Margaree Englishtown 6 North Sydney 7 Inverness St. Ann’s Glace Bay Baddeck Sydney Membertou Wagmatcook Mabou Port Hood Iona Eskasoni We'koqma'q Ben Eoin K E Louisbourg L A R ’ O D A S B R St. Peter’s Potlotek Port Hawkesbury Isle Madame Celtic Shores Coastal Trail Outdoor Adventure Blue Bayou Resort Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort Cabot Trail Adventures Cabot Trail Biker Guided Tours South Harbour 2 Night Stay + Excursions 3-Night Make Summer Awesome Package & Cabot Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Rentals 1 2 3 4 8 9 We have 23 Domes and 7 Tipis. experience we have authentic Rent current model year Harley- Tour includes headsets for up to Experience a private outdoor space painted Tipis with interior fire pits Davidsons and enjoy Canada’s 13 riders. Bike rentals: $200/day or favourite Motorcycle Road - The $1,200/week, insurance included, in a billion star environment. For and 4 cots. Come to where the Package includes 3 night’s morning. Plus, half day of kayaks, Your outdoor adventure specialists With 20 years’ industry experience, Cabot Trail! You may even get a unlimited mileage. $2,500 deposit comfort, we have Domes with mountains turn to sand, where John accommodation in a yurt, dome or canoes or yolo boards and your in Northern Cape Breton. Sea kayak we can help you discover the personalized guided trip with Daniel paid on rental. Riding gear available. private bathrooms including bath Cabot made his stand in the Heart of lodge room, dinner for two each choice of whale watch or puffin tour tours and rentals, paddle boards, Island from a completely different Ross, host of Harley-Davidson’s Daily tours with Daniel, unlimited towels and bedding. For a nomadic the Highlands. night (vegetarian/vegan, seafood and (seasonal). Pets stay for free! bicycle rentals, shuttles and guided perspective. All of this adventure Common Ground Documentary and group size, $1,000/day. meat options – alcohol not included), tours. Guided coastal hikes to the lies just north of Cape Breton • Maximum two persons inside a King Suite Dome, four persons founder of Cabot Trail Biker and an all-you-can-eat healthy Morning meditation & daily Qi best “locals know” destinations. Highlands National Park. (call for availability). inside a Double-Queen Dome and six persons inside a Tipi buffet breakfast for two each Gong sessions. • 2 night package includes 2 kayak rentals (2 hours) plus 2 zipline or • Guided sea kayak tours daily $65 • All gear with rentals is available 2 whale watching passes • Whale watch and puffin tours hosted by tour operators located • Atlantic fisheries cycling tour daily $75 • Guide includes ‘In Helmet’ communications with guide • Recommended to bring water shoes for harbour excursions off-site (we help book time for guests, based on tour availability) • Open Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm • Grand opening on May 31, 2019 • June to September • Paddle boards, sea kayak, and bicycle rentals www.cabottrailbiker.com/tours 1-902-870-4630 www.cabottrailoutdooradventures.com $200-$1200 $430 plus tax - Dome Package www.bluebayouresort.com $875 per couple www.cabotshores.com Prices starting at $25 www.cabotpowersports.com $330 plus tax - Tipi Package 1-647-995-1633 + Tax & Gratuity 1-902-929-2584 1-902-383-2552 1-902-539-1730 Outdoor Adventure Cape Breton Highlands National Park Cape Breton Highlands National Park Mountain Pine Adventures True North Destinations Lake Nights Go Wild! Ziplining Experience Eco-Chic Highland Haven Dome Experience 5 6 7 8 10 11 The perfect two-night getaway Abby, a Western Buddist monastery As the darkness creeps in, listen for Lantern Walk through Time: nestled in the Cape Breton in the Shambhala tradition. There’s the haunting sounds of the night Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays Highlands! Settle into your geodesic even an introduction to meditation. during the “Lantern Walk through (1.5 hours) Choose your own guided adventure “Learn-to-Adventure” with trained Treetop ziplining, stand-up paddle offering unique perspectives and dome and head out to enjoy your Round it all out with whale watching, Time” by Freshwater Lake. Or learn to discover the park’s secrets. guides on moderate excursions boarding and a rock climbing wall unparalleled experiences. For those weekend adventure. Sample the campfires, a sunset viewing deck tips and tricks for using your senses Seeing in the Dark: Mondays, Awaken your senses as you explore while experienced hikers can take are designed to thrill and invigorate. looking to explore Cape Breton and freshest seafood available at the and star gazing. Book now. Your to peek under the cover of night Wednesdays, Fridays (2.5 hours) remote waterfalls, tranquil lakes, advantage of the guide to challenge Throw in some experiential dining truly connect with her deep roots Rusty Anchor restaurant, relax with True North Awaits. during the vibrant nocturnal walk sweeping panoramic views, and cliff- themselves. and you’ll see why Mountain and laid-back charm, visit Mountain ocean-side yoga or visit Gampo “Seeing in the Dark” at Warren Lake. bound river canyons. Novices can Pine Adventures is known for Pine Adventures. • Available July - October 2019 • End of June to end of September • July to October • Seasonal May-October • Passes & vouchers for all activities included • Pre-registration required at visitor centre or by phone • Reservations required at [email protected] • 7am - 5pm • $849 per couple, $999 per family 2 adults 2 children $14.70 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/capebreton $29.20 half day www.parkscanada.gc.ca/capebreton Starting at www.mountainpineadventures.com $849 per couple www.truenorthdestinations.ca per person 1-902-285-2535 $51.10 full day 1-902-224-2306 $35 1-902-565-4153 $999 per family 1-833-223-6637 (CB DOMES) Meat Cove Pleasant Bay Cape Breton Highlands Coastal Adventure National Park 10 Pleasant Bay 13 Cape Breton Island has some of the most dramatic coastline in the world. A great way to explore it is by kayak, giving you an Ingonish intimate and engaging experience with your surroundings. Take Chéticamp a relaxing sailing tour on the Bras d’Or Lake, an inland saltwater sea, a UNESCO Biosphere or adventure onto the Atlantic to see whales, seals and seabirds and our incredible coastal vistas.