Lowland Cove Loop – Meat Cove
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
Length: 16 km (10 mi) return Hiking Time: 5+hr Type of Trail: natural surface, compacted earth Uses (no snow): walking, biking, horseback ri...
Nestled in the Cape Breton Highlands mountain range, discover Maple Ridges 6 cozy cabins, located next to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park at the halfway point of the scenic Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Trail.
Maple Ridge Cabins is open year-round and is pet friendly accommodation. It’s location offers gorgeous mountain views with opportunities for adventures within minutes of the cabins. The 6 cabins are equipped with everything a visitor would need for a Home Away from Home experience. Beautifully decorated cabins with modern décor thoughtfully placed throughout with a full kitchen stocked with all the essentials (pots, pans, cutlery, dishes, etc.), a full bathroom, a comfy queen-sized bed in the bedroom, and a queen-sized sofa bed in the living room for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Whale watching, boat tours, kayaking, fishing, swimming, cross-country skiing, cycling, hiking, snowshoeing, and sledding are some of the many activities that can be enjoyed within minutes of the cabins. Winter, spring, summer and fall – there are opportunities for adventure for everyone!
These are just a few examples of the experiences to be had and the memories to be made at Maple Ridge Cabins.
We can’t wait to see you!
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
Length: 16 km (10 mi) return Hiking Time: 5+hr Type of Trail: natural surface, compacted earth Uses (no snow): walking, biking, horseback ri...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
Capt. Mark’s is Pleasant Bay’s most experienced whale watching company. Operating for 30+ years, Capt. Mark and his crew take yo...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
Daily 2-hr tours on 7.5-m (24-ft) Zodiac (10:30, 1:30, 4:30). Experienced guide. Pilot, minke, humpback, finback and sei whales; seals, seab...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
Get Your Seafood Fix! 1. Seafood Chowder ($17) – mixture of seafood in a cream style base, served with roll 2. Fish n’ Chips ($19) – t...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
This trail meanders along the Aspy fault, through an Acadian and mixed forest. As nature reclaims land once used for farming and logging, a ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
Cabots Landing Provincial Park is a picnic and beach park (North Harbour Beach) on the shore of Aspy Bay, 10 km (6 mi) north of the Cabo...
Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
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Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
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Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.