Mica Hill Trail
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
This breathtaking trail winds through Acadian mixed forest and stunted taiga as it climbs to the windswept plateau. It offers 360° views sp...
Meat Cove Campground
Overview
Meat Cove, the most northern tip of Cape Breton Island, is surrounded by jagged cliffs, valleys of connected mountains where bald eagles soar above. Here, you will find yourself surrounded by magnificent views from all of our 30 unserviced campsites that come supplied with a picnic table, fire pit, and grill.
We also have four camp wilderness cabins (bring own bedding) and a guesthouse.
The Meat Cove Campground also includes hot showers, flush toilets, and access to fresh drinking water as well as kayak rentals, and hiking and biking trails.
Meat Cove Campground also has space available for the RV traveler.
Nearby Things To Do
North Highlands Nordic Cross-Country Ski Facility
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
North Highlands Nordic Ski Area is located in Cape North, on the north east corner of the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. There are over ...
Cabot Trail Food Market
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
A one-stop shop. Where you can shop at leisure while we make you supper. Anything from a cheeseburger platter, to a hot pizza made to your l...
Cape North Farmers' Market
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
Our region – the northeast Highlands of Cape Breton Island – is a mountainous, rocky one, with harsh weather and many, if small, pockets...
Wilkie-Sugarloaf Mountain
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
The Wilkie Sugarloaf Trail is a hiking trail in northern Cape Breton Island. The trail leads to the 411.8 metres (1,351 ft) summit of Wilki...
The Markland Coastal Beach Cottages – Restaurant
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
Our talented chefs have revitalized The Markland Restaurant and have made a point of celebrating local cuisine with wild halibut, lobster, s...
Locals Know Blogs
Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Winter
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Culinary
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Living Culture
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Winter
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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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Culinary
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fall
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Winter
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
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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.
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