Pleasant Bay Whale Watching
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
Your Cape Breton whale watching adventure awaits you. Join Pleasant Bay Whale Watching on an intimate sized tour, as we explore the coastal ...
At Pilot Whale Chalets we offer 4-star, luxury accommodations. Surrounded by endless beauty throughout every season, here you can experience the rustic ambiance of a log cabin combined with today’s modern amenities. Discover the spectacular views of where the Highlands meet the sea; stunning sunsets over the water and access to a private beach.
Inside our spacious pine log chalets, you will find 2 bedrooms furnished with king- & queen-size beds; 4-piece bathroom (some with whirlpool tubs); full kitchens; fireplaces; flat-screen TVs; DVD players with free movies; Wi-Fi; and telephones. There is eco-friendly hardwood and tile flooring throughout every chalet. Outside, each chalet has a gas barbecue on a private deck that offers incredible views of unspoiled landscapes of the Cabot Trail. For larger families, our deluxe three-bedroom chalet boasts all of the same amenities as well as two full bathrooms (one with a whirlpool bath).
In addition to our chalets, we offer 5 ground-level suites, each with queen-size bed and a kitchenette, that offer a choice of overlooking the mountains or the water.
Pilot Whale Chalets is located on the main street, close to all amenities including restaurants; museums; gift shops and more. Cheticamp sits in the shadow of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park and offers something for everyone. Enjoy outdoor adventures like whale watching, swimming, hiking or golf. Experience the living culture of this Acadian seaside community through the music, art, entertainment and traditional cuisine. You won’t be disappointed, you’ll wish you could stay
longer!
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
Your Cape Breton whale watching adventure awaits you. Join Pleasant Bay Whale Watching on an intimate sized tour, as we explore the coastal ...
The trail explores a spruce forest, old fields and foundation ruins on a “buttereau” (small hill) overlooking the Chéticamp River and G...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
A prime spot for boat lifting, Cheticamp Marine and Boatyard is positioned in Atlantic Canada at the southern end of the Gulf of St. Lawrenc...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Elizabeth LeFort learned rug hooking from her mother at a young age. She continued to develop her own skills, experimenting with composition...
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Follow a meandering brook through a hardwood forest to a small waterfall that marks the end of the trail. You are actually in a box river ca...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Working glass studio located in the heart of the Acadian village of Cheticamp. Although most items are made to order, a small assortm...
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