Hiking Hiking-landscapes Snowshoeing-trails
Outdoor Adventure
Hiking Time- 1 hourTrail Length - 2kmDifficulty - 3GPS Reference Coordinates: 46° 54' 24" N 60° 30' 52" WThe peak at the top of Tenerife Mountain delivers a magnificent view of the Aspy Valley. You will see the peak as you drive on the highway. Park where you are almost perpendicular to the peak. There are two houses between you and the peak. Go ask permission to the owners to take the trail that start at the…
Whalewatching Wildlife
Outdoor Adventure
Nestled in the northeast corner of Cape Breton Island lies the quaint fishing village of Neil’s Harbour. Just two minutes off of the Cabot Trail, let the lighthouse guide you to Dixon's Zodiac Seafari. Prepare to have a smooth, exhilarating ride aboard the "733 Hurricane", the same type of vessel used by the Canadian Coast Guard. This is where your coastal, whale and marine life adventure will begin.You will embark on a 1 ½ hour…
Canoeing
Outdoor Adventure
Blue Bayou Resort has 23 domes and 7 tipis. Experience a private outdoor space in a billion star environment. For your comfort we have domes with private bathrooms, including bath towels and bedding. For a nomadic experience, we have Authentic painted Tipis with interior fire pits and 4 cots. Come to where the Mountains turn to sand, where John Cabot made a stand, in the Heart of the Highlands.Recommend you to bring your water shoes…
Canoeing Cycling
Outdoor Adventure
Your outdoor adventure specialists in Northern Cape Breton. Sea kayak tours and rentals, paddle boards, bicycle rentals, shuttles and guided tours. Guided coastal hikes to the best "locals know" destinations. With 20 years' experience in the industry we can help you discover the island from a completely different perspective. All of this adventure lies just north of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.Paddle Board, sea kayak and bicycle rentals.Guided sea kayak tours daily $65Atlantic Fisheries…
Whalewatching
Outdoor Adventure
Dixons Zodiac Seafari is located in the tiny fishing village of Neil’s Harbour, just below the lighthouse. Join us and embark on a minimum two hour adventure in search of different whale species such as Fin, Pilot, Minke and Humpbacks and others. You will also encounter various seabirds, seals and, in August and September, the impressive Leatherback Turtle. Combine this with the rocky cliff shoreline of northern Cape Breton and it will be an unforgettable…
Canoeing Cycling Guided-hike Hiking Scenic-tour Snowshoeing-trails
Outdoor Adventure
Cabot Trail Adventures is a year-round outfitter located at the northern tip of Cape Breton Island … the Top of the Island region.Cabot Trail Adventures offers guided and self-guided day tours and multi-day packages, with summer offerings featuring biking, kayaking, and hiking. Winter day tours and multi-day outdoor packages are available featuring guided cross-country snowshoe tours. All tours may be purchased as single activities or custom-combined with other activities into multi-day packages. Most popular…
Camping
Camping / RV Outdoor Adventure
Welcome to Blue Bayou Resort, Cape Breton Highlands newest and most exciting campground. Summer 2019 will be the inaugural year. Doors will open for the first time Friday May 31 with over 20 sites available at that time and all 30 sites will be available by June 27. Dome Glamping in Style at the Blue Bayou Resort. Don't just come and see the Highlands... Stay here and live it.Geodesic Domes with private bath, BBQ equipment, fire pit and…
Hiking Hiking-challenging Hiking-landscapes Snowshoeing-trails
Outdoor Adventure
Length: 13 km (8 mi) return Hiking time: 4+hrType of Trail: natural surface, compacted earthUses (no snow): walking, mountain biking (if you are really tough!), ATVsUses (snow): snowmobiling*, cross country skiing*, snowshoeingFacilities: noneDog Use: off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map: 11N01 (Cape North)Rating (1-5): 5 [steep climb, remote location]Trailhead GPS Reference: N 47 00” 46.5’ W 60 26” 24.7’Access Information: Turn off the Cabot Trail at Cape North Village onto the Bay St. Lawrence Road. At 15.5…
Hiking Hiking-challenging Hiking-halfday Hiking-landscapes Snowshoeing-trails
Outdoor Adventure
Length: 3 km (1.9 mi) return Hiking Time: 2+hrType of Trail: natural surfaceUses (no snow): walkingUses (snow): snowshoeingFacilities: noneDog Use: off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map: 11K16 (Dingwall)Rating (1-5): 3Trailhead GPS Reference: N 46 57” 08.7’ W 60 27” 42.8’Access Information: Turn off the Cabot Trail at Cape North Village onto the Bay St. Lawrence Road. At 9.9 km (6.2 mi), you will pass the entrance to Cabot Landing Provincial Park. Continue another 1 km (.625 mi);…
Skiing Skiing-rentals Skiing-xcountry Snowshoeing Snowshoeing-rental Snowshoeing-trails Winter
Outdoor Adventure
North Highlands Nordic, situated on the Cabot Trail near the northern tip of Cape Breton, is a premier winter destination for cross country ski and snow shoe enthusiasts. A network of approximately 12 kms of trails is mechanically groomed on a regular basis with a Pisten Bulley grooming machine for both classic and skate skiing. There are trails for all levels of ability. North highlands Nordic operates out of a staffed, heated room in the…
