Length:   10.5 km (6.6 mi) return Hiking Time:   2+hrType of Trail:   grass, compacted earthUses (no snow):   walking, bikingUses (snow):   cross-country skiing, snowshoeingFacilities:   noneDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11F11 (Port Hawkesbury)Rating (1-5):   2Trailhead GPS Reference:    N 45 36” 08.6’, W 61 15” 53.8’Access Information: From Port Hawkesbury and the junction (Exit 43) with Highway 4, drive 7.5 km (4.75 mi) on Highway 104 toward St. Peter’s. Park near the gate - completely off the highway.Introduction: During the 1960s and 1970s…

Length:   12 km (7.5 mi) return Hiking Time:   3+hrType of Trail:   compacted earthUses (no snow):   walking, biking, horseback riding, ATVsUses (snow):   snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobilingFacilities:   noneDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11K06 (Margaree)Rating (1-5):   3Trailhead GPS Reference:   N 46 15” 20.8’ W 61 16” 06.0’Access Information: From Beach Village Road in Inverness, drive approximately 3.5 (2.25 mi) north along Highway 19. Turn left onto the Broad Cove Marsh Road. Continue 1 km (.6 mi) to St. Margaret’s of Scotland Church,…

Length:   15 km (9.4 mi) returnHiking Time:   6+hrsType of Trail:   compacted earth, natural surfaceUses (no snow):   walkingUses (snow):   snowshoeing, cross-country skiing (advanced)Facilities:   noneDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11K15 (Pleasant Bay)Rating (1-5):   5 [remoteness, steepness, rugged conditions]Trailhead GPS Reference:   N 46 52’ 23.5” W 60 44’ 34.8”Access Information: From Pleasant Bay, turn off the Cabot Trail toward Red River on paved road. After 5 km (3 mi), pavement ends. Continue on dirt road to its end 4 km (2.5 mi)…

Looking for an enjoyable day outdoors? The Inverness County Recreation and Community Wellness Department has skiis, snowshoes and walking poles available on a rental basis. Great fun awaits for individuals, school groups, community organizations and more! Please call 902-787-3508 for more information 

Length:   15 km (9.4 mi) rtnHiking Time:   4+hrType of Trail:   compacted earth, natural surfaceUses (no snow):   walking, ATVsUses (snow):   snowmobiling, snowshoeingFacilities:   noneDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11F14 (Whycocomagh), 11K03 (Lake Ainslie)Rating (1-5):   4 [unmaintained route]Trailhead GPS Reference:   N 45º 59” 34.6’ W 61º 00” 28.0’                Access Information: From Exit 5 in Whycocomagh, drive north on Highway 105 toward Sydney for 11-km (7-mi) to Exit 6. At intersection, turn left onto dirt track; park on left of…

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Length:   7.5 km (4.7 mi) return Hiking Time:   2+hrType of Trail:   crushed stone, natural surface, rockUses (no snow):   walking, ATVsUses (snow):   snowshoeingFacilities:   interpretive panels, garbage cans, benchesDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11F11 (Port Hawkesbury)Rating (1-5):   2Trailhead GPS Reference:   N 45 38” 53.4’ W 61 24” 46.0’Access Information: On the Canso Causeway, turn left (north) immediately after crossing the canal. Park in lot next to trail pavilion. From Port Hastings, turn right just before the steel truss swing bridge.Introduction: The…

Length:   9 km (5.6 mi) returnHiking Time:   2+hrsType of Trail:   compacted earthUses (no snow):   walking, biking, horseback riding, ATVsUses (snow):   snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobilingFacilities:   noneDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11F14 (Whycocomagh)Rating (1-5):   2Trailhead GPS Reference:   N 46 50’ 04.1” W 61 18’ 43.8”Access Information: From the Canso Causeway, drive 24 km (15 mi) toward Sydney on Highway 105. Turn left onto River Deny Mountain Road (dirt). Follow for 800m/yd to wide intersection; park without blocking either road.Introduction: Dozens of…

Length:   4 km (2.5 mi) returnHiking Time:   1+hrsType of Trail:   compacted earth, natural surfaceUses (no snow):   walkingUses (snow):   snowshoeingFacilities:   noneDog Use:   off-leash permittedGov't Topo Map:   11K15 (Pleasant Bay)Rating (1-5):   3Trailhead GPS Reference:   N 46 50’ 14.1” W 60 47’ 12.6”Access Information: From the Cape Breton Highlands National Park entrance near Cheticamp, drive 35 km (21.9 mi) north along the Cabot Trail to Pleasant Bay. Turn left onto Pleasant Bay Road, and follow for 2.3 km (1.4 mi). Parking is challenging…

Enjoy a warm, delicious meal this winter at Restaurant Evangeline,  Chéticamps oldest family run restaurant! They have a full menu with local Acadian Cuisine plus the Pizza Shack. The restaurant has a complete breakfast menu,  is licensed, air-conditioned, children's menu, and is wheelchair accessible. Bon Apetit!Year Round Operation!Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week!