Date: Sunday, January 1 2023 to Tuesday, January 31 2023

Date in January TBAPlenty of fun outdoor activities for all ages!
 Sledding, snowshoeing, skating, cross country skiing, movie nights, craft activities and more!For more information and event details visit the 
Pleasant Bay Community Hall Facebook Group

The Rusty Anchor is Cape Breton's best kept secret!The halfway point on the Cabot Trail, serving the best lobster roll and fish n chips in the area. Come for the food and stay for the view!

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)…

The Old Salt Cottage is centrally located minutes from the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, beaches, hiking trails, and whale watching tours.  It is the perfect family destination, fully equipped with everything needed to make family vacations fun and easy.  Features:Newly renovated four bedroom, two bathroom family cottage is equipped with a large kitchen and dining room, living room, sunroom, covered porch, central heating, washer, dryer, workspace, fire pit, Wi-Fi, BBQ, Bluetooth speakers, board games and private spacious yard. 

Opens: Wednesday, June 1 until Monday, October 31

Nine domes, each with luxurious queen-sized bed, 3-piece bath, fully equipped kitchenette, dining/living room area, bay windows and skylights, hot tub, BBQ, private deck and privacy pergola.  Enjoy the outdoor experience of a geodesic dome with spectacular ocean sunsets and mountain sunrises. 

Opens: Sunday, May 1 until Tuesday, November 15

The Trailhead Guestcabin is situated off the beaten path at the start of the Pollett's Cove hiking trail in Pleasant Bay, Cape Breton Island.  Perfect for the overnight guest who wants to dine out on the town,  spend the evening relaxing on a private ocean view deck looking at stars, wake up to fresh coffee and breakfast delivered to the guestcabin door step, and then hop into a hot outdoor shower before heading out for another day of Cape Breton…

Cliff Waters Cottage sits exclusively on a pristine 89-acre oceanfront property, and offers panoramic views of the water, mountains, sunsets, stars and sky.  The lofted open concept cottage is exceptionally clean and bright and stocked with everything you need to make memories of a lifetime.  The property offers access to a private secluded beach and is centrally located to the national park and over 300km of hiking trails.Features: The cottage comes with a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and living room,…

The perfect two-night getaway nestled in the Cape Breton Highlands! Settle into your eco-conscious luxury geodesic dome and then head out to enjoy your weekend adventure! Sample the freshest seafood available at The Rusty Anchor Restaurant, relax with ocean-side yoga or visit Gampo Abbey, a Western Buddhist monastery in the Shambala tradition. There's even an introduction to meditation. Round it all out with a soak in your private hot tub, a gathering around a campfire, an intimate walk to the…

Opens: Monday, July 1 until Thursday, October 31

Settle into your eco-conscious luxury geodesic dome and then head out to enjoy your weekend adventure! Sample the freshest seafood available at The Rusty Anchor Restaurant, relax with ocean-side yoga or visit Gampo Abbey, a Western Buddhist monastery in the Shambala tradition. There's even an introduction to meditation. Round it all out with a soak in your private hot tub, a gathering around a campfire, an intimate walk to the beach on our pathway to the ocean and watch the…

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…