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…

The West Mabou Beach Provincial Park offers a family friendly trail system with magnificent coastal views and the only public beach in the Mabou area.The Western Coastal Trail runs from behind the parking lots near the beach along the bluffs, adjacent to, and overlooking the beach. This is the most popular trail. The trail runs through a small section of twisted spruce before it opens up into an old pasture field, providing wonderful views the whole way. You can either…

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)…

We welcome all, with friendly smiles and open hearts, to our Cape Breton Island. With fierce pride for our beautiful home, we invite all walks of life to come, eat, drink and be present. When you're on Route 19 all roads lead home and our door is always open. 

The restaurant & bar offers lunch service 7 days/week as well as Wednesday evening Supper Ceilidhs (July-August) featuring live traditional Celtic music with some of Cape Breton's best up and coming and well-known musicians. The menu consists of local favourite dishes and our fully licensed bar offers a variety of local craft beer, cider, wine, signature cocktails and more.

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…

This short hike follows an established trail/ATV track that leads to a beautiful, secret swimming spot near the Acadian village of Cheticamp. From the trailhead take the trail toward the foot of the Highlands and at the intersection, you will see big outcrops of gypsum. Go straight through the intersection and the secret spot is behind the sheer gypsum cliffs.The trail ascends gradually and rewards you with views of the Gulf of St Lawrence. At the top of the ridge…

Nestled between the Lodge and the main street of Inverness, The Cabot Public House is a bustling spot featuring casual pub fare, patio lobster boils and local craft beers. The patio has a beer garden atmosphere featuring live local music and hearty, rustic cuisine served in the warm, sincere hospitality style Cape Breton is known for.

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…