Waterfall Season Group Hikes: Corney Brook Falls
Date: Sunday, June 29 2025
Hit the trails with Cape Breton Island ambassador Jamie Vassallo (@_picture.me.hikin_)! Jamie is hosting a series of group waterfall hikes, sharing his love for Cape Breton Island’s Waterfall Season and inspiring new hikers to become more comfortable outdoors. How awesome is that! Sunday, May 25 Egypt Falls followed by Gairloch Mountain FallsSunday, June 1 Embree’s Brook FallsSunday, June 8 Lower North River Falls followed by Uisge Ban FallsSunday, June 15 Humes River FallsSunday, June 22 Egypt Falls followed by Gairloch Mountain…
Harmony of the Spheres 2023
Date: Friday, August 25 2023 to Sunday, August 27 2023
Building Blocks Presents Harmony of the Spheres 2023. Join us for a weekend of music and art at Harmony of the Spheres 2023! This year's event will take place on Fri Aug 25th to Sat Aug 27th at 1261 Cheticamp Back Road, Petit Étang, NS B0E 2M0. Get ready to experience the harmony of the spheres as we showcase some of the best musicians and artists in the area. Building Blocks is excited to bring together a community of music…
Riverside Retreat
Minutes from the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Riverside Retreat is ideally located along the Cheticamp River in the small village of Petit Etang. As a new campground, every effort has been made to keep true to the natural landscape. Canoe and kayak rentals available.
Proud to be Hookers
Demonstrations are available at all times.
Acadian Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Climb 365 metres above the Chéticamp River for panoramic views of the Acadian coastline, the Chéticamp river valley and the park's highland interior. Benches along the way let you rest periodically and enjoy the scenery. Watch how the forest changes as you climb steadily to the top and be on the look-out for black bear and moose.Trailhead: Opposite the Chéticamp Visitor Centre. Significant Feature: Ocean and mountain sceneryLength: 8.4 km (5.2 mi) loopHiking Time: 3–4 hoursElevation: 20–365 m (65–1200 ft.) Steep inclines.…