Cape Breton Highlands - Hike the Highlands Festival - 2014
The Hike the Highlands Festival is a 10 day hiking festival in the Highlands of Cape Breton Island. Features of the festival include guided hikes, evening activities & presentations, the hiker distance award, opening and closing ceremonies and a photo contest.Schedule:
- Friday, Sept. 12
- 5:00 PM
- Broad Cove Mtn.
- 2.3 km
- 7:00 PM
- Opening Ceremonies, St. John’s Hall
- Saturday, Sept. 13
- 5:45 AM
- Sunrise at Coastal
- 1.2 km
- 10:00 AM
- Jack Pine/Coastal
- 4.5 km
- 1:00 PM
- Warren Lake (start from Broad Cove Campground)
- 11.7 km
- Sunday, Sept. 14
- 9:00 AM
- Middle Head
- 3.8 km
- 9:00 AM
- Warren Brook
- 22 km
- 1:00 PM
- Franey
- 7.4 km
- 7:00 PM
- Leatherback Turtles , St. John’s Hall
- Monday, Sept. 15
- 9:00 AM
- Money Point Light
- 14 km
- 9:00 AM
- Sugar Loaf
- 4 km
- 1:00 PM
- Cabot Landing
- 4 km
- 7:00 PM
- Hiking in Wales, St. John’s Hall
- Tuesday, Sept. 16
- 9:00 AM
- Cape St. Lawrence
- 11 km
- 10:00 AM
- Little Grassy & Boardwalk
- 5 km
- 2:00 PM
- Meat Cove Mountain
- 4 km
- 7:00 PM
- Fiddle Music at Doryman Pub & Grill, Cheticamp
- Wednesday, Sept. 17
- 10:00 AM
- Salmon Pools
- 12.2 km
- 10:00 AM
- Fishing Cove
- 12 km
- Thursday, Sept. 18
- 9:00 AM
- Acadien
- 8.4 km
- 2:00 PM
- Le Buttereau
- 1.5 km
- 5:30 PM
- Sunset on Skyline
- 7.4 km
- 7:00 PM
- Social Evening , Legion, Ingonish
- Friday, Sept. 19
- 9:00 AM
- Roberts Mountain
- 4 km
- 1:30 PM
- White Point to Burnt Head
- 6.4 km
- Saturday, Sept. 20
- 10:00AM
- Ski Cape Smokey
- 4 km
- 10:00 AM
- Aspy
- 9.2 km
- 2:00 PM
- Coastal to Neil’s Harbour Beach
- 2 km
- 5:30 PM
- Closing Supper & Ceremonies, St. John’s Hall
- Sunday, Sept. 22
- 10:00 AM
- Branch Pond Look-off
- 8.4 km
For more information or to register see the Hike the Highlands webiste
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Cape Breton Highlands - Special Events - Acadian Milling Frolic/Acadian and Scottish Concert - 2014
A couple of great events coming up towards the mid/end of July in the Cape Breton HighlandsAcadian Milling Frolic - Trout Brook - July 22 - 7:30 PM
Come and join in with an Acadian Milling Frolic. This will be a chance to beat some wool while enjoying some traditional Acadian songs.
Acadian and Scottish Concert - Chéticamp Visitor Centre, July 28, August 11 & 25 -8 PM
This is your chance to be immersed in Acadian and Scotish culture. Local singer-songwriter Sylvia LeLièvre will take you on a tour of these two vibrant Cape Breton cultures through songs and stories. Monday, July 14, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , cheticamp , music
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Learn-to-Camp - 2014

Cost:
- $45 per group
- $55 w/ a six person tent
- Registrations required
- Phone: 902-224-2306
- Email: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ns/cbreton/courriel-email-info.aspx
** Prices accurate as of time of posting **
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Ingonish Triathlon
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Ingonish Triathlon
Following up on the Cabot Trail Relay is another great outdoor physical event, the Ingonish Triathlon. Comprised of four events covering beginner to experienced for participants of all levels.- Sprint Triathlon (minimum age 16) - 750 m swim, 23 km bike, 5 km run
- Olympic Triathlon (minimum age 19) - 1,500 m swim, 42 km bike, 10 km run
- Try-a-Tri (minimum age 14) - 300 m swim, 9.2 km bike, 4 km run
- Team Triathlon - same distance as Sprint
Cash prizes for top three men and women in Olympic and Sprint.
The event takes place June 22 8am at the Ingonish Beach Day Use Area. Pre-registration is required, see www.atlanticchip.ca
Updated
See below for 2014 results:
Winners
- Olympic Distance
- Men – Corey Deveaux, Sydney, 2:12:20
- Women – Julie Curwin, Sydney, 2:26:44
- Sprint Distance
- Men – Darryl Ward, Antigonish, 1:16:55
- Women – Chrissy Smith, Glace Bay, 1:32:57
- Team Triathlon
- Donnie Hamilton/Herbie Sakalauskas, 1:23:24
- Try-A-Tri
- Alanna Bresson, Dominion, 1:01:13
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Bicycle Rodeo
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Bicycle Rodeo
Join Cheticamp Emergency Services at the Chéticamp Visitor Centre on June 8th from 2pm to 4pm for bicycle tune-ups, safe riding tips, barbeque, face painting & games. Cost is free!!
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Cabot Trail Relay 2014
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Cabot Trail Relay 2014
The 2014 Cabot Trail Relay is almost upon us. Being held May 24th and 25th, starting at the Gaelic College monument and rolling around the Cabot Trail, coming to an end in front of the Court House in Baddeck. The relay has been held annually since 1988. Starting with 6 teams of 17 runners, it has blossomed to now include 60 teams from across the U.S. and Canada. For more information see the website at http://cabottrailrelay.com/.
See below for an approximate route.
Updated: Click the links below for leg by leg and team results:
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Updated: Click the links below for leg by leg and team results:
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Cape Breton Highlands - Weekly Activities - 2014
Cape Breton Highlands - Weekly Activities - 2014
Hey everyone,
Below is the list of regular weekly activities in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. As with the other schedules of events posted here, we will be adding write ups for the various activities in the coming weeks so stay tuned!
The schedule is for the dates 27 June to 31 August 2014.
Every Day
Middle Head Hike - Hike begins at Middle Head trailhead - 10 a.m
Park Interpreters Out and About
Sunday
Coyotes Among Us - Chéticamp Visitor Centre 8 p.m.
The Beach is Alive - Broad Cove Campground Beach - meet at the benches near the parking area by the beach 7 p.m.
Monday
Skyline Sunset Hike - Bilingual Skyline trailhead Two hours before sunset Cost: $17.75
Nature Film Night - Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre July: 9 p.m. | August: 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Skyline Sunset Hike - Bilingual Skyline trailhead Two hours before sunset Cost: $17.75
Coyotes Among Us - Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre 8 p.m.
Wednesday
Skyline Sunset Hike - Bilingual Skyline trailhead Two hours before sunset Cost: $17.75
Seeing in the Dark - Warren Lake trailhead July: 8:30 p.m. | August: 8 p.m. Cost: $17.75
Thursday
Skyline Sunset Hike - Bilingual Skyline trailhead Two hours before sunset Cost: $17.75
Haunted Hike - Ingonish Beach Day Use Area - meet in parking lot July: 9 p.m. | August: 8:30 p.m. Cost: $17.75
Gaelic Milling Frolic - Chéticamp Visitor Centre 8 p.m. Cost: $5
Friday
Skyline Sunset Hike - Bilingual Skyline trailhead Two hours before sunset Cost: $17.75
An Evening on the Beach - Broad Cove Campground Beach - meet at the benches near the parking area by the beach 8 p.m.
Saturday
Discovery Zone - Broad Cove Campground activity building; and cooking shelter near Chéticamp Visitor Centre 7 p.m.
Nature Film Night - Chéticamp Visitor Centre 8 p.m.
National Park Wonders - Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre 9 p.m. (July) / 8:30 p.m. (August)
*In case of rain:
Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre programs will move to Broad Cove Campground Activity Building. "Nature Film Night" will replace the "An Evening at the Beach" or "The Beach is Alive" program at the Broad Cove Campground Activity Building.
Guided Hikes will proceed if numbers permit.
Programs and activities may be cancelled due to unforeseeable circumstances including adverse weather conditions.
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event Schedule - 2014
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event Schedule - 2014
Hey All,Below is a list of upcoming special events in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. I'll be linking out to larger information posts over the next few weeks so come back often to get more info.
May 24-25 - Cabot Trail Relay Race
June 8 - Bicycle Rodeo
June 22 - Ingonish Triathlon
July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations - Chéticamp and Ingonish
July 12-13 - Learn-to-Camp
July 14 - Acadian and Scottish Concert
July 15 - Coastal Life Discovery Program - Neil's Brook
July 19 - Parks Day
July 19 - Three Peaks Challenge
July 22 - Acadian Milling Frolic
July 28 - Acadian and Scottish Concert
August 11 - Acadian and Scottish Concert
August 15 - Coastal Life Discovery Program - Chéticamp
August 25 - Acadian and Scottish Concert
September 12-21 - Hike the Highlands Festival
October 14 - Celtic Colours Hike - Acadian Trail
October 16 - Celtic Colours Hike - Franey Trail
Places to go, Things to see
Cape Breton Island is full of fun, I have stayed in many places and did many things. In this blog I am going to discuss some key places to visit.1) Louisbourg- Now I am bias to Louisbourg, being from there. However, it is so much fun! You can do hikes, such as the lighthouse trail. It takes you along some amazing coast line, many beaches and some great places to sit and have a picnic! You can also head down to the wharf and watch some locals fish, even join in. My favorite festivity in Louisbourg is Crab Fest! Hundreds of people gather for a crab dinner and mussels and some drinks and dancing later in the evening. It is always a good time for people from the local community and tourists alike. The fortress is amazing, you can buy local bread, made in a brick oven, have food, witness cannon firings, and see how people lived in the 18th century. Also this is a big year, Louisbourg 300!
According to the Parks Canada website (http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/ns/louisbourg/activ/louisbourg300.aspx) they describe Louisbourg 300 as "A major attraction that cannot be overlooked is the Fortress of Louisbourg, and it is Louisbourg 300 this year. A big celebration! Get ready for a celebration three centuries in the making! Join us in 2013 for Louisbourg300, a grand fête marking the 300th anniversary of the founding of Île Royale – modern day Cape Breton Island – and its capital, Louisbourg. Special events will be held throughout the 2013 visitor season, so any time is the perfect time to visit!" Also, when visiting Louisbourg don't miss the chance to see Little Lorraine and Main-a-Dieu. Great tiny fishing towns!
2) Margaree- I love Margaree, the awesome river to go fishing in, the tiny friendly towns and awesome scenery. There are some cute farms there that you can check out, some places to go fishing, horseback riding, hikes, or many cabins to rent and have some people out on a deck BBQing and enjoying a cold one.
3) Baddeck- I stayed here alot for work (during the winter months) and it was fun then too! Its a nice little town right on the water. Alot of charm and character. Its a good starting point if you want to do the cabot trail. You can d0 a whale watching tour, get an amazing view of Alexander Graham Bells home, see an island full of birds and get a look at the rich yachts docked in the harbor. Baddeck is great for history too! Baddeck is home to the first powered flight in Canada and the British Empire. There is a museum about Alexander Graham Bell and all his accomplishments that you can visit and to make this town even more fun, there is one of the best golf courses in Cape Breton- Bell Bay. For the avid golfer, this is your town! You can also head to any restaurant or hotel during the evening for some live entertainment and a good brew.
4) Meat Cove- I LOVE MEAT COVE! Its the very top of the island, you really have to go out of your way to get there, but when you do, your mouth will drop with the views. Imagine travelling on a tiny road, over a tiny bridge and then being on the top of the world, this is how it is. Soon as you get there be sure to get out of your car and head to your closest view point (which will probably be a cliff, so dont get too close to the edge) and you will see nothing but rolling hills, deep blue ocean smashing against rocks and the most amazing sunrise/sunset. A must see when you are in Cape Breton!
5) Ingonish- Ingonish has a great beach, the Keltic Lodge (with great food) and local music. Its a wonderful spot to go relax, hike and check out the highland national park. That Park is wonderful! There are natural waterfalls, moose sightings, great hikes, spectacular views and stunning beaches! These are a few of my favorite places in Cape Breton, be sure to check back for live music venues and good eats! Friday, May 31, 2013 Labels: baddeck , cape breton , cape breton beaches , cape breton golf , cape breton highlands , cape breton vacation , crab fest , fortress of louisbourg , hiking , ingonish , lighthouse , louisbourg , louisbourg300
Cape Breton Beaches - Favorites - Ingonish
Ingonish
Ingonish beach is located within the Highlands National Park. This is a truly excellent beach, beautiful in the summer months. Located in a cove off the Atlantic Ocean, the water maybe cooler in the early season but that only makes it a better spot to cool off. Some days has some great waves for splashing around in. There is a campground near by as well as hiking trails and other amenities. A canteen is on site during the summer months and there are washrooms and change rooms available. The beach is also backed by a freshwater lake if you are looking for a different swimming experience.
More Favourite Beaches
Nearby Events:
- Guest Speaker / Film Night
- Highland Links
- Haunted Hike
- Seeing in the Dark
- An Evening at the Beach
- Middle Head Hike
- More
More Information:
Labels: cape breton , cape breton beaches , cape breton highlands , ingonish , the cabot trail
Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Nature Film Night
Nature Film Nighth
A night of film dedicated to nature. Films will feature stunning footage from locations all over the planet. Come and be amazed by the world around you!
Sundays in the summer at Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre (July: 9 p.m. | August: 8:30 p.m.)
also Chéticamp Visitor Centre (8 p.m.), both on the Cabot Trail.
Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Gaelic Milling Frolic
Gaelic Milling Frolic
Join Gaelic singers for amazing evening of songs exploring the Gaelic culture. This is a must event for the whole family
Takes place at the Cheticamp Visitor Centre, located on the Cabot Trail every Thursday in the summer
Cost is $5 at the time of this writing.
Cape Breton Golf - Reviews / Previews - LePortage
LePortage
Le Portage is located in Cheticamp, just off the Cabot Trail. One of the toughest courses in Cape Breton, it is also one of the most beautiful with brilliant views of the Ocean as well as the Highlands of Cape Breton. With 60 sand bunkers and the winds coming directly off the ocean, this course is one of the greatest tests of a golfers ability on Cape Breton Island. Located in Cheticamp, a stop here also allows for taking in the local Acadian culture with food and live music.
Website
Details:
Opened 1987Holes 18
Par 72
Yardage 6777
Slope 137
Designer Robert & David Moote
Season April 15 - Oct. 31
Hours 7:00 am - Dusk
Green Fees $41.74 - $50.43
Rentals Yes
Power Carts Yes
Pull Carts Yes
Practice Green Yes
Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Food/Beverage Yes
Soft Spikes Yes
Friday, May 24, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton golf , cape breton highlands , cheticamp , the cabot trail
Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Guest Speaker / Film Night
Guest Speaker / Film Night
Another one that's sort of self explanatory. Each Wednesday in the summer the Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre located in Ingonish on the Cabot Trail, will feature guest speakers and nature films. Come, be captivated by the speakers, movies and the outdoor setting!
Cape Breton Golf - Reviews / Previews - Highland Links
Highland Links
The oldest course on Cape Breton Island, the Highland Links is portrait of what golf should be. Located in Ingonish, on the Cabot trail, the course has been in operation since 1930. It has some of the most rolling hills of all the courses in Cape Breton, which is saying something. The course runs through Ingonish and along the coast of Cape Breton offering some wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding area. This course constantly ranks in the Top 100 in Courses in the World and is often ranked as Canada's top public golf course. The course has undergone a massive restoration effort and should be in top shape for this years golf season. A must play for all golfers coming to Cape Breton.
Website
Details:
Opened 1930Holes 18
Par 72
Yardage 6592
Slope 141
Designer Stanley Thompson
Season Mid May - Oct. 26
Hours 6:00 am - Dusk
Green Fees $58.70 - $105.
Rentals Yes
Power Carts Yes
Pull Carts Yes
Practice Green Yes
Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Food/Beverage Yes
Soft Spikes Yes
Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Coyotes Among Us
Coyotes Among Us
Coyotes have gotten a bit of a bad wrap lately. This presentation aims to shed some light on these creatures and help us understand what they are and how we fit in so we can learn to enjoy the Highlands safely.
Takes place Wednesdays and Fridays in the summer at the Cheticamp Visitor Centre, located on the Cabot Trail.
See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule
Takes place Wednesdays and Fridays in the summer at the Cheticamp Visitor Centre, located on the Cabot Trail.
See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule
Cape Breton Golf - Reviews / Previews
Hey everyone. I'm going to run a short series over the next couple of days on the various golf courses around Cape Breton. For those who don't know, Cape Breton has some excellent golf options, some of the best in the world really. See below for a list of courses I'll be covering and links to the relevant posts if they are available:
The Lakes
Highland Links
Le Portage
Cabot Links
Bell Bay
Dundee Golf Club
Lingan Golf & Country Club
Alderdale Greens Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Labels: baddeck , cape breton , cape breton golf , cape breton highlands , cape breton information , cheticamp , ingonish , review , the cabot trail
Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Haunted Hike
Haunted Hike
After dark get creeped out on the Ingonish beach trail. Enjoy the various tales of haunting in the area as you walk by the moon lit lake of Ingonish.
Ingonish beach, located on the Cabot Trail, is a world class beach with daily activities for the whole family.
Event is every Tuesday and Thursday in the summer.
Cost is $17.75 at the time of this writing.
For more information on Ingonish Beach click here.
See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule
Ingonish beach, located on the Cabot Trail, is a world class beach with daily activities for the whole family.
Event is every Tuesday and Thursday in the summer.
Cost is $17.75 at the time of this writing.
For more information on Ingonish Beach click here.
See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Cabot Trail Relay Race
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Cabot Trail Relay Race
This coming weekend is one of the highlight events to kick off summer in Cape Breton. The annual Cabot Trail Relay Race is a 185 mile/276.33 km, 17 stage relay race through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The race begins in Baddeck, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia runs through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the various communities along the Cabot Trail into Margaree Valley.
If you are a runner this is a must event.
May 25th and 26th
Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - A Taste of l'Acadie
A Taste of l'Acadie
A chance to experience Acadian culture in beautiful Chéticamp, Nova Scotia. At this event you'll learn all about Acadian culture and history. The event takes place Tuesdays at the cooking shelter beside the Chéticamp Visitor Centre, located on the Cabot Trail.
Also, this is a bilingual event, so it's in both English and French.
See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule
Also, this is a bilingual event, so it's in both English and French.
See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule