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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Thursday, May 15, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , ingonish , running , the cabot trail

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

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , cape breton information , ingonish , schedule , the cabot trail

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:

More Information:

Friday, May 31, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton beaches , cape breton highlands , ingonish , the cabot trail

Cape Breton Golf - Reviews / Previews - Bell Bay

Bell Bay

Bell Bay is a beautiful golf course located in Baddeck. It was designed by Thomas McBroom who has 12 of his designed courses listed in the 2006 SCOREGolf Magazine Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada, including Bell Bay. Every hole at Bell Bay is named for a ship that sailed the Seven Seas from Baddeck. The course is fairly challenging and has amazing views including Beinn Bhreagh, the estate of Alexander Grahm Bell, across Bell Bay. If you are near or in Baddeck in the summer and enjoy golfing, make sure to check out Bell Bay

Website

Details:

Opened 1998
Holes 18
Par 72
Yardage 7037
Course Rating 74.3
Slope 136
Designer Thomas McBroom
Hours 7:00 am - Dusk
Green Fees $49.99 and up
Rentals Yes
Power Carts Yes
Pull Carts Yes
Food/Beverage Yes

Monday, May 27, 2013 Labels: baddeck , cape breton , cape breton golf , 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.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , cheticamp , ingonish , 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.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , cheticamp , the cabot trail

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 1987
Holes 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!

Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , ingonish , the cabot trail

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 1930
Holes 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

Thursday, May 23, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton golf , cape breton highlands , ingonish , the cabot trail

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

Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , cheticamp , the cabot trail

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

Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , ingonish , the cabot trail

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

Please click here for the website and more details.

See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Special Event Schedule

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Labels: baddeck , cabot trail , cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , margaree , the cabot trail

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

Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , cheticamp , the cabot trail

Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Seeing in the Dark

Seeing in the Dark

The Warren Lake Trail is an easy going trail located just outside of Ingonish, on the Cabot Trail. The trail itself runs directly around Warren Lake making it great for an early morning walk and/or hop in the lake for a swim!

Seeing in the Dark, as it sounds, is a nighttime event. You will be guided through the nearby woods in order to experience the world as few see it today.

Monday and Saturday, recommended for 12+, must pre-register at either a campground kiosk or a visitor centre.
Cost is $17.75 at the time of writing.

For More Information on Warren Lake Click Here

See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule

Monday, May 20, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , ingonish , the cabot trail

Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - An Evening at the Beach

An Evening at the Beach

I think this one is pretty self explanatory. Meet up at Broad Cove Campground Beach and enjoy and evening walking along the beach.

The beach at Broad Cove is really beautiful and relaxing place, great for a nighttime walk or a day of swimming and other beach related activities. It is located just outside Ingonish, on the Cabot Trail

Sundays in the summer.

More Information on Broad Cove Click Here

See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule

Friday, May 17, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , ingonish , the cabot trail

Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Skyline Sunset Hike

Skyline Sunset Hike

The Skyline trail is another excellent hiking trail in the Cape Breton Highlands. Overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence located on the western side of the Cabot Trail at the top of French Mountain. The trail features a viewing deck where you whale watch, the trail itself is filled with wildlife so watch out for moose. Also no dogs allowed.

Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday features a Sunset Hike which you must pre-register for and has a cost of $17.75 at the time of this writing.

For more information on Skyline click here

See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , hiking , the cabot trail

Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event Schedule

Check below for the Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule. These events will running from the 28th of June to 31st of August 2013. More info on individual events coming up over the next few weeks:

Saturday

Skyline Sunset Hike (bilingual)
Seeing in the Dark
Nature Film Night Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , hiking , ingonish , schedule , the cabot trail

Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Middle Head Hike

Middle Head Hike

If you are looking for a good hike, you can find it, everyday in Ingonish. The Middle Head trail is one of many local hiking and walking tails in and around Ingonish. The Middle Head Hike is a 4km hike along the stunning rugged Middle Head Peninsula, showing you some of the best views Cape Breton has to offer.

You can find park interpreters out on this and many other trails, they will be filled with various pieces of information about area wildlife and many other aspects of the park.

More information on Middle Head trail by clicking here.

See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , hiking , ingonish , the cabot trail

Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event Schedule

Hey All,

See below for a schedule of special events going on in the Cape Breton Highlands this summer and come back throughout the summer as I'll do a rundown on the events as they approach:

May 25-26 - Cabot Trail Relay Race

June 29 - The Great ChétiCamp-out!

June 30 - Ingonish Triathlon

July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations & Family Day - Chéticamp and Ingonish

July 20 - Parks Day

July 20 - Three Peaks Challenge

July 23 - Acadian Milling Frolic

August 2-5 - Thunder in the Highlands

August 11 - Picnic in Acadie

September 13-22 - Hike the Highlands Festival

October 16 - Celtic Colours Hike

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , ingonish , schedule , the cabot trail