The cabot trail discovery tour explores nova scotias most iconic road trip. Cape breton highlands national park travel guide at. What we do cancellation policy contact gallery book now. Cabot trail accommodations, cabot trail camping llit. A few hours later, staring at photos of grand views, i decided that i would take my first long distance bike trip to nova scotia and ride the cabot trail around cape breton island. This corner of cape breton island is absolutely a campers paradise. When i turned 20, my mom and sisters and i drove up to meat cove the most northern tip of nova scotia to spend time with the cliffs and water. The ultimate goal being to camp at meat cove, the furthest north you can go by public road in nova scotia that i was able to find at the time. We drove out to meat cove one day, the northernmost settlement on cape breton and considered a mustdo if you make it this far north. Jul 14, 2019 for years, i have heard of a place in northern cape breton island that is home to wild horses along with moose, seals, bears and coywolves.
Meat cove is the west virginia of nova scotia adventure. All photography provided by roman buchhofer check out his cape breton landscape images to see what the island has to offer. Colouring book university many of cape bretons best and brightest young janitors and telemarketers were ejukated here. We are the last stop before cape smokey and a skip and a jump from the highlands national park.
Meat cove kapbretoninsel aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Liam is the logistics guy and loves mixing his passion for the outdoors with local history and storytelling. The roadside stop looks down on fishing cove, which is nestled in a bay 335 metres. Get instant access to a lot of relevant information about cape breton island, ns real estate, including property descriptions, virtual tours, maps and photos. Polletts cove is a wilderness estuary on the northwest coast of cape breton island, nova scotia. Safe but we were glad we werent pulling the trailer. Book your perfect vacation rental in cape breton island, canada on flipkey today. The cabot trail in cape breton highlands national park moon. It is accessible only by boat or on foot via an arduous 10 km hike along the coastline from pleasant bay, heading north 3. The cabot trail extends well beyond park boundaries along its 311kilometer length, but the most spectacular stretch is undoubtedly the 110 kilometers through the park between cheticamp and ingonish. Aug 02, 2018 stunning spots on nova scotias cabot trail worth stopping for by tamara elliott august 2, 2018 this post may contain affiliate links, which globe guide receives compensation for with each click or purchase at no additional cost to you. Meat cove is the west virginia of nova scotia adventure rider.
The cabot trail in cape breton highlands national park. It is extremely beautiful and rugged, and it feels very isolated, like youve reached the end of the world. Business listings cb island cape breton island, nova scotia. Situated at the very northern tip of cape breton island, meat cove is about as remote a place to live as is possible in nova scotia. Our route will take you on a loop from the meat cove welcome centre, to beautiful meat cove beach and out on to grassy experienced guides will be sharing the stories and history of meat cove along the route in the afternoon the lobster dinner, open to. The keltic lodge, cabot trail, cape breton, nova scotia. Cape breton island travel guide 2020 free pdf book to print. The road to get there winds along the coast and climbs up and down the bluffs. Although outside the park, this road traverses complete wilderness before reaching the. Lobster is king these days in cape breton waters and throughout the eastern seashore.
Pulling into the driveway and seeing the view of the ocean for the first time literally took our breath away. Meat cove is a rural fishing community at the northern tip of inverness county on nova scotias cape breton island. They provide wonderful fresh seafood at the chowder hut, as well as a hot dog stand on the. Here a spur road leads 22 kilometers north to meat cove. Cabot trail cape breton island one of the most beautiful places ive ever seen. But allow me to debunk the myth that any of this is scary stuff for either driver or passenger.
There are drug dealers and fires, and very strange people. We bought a book on the history of cape breton island which was full of stories of survival in a remote isolated area where winters were long and dangerous times. Sep 27, 2017 the solitude at meat cove feels like bliss, worth experiencing as an overnight stay at meat cove campground, an intimate property with both cabins and a campground on the seas edge the former were unfortunately fully booked when i planned our trip. Experience a sloweddown slice of nova scotia life at meat cove, a rural fishing community on the northernmost tip of cape breton island. We are open yearround, hot coffee, grocery basics, little necessities for the camper and traveler, and local information. Cape breton island real estate houses for sale in cape. Visit meat cove on your trip to cape breton island or canada. Wreck cove, cape breton island, nova scotia, b0c 1h0. When i turned 20, my mom and sisters and i drove up to meat cove the most northern tip of nova scotia to spend time with the cliffs.
Cape breton island, ns housing market overview point2 homes gives you far more than a simple list of houses for sale. The solitude at meat cove feels like bliss, worth experiencing as an overnight stay at meat cove campground, an intimate property with both cabins and a campground on the seas edge the former were unfortunately fully booked when i planned our trip. In addition to spectacular coastal landscapes, you will discover a vibrant culture shaped by the traditions and heritage of the mikmaq, acadian and gaelic people who have been sharing this land for hundreds of years. The unusual name for this village likely refers to the hunters who dressed in animal carcasses in the areas early history. Here, you will find yourself surrounded by magnificent views from all of our 30 unserviced campsites that come supplied with a picnic table, fire pit, and grill.
They currently manage all the campground amenities, summer activities, and are very knowledgable regarding the area history of meat cove. But from this small community, an intricate network of rugged walking routes radiates, accessing deserted coves, desolate coastlines, and isolated valleys. Cabot trail, meat cove in nova scotia, cape breton island, canada. Meat cove cape bretons lavish playground to jetsetters, fashion models, and millionaires. When lee was ten and liam eight, he took us on a 4day bush whacking trip from meat cove to pleasant bay that wove through bogs, over mountains, and even down a. Aug 11, 20 double backed a short hop and continued to the most northern tip of cape breton meat cove. Meat cove cape breton island all you need to know before. Celebrate the centennial of the marine speed record set by the hd4 hydrofoil. For years, i have heard of a place in northern cape breton island that is home to wild horses along with moose, seals, bears and coywolves.
A local told us about white pointnow that was worth the drive. I have seen campers roughing it at meat cove at the northern tip of cape brenton islandthe view is awesome. Meat cove is the end of the world but it is a daunting drive and best kept for advanced. Accommodations northern cape breton top of the island. The last 8k to the cove is narrow dirt road which switchbacks up and then down into meat cove. Contact us today to find out how to book a cabin call 902. Of course i wanted to go to the town at the end of an 8 km dirt road, the furthest north on cape breton island you can get to by car. Ingonish, on the world famous cabot trail, cape breton island, nova scotia. Meat cove, the most northern tip of cape breton island, is surrounded by jagged cliffs, valleys of connected mountains where bald eagles soar above. When lee was ten and liam eight, he took us on a 4day bush whacking trip from meat cove to pleasant bay that wove through bogs, over mountains, and even down a waterfall.
Communicationsthe postal code is b0c 1r0 and b0c 1g0 depending on mail delivery methodthe telephone exchange is 902383xxxx bay st. The story takes place in the area of capstick, a tiny community near meat cove, a remote village at the tip of northern cape breton. Cape breton is an island off the atlantic coast that is part of the province of nova scotia. We bought a book on the history of cape breton island which was full of stories of survival in a remote isolated area where winters were long and. It supports a vibrant, but seasonal tourist industry with a mix of cultural and historical attractions. On cape breton, all roads lead to meat coveyou just have to keep going. Cape breton, nova scotia journey of mixed emotions. We werent convinced it was worth the long and winding drive. Driving the cabot trail in cape breton highlands national park. Aug 19, 2014 we could see our roadtrek on the bluff above. Browse hotels, guesthouses, and unique homes and book your stay on the worlds leading accommodation sites. Double backed a short hop and continued to the most northern tip of cape breton meat cove.
Lobster dinner andor guided hike in the morning the seawall trail society is proud to offer a guided meat cove hike. Meatcove oceanside campground cape breton prices for. The wreck cove general store was opened in 1976, and was taken over in 2014 by a young ontario couple living the cape breton dream. Welcome to the rugged headlands, sandy beaches, lush green valleys and wild, open barrens a destination point for all ages in all seasons and the starting point for your adventure into the cape breton highlands. If you are interested in history, this area is fascinating. Cape breton highlands national park is one of the two crownjewel national parks in atlantic canada gros morne in newfoundland is the other. Hiking polletts cove, cape breton island ways of wood folk. Lawrence trip planner and get the right plan for your holiday. Meat cove is the most northerly settlement in nova scotia and is located in the sydneyvictoria federal electoral district.
Although maine has been the focal point for lobster this last century due to marketing and early access to global distribution channels, cape breton and the rest of atlantic canada are thriving based on. Mar 12, 2020 we drove out to meat cove one day, the northernmost settlement on cape breton and considered a mustdo if you make it this far north. The maclellan family, hosts of meat cove campground, have lived and fished in meat cove cape breton for eight generations. The secrets of what was, in its day, the fastest boat in the. Let us help you with your camping itinerary and leave the stress at home. And then i read an article there seemed to be a little intrigue going on up dere in da fishn village police investigate two suspicious fires. Meat cove cape breton island 2020 all you need to know. The northernmost point on the cabot trail is cape north, the name of a small service town as well as a geographical feature to the north. Cape breton is one of the most beautiful places ive ever beenits like maine meets big surand eagles pass could not have been a better home base from which to explore it. Cape bretons cliffs are sheer and the islands roads tend to be winding with steep climbs and decents.
Cape breton island is a large island comprising the northeastern portion of the canadian province of nova scotia. Meat cove in nova scotia meat cove is the most northerly settlement in nova scotia and is located in the sydneyvictoria federal electoral district. Near meat cove at the end of the cabot trail, cape breton island, nova scotia, canada what others are saying cape breton island, canada. It supports a vibrant, but seasonal tourist industry with a. View photos and listing details of cape breton island, ns real estate, get open house info, find new properties and read cape breton island, ns local guide, real estate news and market trends. I also like when there is little information on wikipedia. The ultimate goal being to camp at meat cove, the furthest north you can go by public road in nova scotia that i. Well, youre in luck here are 7 mustsee museums in cape breton. We took the one hour ferry ride and started our trip into cape breton and the cabot trail. Camus na feola is a rural fishing community at the northern tip of inverness county on nova scotias cape breton island. This shot was taken in meat cove which is located almost completely at the eastern tip of cape breton, nova scotia.
Did the end of the cabot trail by visiting meat cove, took a small little trail from the. The englishtown fairie will grant wishes, but will also slip you roofies and take advantage of you if you arent careful. If you would like to book me for a keynote or workshop then click on contact me and drop me a line. This amalgamated comment is from several sources see this blog from 2008, but you get the drift. We help book time for guests, based on tour availability. Lawrence is a fishing community in northern cape breton island, nova scotia in victoria county. Hoping to immerse yourself in cape bretons rich history while traveling the island. Business listings cb island cape breton island, nova. Cape breton highlands national park is the second largest national park in atlantic canada and the largest in the maritime provinces.
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