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Discover the Island’s inland sea.
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tunning scenery is a fact of life in Nova Scotia, and that is especially true in the Bras d’Or Lake region. Literally translated as “Arm of Gold,” the name surely was inspired by the sunsets over this expansive inland sea. With a complex sequence of barrier beaches, rocky headlands, barachois ponds, and wetlands, it is no surprise that the area is a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Here, you can experience the heritage of some of the founding cultures of Nova Scotia. Discover what life was like 10,000 years ago for the Mi’kmaq while hearing stories and music and sharing a traditional feast during an Eskasoni Cultural Journey. Learn about the lives of early Scottish settlers at the Highland Village Museum, a 43-acre living history museum where costumed interpreters greet you in Gaelic (see page 287).
Eskasoni Cultural Journeys
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Then, pick up some picnic supplies and visit the St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site (see page 287), where you will learn how the canal has provided a link between the Atlantic Ocean and the Bras d’Or Lake for over 140 years.
Unexpected Discoveries Apprentice with a local blacksmith and experience first-hand the art behind this traditional trade. Classes range from two to four hours. firehouseironworks.com
Eskasoni Cultural Journeys, Eskasoni Experience authentic Mi’kmaw culture by sharing a traditional feast, hearing stories and music, or learning through participation in the traditional fishing practices of the Mi’kmaq. eskasoniculturaljourneys.ca Sailing on the Bras d’Or Lake
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FireHouse Ironworks, Whycocomagh
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Not-To-Be-Missed Experiences There’s history, culture, and beauty waiting to be discovered. The following offers you the definitive Bras d’Or Lake experience; see page 287 for details on these and other area attractions. Discover a historic shipping passageway St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site, St. Peter’s For over 140 years, this canal has been a busy gateway between the Bras d’Or Lake and the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby, picturesque Battery Provincial Park offers a great view of the locks (see page 287).
Step into the life of a famous Nova Scotian artist Wallace MacAskill Museum, St. Peter’s Explore the birthplace of Wallace MacAskill, the famed marine photographer whose photograph of the Bluenose is memorialized on the Canadian dime (see page 287).
Stop in for a spot of tea Rita’s Tea Room, Big Pond The legendary songstress Rita MacNeil was one of the most influential people in putting Nova Scotia on the map, through her music and old-fashioned hospitality (see page 287).
Stroll through a Gaelic village by candlelight Highland Village Museum, Iona Fàilte! Costumed interpreters greet you in Gaelic at this 43-acre living history museum and share the stories of their ancestors while you tour the 11 historic buildings by candlelight. Perched upon the Cape Breton hills, overlooking the Bras d’Or Lake, the sunsets viewed from this historic village are not to be missed (see page 287).
Attend a powwow Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre Experience a story over 10,000 years in the making. Learn about the music, storytelling, nature, food, language, and spirituality of Nova Scotia’s first people, the Mi’kmaq, in a beautiful setting on the shores of the sparkling Bras d’Or Lake (see page 287).
Fore! The Lakes Golf Club, Ben Eoin This 18-hole golf course set on the rolling hills of the Bras d’Or Lake offers sweeping water views, dramatic elevation changes, rock outcrops, and grassy meadows (see page 288).
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Got-To-Be-There Festivals and Events This region has a tremendously vibrant cultural heart that beats with the drums of the Scots who settled this land and of the Mi’kmaq who preceded them. Catch the rhythm at one of these events or visit the events page at novascotia.com to find out what else is happening during your visit. Confirm dates at novascotia.com before finalizing your plans, since specific event information may change from time of printing. Whycocomagh Summer Festival
Johnstown Milling Frolic
July 14–18, Whycocomagh This lively annual event features ceilidhs, a milling frolic, family square dances, canoe races, a Sunday finale concert, and lots of family and youth events.
August 21, Johnstown Parish Hall At a milling frolic, men and women sit around a table, beating newly woven cloth with their hands to the rhythm of traditional songs. It’s a great way to participate in Gaelic singing and meet local Gaelic singers. This annual event has been held continuously for 82 years.
Nicolas Denys Days July 27–August 2, St. Peter’s This action-packed week-long festival features activities that include war canoe races, a chowder dinner, yachting, geocaching, concerts, and art auctions. visitstpeters.com
Highland Village Day August 1, Iona An annual outdoor summer celebration showcasing the traditional music, song, and dance of Gaelic Nova Scotia, so be sure to pack a picnic blanket and your dancing shoes. highlandvillage. novascotia.ca
Glad-You-Stopped Farmers’ Markets
Highland Village Museum, Iona (see page 287).
Fill your shopping basket with locally grown berries, vegetables, meats, specialty foods, crafts, and gift items. Port Hawkesbury & Area Community Market Civic Centre, 606 Reeves Street Every other Thursday 3–6 pm, July to October
Outdoor Adventures
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Bird Island Boat Tours Just off the coast of Big Bras d’Or, the dramatic Bird Islands rise from the sea like rocky pillars. Take a tour with Bird Island Boat Tours, winner of a 2014 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, to see thousands of nesting sea birds, including razorbills, kittiwakes, and over 300 pairs of Atlantic puffins (see page 338).
The incredible lake views will inspire you to play your best 18 holes on our acclaimed courses. Choose from Dundee Resort & Golf Club, The Lakes Golf Club, and Bell Bay Golf Club. golfcapebreton.com
Cruise the lake Cape Breton Sailing Charters Known for gentle, fog-free waters, beautiful anchor ages, and hundreds of coves and islands, the Bras d’Or Lake is also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Take a sailing cruise of the historic St. Peter’s Canal and the Bras d’Or Lake aboard the Misty Cat with Cape Breton Sailing Charters. You will see eagles, cormorants, and herons. You can also brush up on your sailing skills or take an introductory lesson (see page 338).
Eileanan Brèagha Vineyards
Did you know? Eileanan Brèagha Vineyards is the first and only estate winery on Cape Breton Island. The vineyard’s name, pronounced AY-len-an BREE-ah, means “beautiful islands” in Gaelic, and describes the view from its location perched upon Marble Mountain overlooking the Bras d’Or Lake. Stop in to sample and purchase some wine, or ask for a glass at local restaurants eileananbreagha.ca.
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The Bras d’Or Lake region offers outdoor enthusiasts an array of adventures for every age; a complete listing of Bras d’Or Lake’s outdoor experiences starts on page 288.
v Port Hastings F13, 96 Highway 4, 902-625-4201 St. Peter’s F14, 10259 Granville Street, 902-535-2185 Most Visitor Information Centres are open mid-May to mid-October (subject to change). Call the above numbers or 1-800-565-0000. v Provincial Visitor Information Centre www.cbisland.com
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St. Peter’s Area Roberta St. Peter’s Irish Cove Big Pond Ben Eoin East Bay Grand Narrows Iona Barrachois Boularderie/Bras d’Or & Area Groves Point Boularderie Ross Ferry Kempt Head New Harris Big Bras d’Or Whycocomagh & Area Aberdeen Wagmatcook Whycocomagh Blues Mills
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Baddeck to Whycocomagh: 30 km East Bay to Iona: 48 km Whycocomagh to St. Peter’s: 100 km Iona to Baddeck: 125 km St. Peter’s to East Bay: 68 km
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Bob & Cindy MacLean. 321 Joseph MacFarlane Dr. GPS 45.95238, -61.03808. Cottage: 2 two-bdrm cottages (D,T,pullout), 3-pc bath (S), BBQ. Close to the lake; evening bonfires. Eagle sightings. Rates GTD; 2 days $300; 2-day min. May 13–Oct 15.
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2750 West Bay Hwy. Resort: 60 hotel rooms (K,Q,T) with balcony, some with fireplace or whirlpool; 38 cottages (D,T; 1- & 2-bdrm) with deck, lake view; all with 4-pc bath. Resort amenities, activities. Rates STC; packages; O/S rates. May 1–Oct 31.
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Terry & Rosemary Burns. 2994 West Bay Hwy. GPS 45.70917, -61.06806. Apt.: 8 condos (D; 2- & 3-bdrm): 4-pc bath, TV. By Bras d’Or Lakes; beach access. Bird/eaglewatching on property. Rates STC; $725–800 weekly. Jun 1–Oct 30.
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Eberhard Witt. 5385 West Bay Hwy. GPS 45.76103, -60.93405. Cottage: 3 cottages (K,Q,T,S; 2-bdrm), 3-pc bath (S). Wooded area on lake; swimming, fishing, hiking. Kayak, canoe, & bicycle rentals. Rates STC; $590–650 weekly. May 1–Oct 31.
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9383 Pepperell St. GPS 45.65609, -60.87515. Tourist Home: 8 suites and rooms (K,Q,S), 3-pc bath (S); 3 H. Licensed dining room, patio. Walking distance to marina, canal, museum. Pets allowed in some rooms. Rates GTD. Year-round.
A Marina Cove
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B. Hassold. 9329 Pepperell St. GPS 45.65823, -60.87632. Tourist Home: 5 rooms (Q,S; 1 with pvt entrance & deck), 3-pc baths (S), ceiling fan, in-room coffee/tea. Breakfast incl. Pets allowed (1 room). Rates STC; O/S rates. Year-round.
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Beate Hassold. 9283 Pepperell St. GPS 45.66061, -60.87800. Cottage: 3-bdrm cottage (Q,D), 3-pc bath (S), microwave, 2-level deck. Overlooking Bras d’Or Lake and St. Peter’s Marina. Rates STC; daily rate available; O/S rates. Year-round.
Bras d’Or Lakes Inn
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10095 Grenville St. Inn: 19 A/C units (K,2D), 4-pc bath. Light breakfast incl. Licensed dining room 5–8pm; lounge; patio; conference facilities; exercise room, hot tub; laundry. Dock, kayaks, canoe, bicycles. Rates STC; O/S rates. Apr 1–Oct 31.
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Birches at Ben Eoin Country Inn
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Shirley & William Bryden. 1277 Hwy 216. GPS 46.01314, -60.42068. B&B: 2 suites (Q), 4-pc bath, fridge; 1 with fireplace, microwave, deck. Full breakfast. A/C lakefront home; 57 acres. Golf, trails nearby. Rates STC; 2-night minimum. May 1–Oct 31.
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Bras d’Or Lakes Hideaway Bed & Breakfast
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Jane Worton. 601 Derby Point Rd. B&B: 2 spacious ground-floor rooms (Q), 4-pc bath. Full breakfast. Refreshments on arrival. Central A/C; fireplace in guest lounge; patio & garden; lake view. Beach access, fishing. Rates STC. May 1–Oct 31.
Old Grand Narrows Hotel B&B
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Elaine & Terry MacNeil. 11 Derby Pt Rd. GPS 45.95578, -60.79328. B&B: 4 rooms (Q,D; 2 waterview), 3-pc (S) or 4-pc bath. Light breakfast. Registered Heritage Property overlooking lake; bikes, kayak; swimming, fishing. Rates STC. Year-round.
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The MacPhersons. 5153 East Bay Hwy. GPS 45.97202, -60.44611. Inn: 10 rooms & 2 suites (K,Q,2D): 4-pc bath (5 with airjet tub), A/C, fireplace, balcony. Breakfast incl. Licensed evening dining. Outdoor hot tub. Rates STC. Feb 1–Dec 31, STC.
June Powell. 1082 Hillside Boularderie Rd. GPS 46.23223, -60.34737. B&B: 3 rooms (D,S): 2 shared 3-pc baths (S). Full breakfast. 14 acres on Bras d’Or Lake. TV, laundry, & guest kitchen available. Rates GTD; O/S rates. Year-round.
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783 Hwy 105. GPS 46.23716, -60.47436. Motel: 14 units (Q,D), 4-pc bath, phone, fan, in-room coffee. Close to Cabot Trail and restaurants. Panoramic view of Kelly’s Mountain & Bras d’Or Lake. Rates GTD; O/S rates. May 1–Oct 31.
Kempt Head
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Terri Shobbrook. 7952 Kempt Head Rd. B&B: 2 rooms (Q), shared 4-pc bath; handmade soaps. Hearty full breakfast. Sitting room, TV room. Organic farm with llamas, sheep, horses, poultry. Rates GTD. EP. Year-round; O/S by reservation.
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1672 Old Rte 5. GPS 46.28129, -60.41854. Cottage, Motel: 7 units (Q,D; 4-pc bath; most A/C): 5 cottages (1- or 2-bdrm), patio; 2 motel rooms. 9 acres; ocean swimming. Laundromat. Boat tours (see Tour Op listing). Rates GTD. May 1–Oct 30.
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5151 Kempt Head Rd. Cottage: 6 two-bdrm duplex cottages (D,sofa-bed), 4-pc bath, outdoor hot tub. Lake swimming, fishing, hiking. Kayak and canoe rentals; water tours. Rates STC (4P); $700 weekly; O/S rates. May 15–Oct 15.
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Mark & Gina Ryan. 1764 Hwy 5. GPS 46.27861, -60.42124. Cottage: 3 waterfront cottages (bachelor & 2-bdrm; Q,D,S), 4-pc bath, BBQ. 6 acres on Bras d’Or Lake; pvt beach, fishing, mooring. Playground. Rates STC; F(12); O/S rates. Jun 1–Nov 1.
Whycocomagh & Area (up to 20 km radius) Aberdeen, Blues Mills, Whycocomagh Aberdeen Aberdeen Motel
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10293 Hwy 105. GPS 45.96322, -61.07667. Motel: 15 A/C units (Q,D,T,S; incl one 2-bdrm H unit): 4-pc bath, microwave, fridge. Gift shop, laundromat, play area, running brook. French and German spoken. Rates GTD; O/S rates. Apr 1–Nov 30.
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Carman Barteaux. 10705 Hwy 105. GPS 45.97419, -61.05378. Hostel: 2 pvt and 3 hostel rooms (Q,D,T,bunk), shared or ensuite 3-pc (S) or 4-pc bath, free Wi-Fi, laundry, BBQ. Deck, swimming. Rates STC. May 1–Nov 1; O/S by reservation.
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Heather Chapman & Jim Johnstone. 25 Bayberry Lane. GPS 45.98194, -61.03417. B&B: 1 A/C suite (Q), 3-pc bath (S), pvt entrance. Woodland setting; lake view. Amenities nearby. Rates STC; 7th night free; packages; O/S rates. Year-round.
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90 Main St. GPS 45.97394, -61.12118. Cottage: 12 waterside cottages (1- & 2-bdrm; K,Q), 4-pc bath (airjet tub), BBQ, deck or balcony. Fireplace, games room in lodge; veranda; canoes, kayaks, firepit. Rates GTD; packages; O/S rates. Year-round.
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[email protected] • www.capebretoncampground.com Derek Luffingham. 40 Hwy 252. GPS 45.97520, -61.12924. Level campground on river, overlooking lake. Pavilion, wood, fireplaces. Walking trail. Rates GTD; 24-hr CXL. May 15–Oct 15. Whycocomagh Provincial Park
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87 Provincial Park Rd. GPS 45.96642, -61.10798. 3 yurts; group site; lake view. Washing station, multiuse building, fire grills, wood, ice. Trails on mountain. Rates STC; 24-hr CXL. Jun 12–Oct 18.
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1428 Orangedale Rd. GPS 45.90083, -61.09278. Award-winning museum; railway artifacts in former station (c 1886); some rolling stock on site; interpretive centre; wheelchair-accessible (first floor). Donations accepted. Jun 27–Sep 3, STC, 10am–5pm Wed–Sun; open for special events in O/S.
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Big Pond
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8077 Hwy 4. GPS 45.88722, -60.57583. Tearoom in a converted one-room schoolhouse (former home of singer/songwriter Rita MacNeil). Displays, awards, memorabilia. Home-cooked meals. Free Wi-Fi. Jun 1–Oct 15, STC; 10am–5pm daily (dining room Jul–Oct).
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4119 Hwy 223. GPS 45.94833, -60.81722. Living-history museum for Gaelic folklife. 11 period buildings (Hebridean Black House, homes, store, carding mill, church, forge); farm animals; interpreters; presentations. Admission charged. Jun 1–Oct 18, daily; O/S (Visitor Centre only) Mon–Fri.
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10765 Hwy 105. History and heritage of the Mi’kmaw people; scheduled lectures, live performances, guided tours. Drum and dance presentations for groups (pre-booked). Donations welcome. Year-round, May–Oct daily 9am–8pm; O/S Mon–Fri 9am–4pm (STC); closed holidays.
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3170 West Bay Hwy. GPS 45.71427, -61.05657. Original artwork by Berni Thorneycroft. $/TC. May 1–Oct 30, 10am–4pm, or by appointment.
Restaurant The following restaurant has paid to provide these listings, giving you information on types of service and specialties offered. For more extensive information, pick up a copy of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia’s Dine Nova Scotia or Taste of Nova Scotia’s Culinary Adventure Guide. Also visit edining.ca and tasteofnovascotia.com. See p. 3 for a key to the symbols and codes.
Bras d’Or Lakes Inn AEr@W Type: Family dining • Specialty: Seafood 902-535-2200 • 800-818-5885 • fax 902-535-2784 •
[email protected] • www.brasdorlakesinn.com 10095 Grenville St. May 15–Oct 18, 5–8pm.
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[email protected] • www.firehouseironworks.com 109 Main St. GPS 45.97410, -61.11948. A traditional blacksmith’s shop, producing functional and artistic works. Workshops in the heritage craft. $/TC. Year-round, 9am–4:30pm daily.
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These listings identify some of the artisans in the region and some galleries and shops whose products are primarily made in Nova Scotia. The “Open Studio” designation identifies juried members of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council who open their personal studios to the public so you can watch them work.
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St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site 902-535-2118 (canal service) • www.parkscanada.gc.ca/stpeterscanal
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46 Denys St. GPS 45.65601, -60.86923. Overlooking St. Peter’s Canal. Local historical materials housed in a French-styled building inspired by the trading post established here in 1650 by Nicolas Denys of Tours. Admission free; donations welcome. Jun 15–Sep 30, 9am–5pm daily.
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902-345-2936 • www.dundeedrivegolfrange.com
1973 Dundee Rd. GPS 45.70112, -61.12060. Sheltered tee stalls; fiberbuilt mats; good quality balls. Snacks available. Seasonal.
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GPS 45.69745, -61.10543. Boat launch. Sandy beach. May 15–Oct 12.
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10095 Grenville St. GPS 45.65744, -60.86848. Kayak, canoe, bicycle, and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals. Jun 1–Sep 30.
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Irish Cove
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16165 Hwy 4. GPS 45.81502, -60.69228. A small roadside picnic park overlooking Bras d’Or Lake. Some tables are sheltered. May 15–Oct 12.
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5549 Hwy 4. GPS 45.96250, -60.46083. Small secluded park on an old farm against hardwood-covered hills; picnic tables are at the edge of the fields. A walk uphill leads to a lookoff with a view of East Bay. May 15–Oct 12.
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5101 East Bay Hwy. GPS 45.97358, -60.44295. 18-hole, par 72, 4800–7000 yd. Rating 65–74; Slope 113–133. On 3 plateaus, 50 m/150 ft above sea level; designed by Graham Cooke. Beautiful vistas. May 3–Oct 27.
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2481 St Columba Rd. GPS 45.96388, -60.81035. A small picnic park overlooking Bras d’Or Lake, with tables scattered through a softwood forest. Beach access, view of picturesque Plaster Cove. May 15–Oct 12.
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novascotiaparks.ca/misc/parks_a-z_info.asp#barachois
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2315 Hwy 223. GPS 46.14252, -60.44430. A secluded, shady picnic area on a knoll; park was formerly a farm. May 15–Oct 12.
Groves Point
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1055 Hillside Boularderie Rd. GPS 46.23175, -60.34577. 5 km (3 mi) south of Hwy 105, before crossing St Andrew’s Channel. Picnic tables in open field and under a softwood stand. Pebble beach and warm salt water; change houses, vault toilets. May 15–Oct 12.
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220 New Dominion Rd. GPS 46.25000, -60.42060. Popular park on a small lake. Hardwood-shaded tables. White sand beach; boat launch for non-motorized boats; 2-km (1.5 mi) trail. May 15–Oct 12.
Ross Ferry
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Hwy 305. GPS 46.14387, -60.58382. Community-managed. Boat launch providing access to the Bras d’Or Lakes. Picnic tables, interpretive centre, short looped trail with rest areas under mixed-wood canopy. Year-round, serviced May 15–Oct 12.
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Whycoco- Whycocomagh Provincial Park AvW}fYL| Category: Parks magh novascotiaparks.ca/parks/whycocomagh.asp 87 Provincial Park Rd. GPS 45.96642, -61.10798. Picnic area under a mixed-wood stand on the Bras d’Or shore; playground; lake access; boat launch. Series of hiking trails lead to five Salt Mountain lookoffs offering excellent views of Bras d’Or Lake; 5 km (3 mi) total. Jun 12–Oct 18.
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East Bay Hills Trail Trail Uses: YKLSy Interpretive trail on 167-acre community property, through mixed forest (birch, maple, hemlock, pine) on gently sloping upland; diverse vegetation, remnant beech hill. Year-round.
Bras d’Or Lake
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Battery Provincial Park, St. Peter's
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IN THE GRID: Type: Day-use (D), Linear/railbed (L), Urban (U), Wilderness (W) Cell Service: Full (F), Partial (P), None (N)
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The following are just a few of the trails to be found in this region; see also the Parks listings in the Outdoors section. Although used primarily as walking and hiking trails, they may also be used for other activities, which are identifed by the symbols shown. Most trails are available for use year-round, but in winter may not provide maintenance or parking; use discretion.
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