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    • Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia

      Lone Shieling Trail

      5.0
      0.39 mi / 89 ft gain
      Where else but the Lone Shieling Trail can you see 350 year old sugar maple trees! This area has is one of the largest old growth hardwood forests in the Maritimes. One of the most protected areas of the park, access is restricted to this short loop trail. You can find a replica of a Scottish cr...
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    • Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia

      Benjies Lake Trail

      5.0
      1.79 mi / 52 ft gain
      Head out on Benjies Lake Trail early and you can have the whole place to yourself. So worth the short hike because at the end, you’re rewarded with a serene lake. We had the place all to ourselves! It was heaven!  Moose have been known to frequent here, but unfortunately on our trip, we did not ...
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    • Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia

      Skyline Trail

      4.6
      4.74 mi / 679 ft gain
      About 1,330 feet atop the French Mountain along Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail lies the Skyline Trail, a secluded and serene hiking trail which will lead you to jaw-dropping views of both the Cabot Trail itself as well as the Gulf of St. Lawrence. What begins as a seemingly benign, well-manicured trai...
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    • Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia

      Camping at Meat Cove

      Some friends and I recently rode our motorcycles up to Cape Breton where our final destination was Meat Cove. It's the northern most point accessible by motor vehicle. In the morning we hiked to a scenic cliff side and were welcomed warmly by friendly staff. We spent the day at the private beach ...
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    • Victoria, Subd. A, Nova Scotia

      Franey Mountain Loop

      4.5
      4.23 mi / 1175 ft gain
      If you find yourself driving the Cabot Trail around Cape Breton, you can't miss out on the hike up to Franey Mountain.  From the Cabot Trail, you will find the trailhead for Franey Mountain just north of the Clyburn River.  Take a turn off onto Franey Road and follow it for about 1km to the parki...
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    • Neils Harbour, Nova Scotia

      Black Brooke Beach

      On the Cabot trail there are many beautiful spots. This beach offers less people than some of the larger beaches. It also has a little waterfall to explore!! To get here just turn off the Cabot Trail and park your car down by the beach, then you're good to go. 
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    • Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia

      Middle Head Trail

      2.85 mi / 292 ft gain
      Open from mid-May until mid-October. A park pass is required for hiking or use of other services in the park. Check in at the Parks Canada Visitor Centres in Chéticamp (16 Visitor Centre Rd., situated on the west side of the park) or in Ingonish (37637 Cabot Trail, on the east side of the park) t...
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    • Englishtown, Nova Scotia

      Zzzz Moosehouse

      5.0
      Beautiful set of cabins, designed and built by the owner, Ton. Originally from the Netherlands, super nice and happy to share local hikes and adventures. Cabins are affordable and come with your own “comfort station”: a separate building, with your own toilet, sink, and shower. Book your cabin h...
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    Camping and Lodging in Pleasant Bay

    North Sydney / Cabot Trail KOA
    46.2420766523,-60.496301651, Canada

    North Sydney / Cabot Trail KOA