Every once in a while, you meet pioneers who make a big difference around Cape Breton.

I really enjoy meeting "adventurers" who fit into that special category and two avid cyclists:

Jacques and Michelline Cote started  a bike club called  Velo Cape Breton (helping cyclists here andfrom around the world explore Cape Breton, have fun and promote good health all in one full swoop).

I went to their annual dinner (described elsewhere) to give them a Cabot Shores  "adventurers award"for their summer activities and for their daring during last year'sValentine's Getaway Weekend (they braved a snowstorm to be in our Bistro and Lodge) and then the next morning carried on their 4 seasons of adventure, by snowshoeing up the wilderness trail to Indian Brook Great Falls...

A cozy fire, a 3 course romantic dinner created and prepared by Chef George Smith, a Saturday night party in the main lodge featuring the Heartwood Slacks Band, truffle tasting and much more….what else could you ask for a romantic getaway in Cape Breton to celebrate Valentines with the one you love!  Click here for more information on our Valentine's Packages!

Looking for the perfect getaway for you and your family this March Break? Grab your family and join us at Cabot Shores where all week we'll be dishing out good food, great company and live music!

6 Days/7 Nights

May 24-30, June 15-21, Sept 12-18, Oct 9-15 2012

(Program 20535RJ)

Go off the beaten path in one of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful coastal regions as you paddle through its unique waterways, hike along scenic trails and meet residents who share the region’s cultural traditions and history. Walk to waterfalls and hidden lakes, and enjoy outdoor adventures such as kayaking, canoeing, and yolo boarding. Spot indigenous wildlife — moose, Bald Eagles and seabirds — during nature explorations with members of the Mi’kmaq community, and enjoy an immersion into Gaelic culture as you take in live music performances… For more information or to register for Culture Adventures in Cape Breton, please visit www.roadscholar.com

A two and half day experiential music  adventure into traditional and blues grass music, featuring some of North Americans best pickers and performers, featuring over 30 performances, selected showcases,  jam band development working toward  showcases, as well as instrument clinics and workshops. Everybody gets to listen, learn and play. One main stage,  three showcase stages. Accommodation and tenting available.

Program is intended for Grandparents & Grandchildren (aged 10-14)

6 Days/7 Nights

July 7th – July 13th 2012

(Program 20536RJ)

Explore the historical, cultural and natural riches of Cape Breton Island. Trek through old moose hunting camps and across creeks to beautiful waterfalls as you scan the trees for eagles’ nests. Learn about the indigenous Mi’kmaq people from elders who describe Mi’kmaq gatherings, trails and hunting practices, and hear stories and legends around the fire and inside a tipi. Cook out over an open fire, explore area waterways by ferry, canoe and kayak and share a dinner of Nova Scotia seafood with a Cape Breton fisherman whose family has five generations of experience in the trade. For more information or to register for Intergenerational Adventures on Cape Breton, please visit www.roadscholar.org.