Our Backyard - Your 4 season playground to enjoy

The view.

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Summer vacation  Fun

Fresh lobsters right off the fishing boat...yummmy

We will even show you how to cook them. When in season ( we only like to cook fresh lobster) ask us to pick up the lobsters for you, We will let you know the price of lobster closer to the season.

Hiking Trails

If you want to do some hiking there is not enough time to do all the hikes so let us know what your competencies are and we will pin out some jawdropping hikes for you on your cell phone or map

Your Day Planner

Can't figure out what to do, then let us help you plan your days activities with our Day Planner, we can help you select the hikes, then the beaches and where to eat.

Hike Nova Scotia

Here is another excellent resource Hike Nova Scotia

Empowering Midlife Women to Explore the Backcountry with Confidence!

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Led by award-winning fitness and wellness expert, backpacking adventurer, and hiking advocate Deborah Peddle-Hann, Healthy Hiking is all about inspiring midlife women to rediscover the joy of the outdoors - whether it’s on local trails, in remote backcountry, or through multi-day backpacking adventures. Here is more info for you

Beaches

We have so many world class beaches with 15 minutes from the church, if your lucky Bricin may fire up the Crib Bomb and take you to the beach for an evening lobster feast.

Cool off at our local swimming hole

Autumn and the Celtic Colours

Mountain Biking

South Ridge Wilderness Trails (SRWT)

Tommy has set these hills up for mountain biking, there are plenty of technical runs for you to enjoy.check out his Face Book page for more information

Winter Snowshoeing

Cape Breton - Cabot Trail - Hostel  Staycations

Book your Staycation now

Now you have no excuse not to visit Highlands national park. Highlands Hostel is open 12 months of the year, so Spring Break, summer and don't forget Autumn with the fantastic Celtic colours or Christmas come enjoy the season with us. Hiking in the summer, cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter or just a vacation .

Cape Breton Highlands National Park's hiking trails range from easy strolls to challenging climbs with panoramic views of canyons, highlands and seacoasts. The trails provide a chance to intimately explore the complex habitat of northern Cape Breton Island. Nature doesn't end at the park's boundaries. Many surrounding areas boast equally breathtaking trails.

All these trails are right on our hostels back and front door step.

Hiking Trails outside the national park

Remember that you are hiking in a protected wilderness environment.

• Do not approach, disturb or feed wild animals.
• Hike with friends and a solid walking stick.
• If you choose to walk alone, tell somebody where you are going.
• Pack in, pack out. Littering attracts wildlife and puts you and the animals at risk.
• Stay on boardwalks to protect fragile vegetation.
• Mountain bikes are permitted only where indicated, for public safety and protection of the environment.
• Dress appropriately. Weather may change rapidly on the plateau and along the coast.
• Bring water, especially for longer trails, climbs and open barrens.
• Bring insect repellant. Black flies and mosquitoes are common all summer.