You can spend the day at the shore swimming, soaking up the sun, or relaxing in a beach chair with your toes in the water while the kids splash about. Why not head over to the Little River wharf and purchase fresh from-the-ocean lobster (in season) to cook up for dinner? Then after supper, end of the day by a crackling fire, sipping a beverage, or maybe strumming a tune. Minimal lighting throughout the camping area will provide amazing views of the night sky so you can lay back and wish upon a shooting star as you make memories with your family and friends, old and new.
There is no better way to end your day’s travel than to sit with your favorite beverage and relax on their large patio while and treat yourself to a wonderful meal while you enjoy the breathtak- ing views. Before or after dinner take a stroll along the pathways on the property and expe- rience the sights and sounds of the mountains and ocean while getting a glance at some local wildlife in the area. Just a stone’s throw up the road in Little River is the Avoca Birches Campground. If you are the outdoor type and love camping, whether it be in a tent, trailer or RV this is the perfect place for you. With spacious and private sites offering the best, the outdoors has to offer. The property consists of 60 acres, which is split in half by the famous Cabot Trail. The shoreside, where the campground sits, has 800’ of ocean frontage and borders the Little River with river sites available. So, you can let the sounds of the ocean waves and flowing river wash your cares away.
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Offering a unique blend of both fresh and salt water, subtle tides, sheltered coves, and secluded beaches make the Bras d’Or Lake ideal for boating, sailing, kayaking, and canoeing. Local tour operators, charters, and launch sites throughout the area allow visitors to experience the Bras d’Or Lake firsthand. On the water view grey seals, bald eagles and Atlantic Puffin. The Bras d’Or Lake is one of the few places outside of Newfound- land where you can find the Atlantic Puffin on the Bird Islands, just off Cape Dauphin. The islands are uninhabited and have 20 metre (65+ feet) tall cliffs and ledges, with small amounts of veg- etation, which are the ideal roosting spots for puffins and other many other seabirds.
The diversity of the area doesn’t stop at the waters’ edge. The extensive watershed is home to Mi’kmaw First Nations and descendants from early French, Scottish, and English settlers that live in harmony with nature and work to promote a healthy environment, economy, and culture. Whether you charter a sailboat in St. Peter’s, paddle the inlets of Baddeck Bay or hike to Uisge Ban Falls, res- idents and locals alike embrace and protect the beauty of this tranquil area located in the heart of Cape Breton. On land, there are several trails with sweeping views of the Bras d’Or Lake and surrounding hills, and hikes through gorges to towering waterfalls offer an amazing experience or you can hit the links at a local golf course or the slopes at the local ski hill for some of the best views.
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VOL 23 ISSUE 2 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • VOL 23 ISSUE 2
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