Cape north aspy bay sugarloaf sunrise big intervale white point smelt brook new haven neils harbour ingonish ingonish centre. The 300 kilometre loop around nova scotias cape breton shows off some of the east coasts best landscapes, while highlighting the history of the areas scottish roots. Glace bay is a community of 19,000 people on cape breton island, on the coast east of sydney. The best aspy bay hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee. The owners left an open space towards the back to create a meadow thereby allowing the campers to observe the unique geologic features formed millions of years ago that made the area around aspy bay look what it is today. As nature reclaims land once used for farming and logging, a regenerated forest begins to blend in with the old growth. North highlands elementary school, aspy bay, 63 bay st. These pool maps are from atlantic salmon rivers of cape. This page provides a complete overview of cape breton, nova scotia, canada region maps. Aspy hike the highlands festival cabot trailcape breton. As a result, an offshore volcanic island arc system was sandwiched between the promontory and avalon zone, now classified as the aspy terrane, which underlies most of the cape breton highlands. Points of interest things you can do and see in our area. As well as promoting the beauty of northern cape breton the goal of this site is to encourage give travels the information they need to plan their vacation in the area. Nova scotia power incorporated hydro asset study pdf.
Book now your hotel in aspy bay and pay later with expedia. Traveling on the alternate scenic route on the cabot trail in cape breton, nova scotia you will find many viewpoints where you can look out over the picturesque coastline. Principal features along the bays coast are the wilkie sugar loaf hill and the aspy fault communities along the bay include smelt brook, white point, south harbour, and dingwall. Search for hotels in aspy bay with by checking our online map. Cc map 2017 web 1119 october 2019, cape breton island. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Communities along the bay include smelt brook, white point, south harbour, and dingwall. The trail is primarily used for road biking and scenic driving. Download a printable version of the 2019 visitor guide pdf, 18. This site is dedicated to promoting the beauty of northern cape breton island through photos. Cape breton island was a separate colony until 1820 when it was merged into nova scotia against its will. It is the only place in north america where gaelic is still spoken, a legacy of the large immigration about 50,000 from the highlands of scotland in the first half of the 19th century. Map of cape breton island hotels and attractions on a. Born in cape breton, alex dunphy has lived on south harbour, 3km south of cape north, his entire life.
We aim to make your cape breton hiking experience more thorough. The cape breton highlands commonly called the highlands, refer to a highland or. Callum maccrimmon shares his experience on his 3rd celtic colours festival in cape breton. From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of cape breton island. Had a great day in northern cape breton with a few cousins. Margaret village big intervale cape north sunrise black point polletts cove aspy fault wilderness area cape breton highlands national park cabots landing provincial park north. The aspy fault, cabot trail, cape breton, nova scotia pin. Aspy trail aspy trailhead cape breton centre for craft and design big pond baile nan gaidheal highland village oct 19 2 pm along the shores of. Maps and brochures cape breton highlands national park.
I want to thank, as well, richard mackinnon, instructor in folklore at university college of cape breton, for help in focusing on the subject of this thesis. Bay of fundy, northumberland strait and the gulf of st. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all aspy bay hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. Aspy a ten day fall hiking festival along the cabot trail, cape breton this old trail starts at beulach ban falls and follows along the aspy valley offering spectacular views of. Baddeck baddeck is a pleasant little village of 800 people on the shore of bras dor lake in cape breton island, nova scotia. Aspy trail cape breton highlands national park tourism nova. The spectacular northwestern inverness county coast. Participating schools education and early childhood development. As a result, an offshore volcanic island arc system was sandwiched between the promontory and avalon zone, now classified as the aspy terrane, which underlies most of the cape breton. Map of cape breton island hotels and attractions on a cape. Lawrence on the north and west, and bras dor lake to the south. Cape breton island found itself at the apex of the st. Photo gallery pictures of us, beautiful scenery, and wildlife around south harbour.
They are all from the aspy bay region of cape breton island. Aspy hiking trail, cape breton highlands national park. These pool maps are from atlantic salmon rivers of cape breton island by james t. Jack pine and coastal loop nova scotia, canada alltrails. Oyster market aspy bay oyster pictures, how to shuck an oyster and oyster recipes. Baddeck map cape breton island, nova scotia mapcarta. Map of the cabot trail, cape breton nova scitia, cape breton. The name aspy is basque origin, after aspe peak in the pyrenees or the monastery of santa maria. Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. Its a popular spot for boating in the summer and its central location makes it convenient as a base for exploring the island. Nova scotia field guide earth and environmental sciences. National park lac freshwater lake cape breton highlands. Meat cove meat cove community website information meat cove campground campground meat cove lodge accommidations.
This trail meanders along the aspy fault, through an acadian and mixed forest. Margaret village south harbour dingwall cape north aspy bay sugarloaf sunrise big intervale white point smelt brook new haven neils harbour ingonish ingonish centre ingonish beach ingonish ingonish ferry keltic lodge parc national des hautesterresducapbreton. Map distance around the cabot trail, cape breton island, nova scotia. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from june until october. The setting on top of a hill provides sweeping views of aspy bay and the atlantic ocean beyond. A spy bay north bridge pool cape no scotties pool road end pool double pool cape breton highlands national park general map of the north aspy river. Aspy bay red river new haven meat cove sugar loaf cape north white point smelt brook pleasant bay south harbour neils harbour bay road valley bay st. North sydney is a community of 5,700 people on the eastern shore of cape breton island on the north shore of sydney. Business listings follow your heart and bring home a memory that will last a lifetime. Cape breton highlands national park polletts cove aspy fault wilderness area french river wilderness area.
It has a considerable amount of detail, showing back roads and some geographic features. Elevations average 350 metres at the edges of the plateau. A n n s b a y bay of rocks cove north harbour south harbour neils harbour polletts cove big glace bay black bk. The function of narrative obituary verse in northern cape. This page shows the location of cape breton island, nova scotia, canada on a detailed road map. Cape bretoncanso maps corner elections canada online. The scenic coastline of aspy bay along the alternate scenic route of the cabot trail in cape breton, nova scotia. From simple outline map graphics to detailed map of cape breton. Aspy bay askilton ashfield tracadie maryvale marydale lakevale avondale west alba south bar seal cove sandfield riverside.
Beulach ban falls and aspy trail nova scotia, canada. Nova scotia field trip participants at cape breton highlands national park. Page 4 the aspy at breton cove issue cape bretons. Aspy bay sugarloaf sunrise big intervale white point smelt brook new haven neils harbour ingonish ingonish centre. Manuscript report number transportation in northern. Michael taft, folklorist, for considerable help in organizing the ideas. For this essay, i highly recommend the parks canada map of cape breton highlands national park, which is available as a pdf file for free download here this is the same map as appears in the cape breton highlands national park of canada park guide and map that one obtains on paying the entry fee at the visitors centre at either. Maps, pics and information for the hiking trails of cape breton, nova scotia. Aspy trail in cape breton highlands national park cape. Aspy bay west bay mira bay port hood s o u t h a r m broad cove nyanza bay wreck cove broad cove north cove morien bay forchu bay pigeon cove denys basin browns cove spanish bay gabarus bay s t. With a growing demand for high quality product, the dunphys trademarked the name aspy bay oyster. Map of the cabot trail, cape breton nova scitia, cape. Aspy a ten day fall hiking festival along the cabot trail, cape breton this old trail starts at beulach ban falls and follows along the aspy valley offering spectacular views of the aspy river below and the flora and fauna. Designated snow vehicle and connecting sans trails nova.
Cape breton highlands national park is the second largest national park in atlantic canada and the largest in the maritime provinces. Considered an extension of the appalachian mountain chain, the highlands comprise the northern portions of inverness and victoria counties the highlands are surrounded by water with the atlantic ocean on the east, the cabot strait to the north and east, the gulf of st. Filter by region search by region all regions bras dor lake cabot trail canadas musical coast cape breton highlands national park cape bretons south coast louisbourg area sydney and area marconi trail. Festival index albert bridge oct 16 2 pm6 pm doors open for churches union presbyterian church arichat oct 12 10 am1 pm isle mad am e public market the lenoir forge museum oct 14 9 am12 pm, oct 15 16 1 pm4 pm blacksmithing workshop. The magnificent red oak and the hoots of the barred owl or great horned owl will appeal to the true nature enthusiast.
With dramatic, rocky coastlines, waterfalls, vibrant bays and beaches galore, its easy to see why the cabot trail is considered one of the worlds best road trips. West bay road fall fair cb island cape breton island. Aspy bay is a bay of the atlantic ocean near the northern tip of cape breton island, nova scotia. Hiked tenerife peak, ziplined, and spent a few hours at south harbour beach. The aspy at breton cove waiting for the aspy at breton cove. Cabot trail cape breton island 2020 all you need to.
Les symboles ombres indiquent les installations et les services offerts a lexterieur du parc national des hautesterresducapbreton. Principal features along the bays coast are the wilkie sugar loaf hill and the aspy fault. Nova scotia is 580 kms long and surrounded by four bodies of water the atlantic ocean, bay of fundy, northumberland strait and the gulf of st. Reinterpretation of the geology of the cape breton highlands using.
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