- Join for free
- Sign In
Helpfulness
When my sister and I were hiking in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, part of the Cabot Trail, there was a lot of moose poop (or scat, a word that I heard for the first time on the hike) everywhere. In and of itself, this isn't such a big deal. It might put you off chocolate moose droppings for a while and scatologists do suggest not picking the scat up with your bare hands to examine it because of deadly parasites.
The concern is that this is a representation of the 4000 moose that inhabit the park. When you drive you have to be continuously on the lookout for moose. Moose are very unpredictable, they cross the road randomly, and where there are moose crossing signs, there are even more of them. They are most active at dusk and at night. On my last drive, in a span of half an hour, there was one on the road ahead of us and 3 others on the shoulder of the road. They scattered when they saw us, but sometimes they charge the car when spooked, so don't challenge them.
Written Jul 29, 2007
Helpfulness
You'll see signs displayed in the Cape Breton Highlands warning about moose crossings . There are quite a few moose in this area so take care when driving especially at night. They are huge animals and it could cause seriuos injuries if you collide with one.
Written Oct 17, 2006
When it rains in Cape Breton Island. It REALLY rains. There are no words to describe how hard it rains. - well, I suppose 'deluge' is one! ha ha ha! - I did have with me a very good waterproof tent. Thanks to my very good boyscout best friend! And I encourage you to have one too.
Written Aug 28, 2005
Helpfulness
It is important to know that accommodations must be booked early in and around the Ingonish area! This is not only a destination for tourists but it also where many residents of Cape Breton spend their summer vacations. Some of the rooms are booked years in advance for certain weekends by returning guests.
Written Oct 21, 2004
Helpfulness
The waters off the coast of Cape Breton are a frigid affair at best. I do not think swimming is a popular activity for non-locals. I gave it the old college try as I was hot as hell after toting my camping gear down to Fishing Cove. It cooled me off pronto but I didn't need a shower after that.
Written Nov 25, 2003
The tar ponds are North America's largest toxic waste site. Basically, the Sydney Steel Plant used to let it's slag dump out into nearby creeks. If you are visiting Sydney, there really isn't anything to worry about. In fact, you can even take a tour of the area if you want to. As long as you don't decide to go swimming in the tar or bottle some to take home, you're fine. Actually, you can't even get close enough to do this. No worries so long as you head the "No Tresspassing" signs.
Written Aug 23, 2003
Phone: (902) 561-5612
Website: http://www.gov.ns.ca/stpa/
Helpfulness
Easy to take for granted when you go up, it's when you go down that the trouble starts.
When driving in mountanous terrain, you go up, down, up again, down again. It eventualy evens out. Going down a 8-10% steep slope for a mile is tough for the breaks. Imagine 10 miles.
I lost my breaks completly, compression wasn't doing much for me because it was a diesel engine, parking break works just so well. We rammed into a road halt like savages and skid to a stop.
Pretty bad odor coming from the breaks I tell you. So many stops and enjoy the view.
Written Jul 21, 2003
Helpfulness
This gives you an idea of what you have to do to get down to Fishing Cove and why it is a great place to escape the masses while visiting the National Park.
Written Nov 25, 2003
Helpfulness
The largest industrial waste site in North America, leftover from the dead steel industry. Only about 3 km from the waterfront of Sydney.
Written Sep 21, 2002
1 - 9 of 9
Reviews and photos of Cape Breton Island attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Cape Breton Island sightseeing.
The largest industrial waste site in North America, leftover from the dead steel industry. Only about 3 km from the waterfront of Sydney.
18 members live in Cape Breton Island
Q: We are coming by train and are travelling with 4 kids. We can't bike the Cabot Trail and don't want to rent a car. Our plan is...
A: You are going to have a problem. I think you will have to use the local bus service. Acadian bus lines, travels all around nova scotia. I don't think there is a...
Read 4 Replies
1
"Ciad Mile Failte" Welcome to Cape Breton
Although I wasn't born here, my Cape Breton roots go back several generations. Regardless of where in the world my parents lived, they made a point of taking us "home" to Cape Breton every second...
2
MooseSpotting in Cape Breton Highlands
On a clear day, one can imagine an idyllic existence for the Micmac native Americans that once claimed sole domain of the rugged and beautiful island Cape Breton, at the tip of Nova Scotia. Yet in...
3
A small place with a huge heart
When in Cape Breton the ocean is never far away . As a child I fell asleep comforted by the fog horn...to me its forlorn wail meant home and safety!
4
Cape Breton Island is a little piece of heaven at the end of Nova Scotia. There are two ways on and off, one via the Canso Causeway (but they don't charge you toll anymore) and the other via the ferry...
5
Cape Breton Island has amazing landscapes and its strong cultural roots combine to create a wonderful experience. Located off the eastern coast of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton is bordered by the Atlantic...
Build your own Cape Breton Island page
