CBRM’s Winterfest runs from February 10 – March 20
Winter is a fabulous time of year for outdoor physical activity. This year, we have lots of snow to play in and plenty of opportunities to get outside and play....
Hike Cape Breton: Gooseberry Cove
January 2nd was beautiful in CBRM. It was the perfect day for a hike with family and friends and that is just what I did. Bailey, Marcie and I went on a short hike...
Winter arrives bringing lots of opportunities for outdoor activity
Winter is a fabulous time of year to get outside and be active. In Cape Breton, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor winter fun. With snow, you can engage...
Hike Cape Breton – Schooner Pond – Two Adventures in One
A couple of weekends ago, we had a wonderful fall day. The forecast was calling for rain all day but it turned out to be a fine sunny October day with the temperature...
Hike Cape Breton – Ben Eoin Provincial Park
(View of Bras Do'r Lakes from Ben Eion) On Thanksgiving Monday, Bailey and I went for a hike with my friend Mike McPhee and his 7 year old son, Calum. We went...
Hike Cape Breton – Uisge Ban Falls: More than just a Waterfall
Fall is the best time for hiking in Cape Breton. This fall I will be visiting many of our wonderful hiking trails with my family and writing about them for WGO....
Cape Breton Beach Bum Adventures: Big Glace Bay Beach
(Big Glace Bay Beach, a joy any time of year, sporting the long shadows of Autumn - photo: Wayne McKay) Big Glace Bay Beach occupies a very special place in my heart....
Cape Breton Beach Bum Adventures: Pondville Beach, Isle Madame
(Pondville Beach, Isle Madame - photo: Wayne McKay) Sometimes, we go to the beach and it isn’t the best day for swimming. There can be numerous reasons for this....
Cape Breton Beach Bum Adventures: Morrison Beach
Bunny poses for Bailey's enjoyment It’s a long drive from Sydney to Morrison Beach in Framboise but it is definitely worth it. When Marcie, Bailey and I stepped...
Cape Breton Beach Bum Adventures: Ingonish Beach “Beach Buffet”
Marcie, Bailey and I were invited up to Ingonish Beach by Jim Melvin. Jim works at the Ardan Rum, the restaurant at the Keltic Lodge. In his invite, he told me...
