Attractions
As most of you know Angie grew up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Really rural, yes, but also beautiful! We feel that it is well worth taking some extra time off around the wedding to explore the villages of Cape Breton and the Maritime provinces along your route. In fact, we purposely planned the wedding for the weekend after the long weekend in August to give you an extra push to take a vacation out east. Please find below some attractions available in the area immediately around the wedding site.
Cabot Trail
The majestic Cabot Trail is a relaxing drive along the western half of Cape Breton Island's coastline. The rolling hills and curving roads take approximately 7 hours to drive, but it is worth taking two days to allow for some hiking, antiquing and general sightseeing.
Whale watching
Cheticamp, Nova Scotia
There are many different companies that take tourists out on whale watching expeditions in the small french village of Cheticamp. If you've never been whale watching, this is something you just have to do!
Sea Kayaking
Baddeck
For the adventurous among you, kayaking is a unique way to discover the hidden coastline of Cape Breton Island. The fleet of kayaks at North River Kayak are modern, stable, recreational boats which are easy to handle, allowing the paddler to enjoy the scenery and adventure. Whether you are a first time kayaker or an experienced paddler, the company has tours that will have you feeling safe and comfortable. Both single and double equipped kayaks are available.
The costs for the trips range from $55 for the 1/2 day excursion including a light lunch, to $99 for the full day trip with a cookout lunch, to $249 for an overnight trip to a secluded beach complete with dinner and breakfast as well as the tent and camping equipment.
Alexander Graham Bell Museum
Baddeck, Nova Scotia
The Alexander Graham Bell Museum houses artifacts from this brilliant man's life including his work with deaf people and the subsequent invention of the telephone and his flying research and the famous Silver Dart hovercraft. Although most people consider that he was from Massachusetts, Bell had a summer home in Baddeck, carefully chosen because it was ideal for his flight experiments.
Fortress of Louisbourg
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
Fortress Louisbourg was built to protect France's interests in the new world and to serve as the centre of its massive seasonal fishing industry.Its location near the eastern tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia enabled it to serve not only as the capital of the new colony of Ile Royale but also to act as the first line of defence for France in its 18th century struggle against Great Britain for colonial supremacy in North America.
Halifax International Busker Festival
Halifax
On August 7th, the streets will come alive. For the 22nd year indoor theatres will be emptied and brought to the Halifax Waterfront, across 5 spectacular stages. Over 500 performances will take place between August 7-17th and crowds will be introduced to genuine ‘street theatre.’
Shows will run daily from 12pm until 11pm for 11 straight days at Historic Properties, Chebucto Landing, Queens Wharf, Maritime Museum and Sackville Landing.
