SPECIAL EXPERIENCES… UNIQUELY “MARITIME”
You’re invited to a “Kitchen Party” at the Keltic Lodge Stomp your feet to the fiddle at a unique “kitchen party” at the Keltic Lodge, where Cape Breton music, dancing, food, and culture are celebrated. Such parties have a long tradition on the island, where farmers and fishermen would gather at someone’s home and unwind from a hard day’s work.
See the flowerpot rocks of Hopewell Cape, more than a million years in the making
promontory surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. The setting for your three-night stay is picturesque, remote, dramatic – and wildly beautiful. Dine at your leisure tonight. Meals BLD
Discover the gems of Prince Edward Island Nat’l Park Explore the unique and fragile ecosystem of parabolic dunes, beaches, wetlands and salt marshes, a habitat for over 300 species of birds including the endangered Piping Plover; sample local Atlantic ocean fare – think lobster – at a family-run restaurant.
8. DAILY LIFE ON NOVA SCOTIA Your day begins with an informative wildlife presentation by a naturalist who shares insights about the animals and birds that call Nova Scotia home. The remainder of the day is spent as you please. Join us for an optional afternoon “walkabout” that spotlights the fascinating history and spectacular setting of the lodge. There are a variety of optional activities available at the lodge (some at an additional cost), including links golf, tennis, and whale watching; hike the beach or the nature trail, or perhaps enjoy some time at the spa. Prior to dinner this evening get a good “taste” of what Nova Scotia cuisine is all about at a cooking demonstration, complete with a unique “oyster shucking” demonstration by a local resident. Meals BD
Get Hooked on Nova Scotia’s Rug Making Traditions Scottish and British immigrants are credited with bringing their knowledge of rug making with them when they started a new life in the Canadian Maritimes. Born out of necessity, the rugs were made out of rags from old clothing, discarded wool blankets and burlap feed sacks. They evolved into the works of art you will see during a visit to an Acadian fishing village renowned for its handmade “storytelling” rugs!
9. THE AMAZING CABOT TRAIL Experience breathtaking coastal landscapes on a drive along the Cabot Trail, a spectacular serpentine highway that hugs the tip of the island and is decked out with sweeping turns and jagged cliffs that make it one of the world’s most exciting and scenic drives. The winding road is carved into the side of mountains along unforgettable ocean vistas, ascending to the plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Photo stops in Acadian fishing communities lead the way to a rug hooking museum, a showcase for “talking” rugs that speak volumes about a pioneer art that was grown from seed and quietly discloses the trials and tribulations of the women who braved the wilderness with their families and settled in new frontiers. Enjoy a midday meal in Chéticamp, a fishing community on the Cabot Trail, and the largest Francophone enclave on Cape Breton Island, for a taste of their long-cherished cultural heritage. Back at the Keltic Lodge, more local treats await.
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