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From quiet country evenings to fishing, hiking or whale watching, here are some suggestions and contacts to help you make the most of your time at Cajun Cottages.


SPRING,SUMMER,FALL

  • Fishing (trout, salmon and deep sea)
  • Swimming and beachcombing
  • Golf
  • Canoe and Kayaking
  • Hiking
  • Bird watching (many bald eagles, hawks, sea and shore birds)
  • Mountain biking
  • Horseback riding
  • Antique and craft shopping
  • Whale watching

A trip to Cajun Cottages also provides a lovely setting for photographers, astronomers, writers and artists etc.


An early morning fly fishing across the street from the Cottages at 'Big MacDaniel pool'.


Kayaking down the river to the ocean allows for maximum appreciation of the beautiful surroundings


The bright fall foliage attracts visitors from around the world.

CONTACTS:

Fly Fishing Guides

Ed McCarthy (902) 756-2442
Robert Chiasson (902) 224-3232

Horseback Riding

Cheticamp

Golf

Highland Links (902) 285-2691
Bell Bay (902) 295-1333
Le Portage (902) 224-3338
Dundee Resort (800) 565-5660
Cabot Links (855) 652-2268

Hiking (order Trail Maps)

Cape Breton Highlands National Park
(902) 285-2691

Snowmobiles

(902) 248-2316

Art / Craft studios

Studio Map


   

Biking to the lighthouse on Cheticamp Island is beautiful. There is also a nice beach on the island.

Trail rides or lessons at Fox Rock Adventures is fun for both experienced or beginner riders.


Golfers will be happy to know that there are very good courses in the area.
20 minutes away, in the town of Cheticamp, is Le Portage Golf Club. Designed by Robert Moote (the same architect as the famous Dundee Resort) and his son David, it is a beautiful course nestled in at the base of the Highlands National Park.
Bell Bay Golf Club in Baddeck is 25 minutes away and was voted the 'Best new golf course in 1998' by Golf Digest.
45 minutes away on the Bras D'Or Lakes is The Dundee Resort - a very challenging golf course.
Highland Links, a 2 hour drive away in Ingonish, is voted the #1 golf course in Canada.
Cabot Links, Canada’s only authentic links is situated approximately 30 km from the cottages.


Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want more information

 


Box 552 · Margaree Forks · Cape Breton Island · Nova Scotia · B0E 2A0 · Canada