Eagle and Hiker
Piping Plover & Sanderling
Credit: Arts North
Credit: Arts North (www.arts-north.com)
Half day guided coastal bicycle tour.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided introductory off road bicycle tour, gentle terrain.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided introductory off road bicycle tour.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided off-road bicycle trip combined with coastal hike.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided off-road bicycle tour.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Early evening, late July, at the Top of the Island.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
The Highlands in early October. Shot on a guided full day hiking tour.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Cliffside coves shelter beaches composed of sand and cobbles.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Blue Flag Irises love windblown coastal pastures. Shot on a guided full day hiking tour.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Bulebells on one of the "hidden" beaches at the Top of the Island.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Whether it's on the coast or in the mountains, hikers will find juicy treats (and occasional bears enjoying them).Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Sunset going down.Credit: Picture taken by Debbie Burton
One of the many sunsets.Credit: Picture taken by Debbie Burton
Side view of the Motel.Credit: Picture taken by Debbie Burton
Perched at the top of the world.Credit: picture taken by Debbie Burton
View of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.Credit: Picture taken by Debbie Burton
You can picnic and have a bonfire.Credit: picture taken by Debbie Burton
Walking trails and view.Credit: Picture taken by Debbie Burton
Nestled at the peak of Cape Breton you will find Burton`s Sunset Oasis Motel.Natural beauty of the mountains and water where you can sit, relax and enjoy..jpgCredit: Debbie Burton
The view from our front step.Credit: Debbie Burton
We can see whales playing in the ocean from our Motel.Credit: Debbie Burton
It is walking distance also from Motel.Credit: Picture taken by Debbie Burton
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Foxberries photographed on a guided hike.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Nova Scotia's most northernly lighthouse. Shot during guided all day hike.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Spectacular mountain and ocean views at the Top of the IslandCredit: A. Gwynn, Hideaway Campground (campingcapebreton.com)
Mountains-Meeting-The-Sea beauty, regardless of the weather.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Regardless of the season, there's beauty at the northern tip of Cape Breton.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
The tranquil beauty of a few of the many coves at the Top of the Island.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
One more member of the Parade of Wildflowers that greets guided hikers at the Top of the Island. Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
One of the long sand beaches found at the Top of the Island.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Whale tours are walking distance from Motel.Credit: Debbie Burton
Highlands Links #5 tee, par 3.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Highlands Links #3, par 3.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Highlands Links #4 green, par 4 dogleg to elevated green.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Credit: Le Portage Golf Course
Moose are common on the fairways of Highlands Links, but the eagles usually keep them away.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Full day custom-designed coastal hike.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
All day guided wilderness trek on game trails to spectacular conclusion.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided series of short hikes in autumn on gentle terrain at the foot of the mountains.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Dogs welcome on Sea Spray's hikes, since they're almost always outside the National Park.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided all day hike to remote coastal meadows.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Moose: They're always a part of our hikes...and our lives.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Regardless of the weather, Cape Breton's reknowned beauty awaits those who seek it.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Immersed in Cape Breton's northern beauty, two bike-hikers enjoy their guided all-day bike-hike.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided hike into the interior of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, photographing moose.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided half day "Hike to the Blueberries". Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Half day guided mountain hike to "...impossible beauty...".Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided half day "Hike to the Blueberries".Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided wilderness hike on level terrain to mountain/ocean vista.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Rest stop during guided introductory tour Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Guided Introductory Kayak Tour, early October. Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
On-beach instruction prior to start of introductory tourCredit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Paddling with the eagles during introductory kayak tourCredit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Ocean paddling along mountains and beaches Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Ocean paddling along cliffs and rocks Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Rest stop during introductory island to island tourCredit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Cove stop during introductory half day tour Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Ocean paddling at the base of monumental cliffsCredit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Credit: Eagle North
Introductory Half Day tour with the eaglesCredit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
The beaches of Aspy Bay are warm and invitingCredit: Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market (campingcapebreton.com)
Available at Hideaway Campground (campingcapebreton.com)Credit: Nova Scotia Dept of Agriculture & Fisheries
Spectacular Sun Rise over ocean at the Top Of the IslandCredit: South Harbour Hideaway Summer Home (campingcapebreton.com)
Credit: Bay St.Lawrence Community Centre (www.baystlawrence.org)
Coastal Kayaking, kayaking in one of the many estuaries and rugged coast line.Credit: Eagle North
Towards John Cabot's landing on North Harbour beach.Credit: Keith Capstick (www.gilliegetaway.com)
Relaxing at the end of the dayCredit: Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market (campingcapebreton.com)
The magestic Bald Eagle nesting at The top of the IslandCredit: South Harbour Hideaway Summer Home (campingcapebreton.com)
Early spring on North Harbour beach.Credit: Keith Capstick (www.gilliegetaway.com)
After spring breakup...harbour in northern Cape Breton.
One of many beaches proctected by The Depatment of Natural Resouces Beaches in Northern Cape Breton Credit: Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market (campingcapebreton.com)
Credit: Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market (www.campingcapebreton.com)
Juvenile oysters floating on oyster farm in Northern Cape BretonCredit: Aspy Bay Oysters (campingcapebreton.com)
Where the Mountains meets the SeaCredit: Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market (campingcapebreton.com)
Just off the coast of Northern Cape Breton.Credit: Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market (www.campingcapebreton.com)
Early spring walk to North Harbour channel.Credit: Keith Capstick (www.gilliegetaway.com)
One of several estuaries opening into Atlantic Ocean at The Top of the IslandCredit: Hideaway Campground & Oyster Market (campingcapebreton.com)
Credit: Inlet Bed and Breakfast
Early spring stroll along North Harbour Beach.Credit: Keith Capstick (www.gilliegetaway.com)
Local Bag Piper, one of many fine musicians to be found in Northern Cape Breton.Credit: Stephanie Fitzgerald
Entertainers gathering at Hideaway Campground (campingcapebreton.com)Credit: Bert Gildart
Credit: Bat St.Lawrence Community Centre
A modern-day Mary Fricker (Kerianne Dowling) hustles lobster traps stolen from Neil's Harbour fishermen to tourists as her less-than-enthusiastic partners in crime Hughie MacDonald (Garry MacDonald) and Joanie (Annie Walsh) await the outcome of the negotiation during a performance of "The Spirit of Aspy Bay" currently running at the United Church in Cape North.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Young Mary MacDonald (Ashley Padelt-Robinson) reacts as young Murdoch Dan MacDonald (Dan Murray) confronts her over her insistance on using English to instruct Gaelic-speaking Cape North youngsters in a scene from "The Spirit of Aspy Bay" currently running at the United Church in Cape North.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Murdoch Dan MacDonald (Rob Costelo) challenges young Hughie MacDonald (Garry MacDonald ) to explain some of his techniques for meeting young women during the opening scenes of "The Spirit of Aspy Bay" currently running at the United Church in Cape North.Credit: Property of Sea Spray Outdoor Adventures. Unauthorized use prohibited.
Due to poor roads, travel to and from Northern Cape Breton was usually conducted by sea. From 1910 - 1964 the The Aspy, Aspy 2, and Aspy 3 served the northern ports, providing a vital twice weekly connection to the outside world. However, this service was seasonal as winter storms and spring drift ice prevented sea travel.Credit: North Highlands Museum
Abundant marine life brought the earliest seasonal visitors to the North Highlands in the 1500s and before. The early pioneers were, and their ancestors to this day are, sustained by the sea. Harvesting methods inevitably change and our exhibit illustrates how it used to be.Credit: North Highlands Museum
Acquiring materials and building homes, wharves, and the many other structures essential to pioneer life was hard, but craftsmanship was important and the work a labour of love. Our collection of early tools gives a glimpse how a good home was built.Credit: North Highlands Museum
In November, 1761 one of the most famous shipwrecks in Canadian history occurred in Aspy Bay. Though unarmed, L'Auguste carried many cannonballs
