Cabot trail conference march 26, 2015

Parks Canada in Cape Breton

From the magic of living history to the place where the mountains meet the sea.

Map •  Cape Breton Highlands National Parks •  Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site •  Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site •  Marconi National Historic Site •  St. Peters Canal National Historic Site •  Canso Islands National Historic Site

•  CBH: Over 212,000 visitors (first-time visitor at 79%) •  AGB: Over 64,000 visitors (first-time visitor at 77%) •  FOL: Over 73,000 visitors (first-time visitor at 85%)

•  From Canada (ON, NS, QC), USA, Germany

•  More adult/senior visitor base –  Gentle Explorers and Authentic Experiencers

•  Targeting young families and young adults in 2015

Our visitors in 2014

May 16 to October 18, 2015

Take in the stunning coastal scenery and meandering

hiking trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Equipped Camping No tent? No problem! Hassle-free camping

Connecting with visitors •  Parks Canada interpretation

staff personally connected

with over 26,000 visitors

•  Roadside roves

•  Daily guided hikes

•  Paid evening programs

Skyline Interpretation Station 8867 contacts made – average of 134 participants daily

Seeing in the Dark The adventure doesn't end at dusk

2015 – What’s New?

Red Chair Challenge Breathtaking locations across the island

oTENTik Settle into outdoorsy comfort

New festival - Roots to Boots June 11-14, 2015

New hands-on experience Hike a trail. Plant a tree. Save a forest!

Hike a trail. Plant a tree. Save a forest! Glasgow Lakes Extension New Trail

Explore the life and work of the great inventor at

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

White Glove Tour A behind-the-scenes tour of the Bell collection

Travel back in time at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, an 18th century French fortress

complete with citizens, soldiers, and even chocolate and rum!

Have a blast Add an explosive element to your visit with cannoneer training

Old Town Trail 2.25 km (1.4 mile) along the shore of Louisbourg Harbour

18th Century Camping A brand-new old-fashioned camping experience

Mouthwatering Moments

•  Period restaurants •  King’s Bakery •  Healing Gardener Tour •  Chocolate Treats

workshop •  Cooking demonstrations •  Wine Tasting

...and RUM

Louisbourg Rum Experience Worth Protecting! Learn how the sugar trade sweetened 18th century life

Merci.