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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.