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North Sydney / Cabot Trail KOA
- 3779 New Harris Road
- New Harris, NS B1X 1T1
- Canada
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Located on south side of Trans-Canada Highway 105, west side of Seal Island Bridge, at the base of Kelly's Mountain. 35 km (22 miles) east of Baddeck, 29 km (18 miles) west of North Sydney.
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Set out on one of North America's most memorable scenic drives just minutes from this KOA.
Set out on one of North America's most memorable scenic drives just minutes from this KOA. The 185-mile-long Cabot Trail traces the northern perimeter of Cape Breton Island, hugging the shore along headlands, beaches, coves and picturesque fishing villages. Watch for whales from one of many dramatic vista points. Enjoy local seafood and other fare along the way, including indigenous cuisine at the Acadian Museum in Cheticamp. Circle back to this campground in a prime location, with terraced campsites overlooking the Bras d'Or inland sea. Diversions include a swimming beach, a rec hall, a wonderful K-9 park, a speckled trout pond, a boat launch, and mini golf. Several golf courses are nearby; the ferry to Newfoundland is only 15 minutes away.
Campground Activities
Horse Back Riding (Beginner)
Various Whale Watching Tours
Bird Watching
World Class Golfing
Deep Sea Fishing
Mini Golf
Kayaking
Hiking Trails
Museums
Salt Water Fishing (No License Required)
5 Minutes to Cabot Trail
And Much More!
Local Attractions
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Cape Breton Island, is where Alexander Graham Bell, mostly famed as the inventor of the telephone chose to build his Canadian residence. This complex, with its three exhibit halls, contains the largest collection of Bell's artifacts and inventions, including replicas of the first telephones and a full scale model of the HD-4 hydrofoil craft. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic site online for more information.
The Bell Institute
The Bell Institute is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alexander Graham Bell and his work. Continued study of Dr. Bell's work and development of new applied research projects are motivated by a desire to continue his high standard of principle, his practical spirit and his social conscience.
Highland Village
Welcome to the Highland Village, a living historic museum and cultural center that celebrates the Gaelic experience in Nova Scotia. On a 43 acre hillside overlooking Bras d' Or Lakes, Nova Scotia's rich Scottish Gaelic culture comes alive with costumed staff, farm animals, period buildings and artifacts.
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park is the crown jewel of the Canadian Park Service and the largest historical reconstruction in Canada. The Fortress offers a unique window into our past and our 18th century colonial history.
The Little River Fisheries & Heritage Museum
The Little River Fisheries & Heritage Museum is located in Englishtown and features articles and pictures that depict the fishing industry and the early life in the small communities along the North Shore. There is also a shell display that children find interesting because they can touch and examine them. For more information, call (902) 929-2745.
The Wireless Hall of Fame
In 1902, the first official wireless message was sent from this site across the Atlantic Ocean to England. Visitors can see the Wireless Hall of Fame and walk the interpretive trail to the original transmission station.
Whale Interpretive Centre
The Whale Interpretive Centre offers a unique experience, opening a window on the world of the whale. See Hook, a life size model of a Pilot Whale, exhibits, interactive media, saltwater tank, and book/giftshop. Visit the Whale Interpretive Centre online for more information.
Sydney Coalfield
The Sydney Coalfield hosts the largest coal resource in eastern Canada and in recent decades has been the centre of coal mining in Nova Scotia. Most of the province's electricity is generated from the coal mined there.
The Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre
The Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre is dedicated to learning and reviving the Mi'kmaq culture in the First Nation community of Wagmatcook and beyond. It offers an excursion through time. Mi'kmaq guides interpret their culture and traditions, and give a glimpse into the lives of their people, through the tales of the centuries.
The Gaelic College
The Gaelic College was founded in 1938 by Rev. A.W.R. MacKenzie as a school devoted to the study and preservation of the Gaelic language and Celtic arts and culture. Situated in the heart of the earliest Scottish settlement in Cape Breton, the College began as a school of Gaelic language in a small log cabin overlooking St. Ann's Bay. From its humble beginnings, this unique institution has expanded and gained an international reputation for its contribution to the maintenance and preservation of the language and culture.
The Miners' Museum
Situated on one of the most picturesque coasts of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the Miners' Museum pays tribute to the region's long and rich history of coal mining.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada
The headlands and cliffs of Cape Breton Highlands National Park tower over the rich, natural heritage that is all around. Home to the famous Cabot Trail, the land is blessed with spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and a human history that stretches back to the last Ice Age. The park offers many accessible treasures and experiences remarkable in their diversity, beauty, and wonder.
