Hiking, Nova Scotia Trails, Trails
11 Great Hikes in and near Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island, on Nova Scotia’s eastern edge, captures the soul with its landscape.
Shelley Cameron-McCarron
Shelley Cameron-McCarron is a Cape Breton Island native and longtime freelance writer, with a focus on travel and wellness. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Toronto Star, Canadian Geographic Travel, Saltscapes, Wanderlust, and Conde Nast Traveler. A recent empty nester, she’s exploring both new trails and fresh perspectives—even her first spin class!
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