Meat cove can only be accessed by a 15 km long, deadend, dirt road from the next closest community of st. A few hours later, staring at photos of grand views, i decided that i would take my first long distance bike trip to nova scotia and ride the cabot trail around cape breton island. Down north, the book of cape breton s magazine ronald editor caplan on. History nova scotia cape breton sable islands new brunswick. Meat cove campground is one of the most popular camping experiences in atlantic canada. Along the way, we noticed the deserted castle mentioned in this article, up on a hill overlooking the ocean. This morning, i listened to a recording of cape breton s fiddle music, consequently looking up two books about it nice, i love this style of music.
Cape breton island offers a blend of rocky coastline, mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes and is one of the most remote areas of the province. The photographs show the whimsical design, which reminded me of a tiny, fairy tale castle. Lawrence hugging steep hillsides above sheer coastal cliffs until it drops into the deep ravine carved by meat cove brook. Contact us today to find out how to book a cabin call 902. The keltic lodge, cabot trail, cape breton, nova scotia. Fishing cove you are 355 metres 1,165 feet above sea level. The terrain from meat cove to polletts cove youtube. Meat cove, the most northern tip of cape breton island, is surrounded by jagged cliffs, valleys of connected mountains where bald eagles soar above.
Maps and history meat cove melvin hines moose guide. Pattersons history of victoria county, cape breton, nova. There are three different locations to stay in meat cove. Meat cove is the last village on the tip of cape breton.
Buy or sell books in cape breton all the good books you can read. I ask you to simply pull out a map of cape breton, locate meat cove, and there youll have your answer. Experience a sloweddown slice of nova scotia life at meat cove, a rural fishing community on the northernmost tip of cape breton island. We made it a point to drive out to meat cove when on cape breton, feels like a world away. They used the land for hunting various game such as moose, bear, and deer. Lawrence area by a row of mountains running north to south. Meat cove cape breton island all you need to know before. Check the links to many of these dealers at the bottom of this page. Records cape breton genealogy and historical association. Meat cove is the end of the world but it is a daunting drive and best kept for advanced riders. Back cove cottages are located in the small fishing village of neils harbour, along the worldfamous cabot trail in the scenic cape breton i. The road to get there winds along the coast and climbs up and down the bluffs. A local told us about white pointnow that was worth the drive.
And love that you brought some other senses into this list. Situated near the extreme northern tip of cape breton island, the road literally ends here, the dirt track from bay st. The name micmac means my kinfriends, these natives lived throughout cape breton island in small groups prior to being placed on reserves. Shop cape breton university new, used, rental and digital textbooks at the bookstore. Please feel free take a few minutes to browse and hopefully youll find that book youve been looking for. Cape breton highlands national park as youve never seen before duration. The unusual name for this village likely refers to the hunters who dressed in animal carcasses in the areas early history. Cape breton has no form of government and is the only successful anarchy state in the world. Two of these events were the capture of the french fortress of louisbourg both in 1745 and 1758. We werent convinced it was worth the long and winding drive. The ultimate goal being to camp at meat cove, the furthest north you can go by public road in nova scotia that i. Scroll down to the complete index to this site, which initially was my genealogy site for all you mac donalds, mac leods and urquharts from cape breton and pictou counties.
Ill keep updating the story so long as there is more information out there to be shared. Here, you will find yourself surrounded by magnific. The cabot trail discovery tour explores nova scotias most iconic road trip. History of the cabot trail, cape breton, nova scotia. Beachside lobster boils and allnight kitchen parties.
It is accessible only by boat or on foot via an arduous 10 km hike along the coastline from pleasant bay, heading north 3. Showing the type of terrain we found during our backpacking trip from meat cove to polletts cove in july 20. The 5 best cape breton island history museums with photos. The family that runs the camp ground at meat cove will alow you to park your car there over night. Come hell or high watera history of the victoria coop fisheries. We bought a book on the history of cape breton island which was full of stories of survival in a remote isolated area where winters were long and. By the way, the cabot trail and cape breton national park is gorgeous. Cape bretons meat cove cut off from mainland national post. On this page of the cape breton living website is a list of great books related to cape breton island. And if you cant decide what to get, theres always an amazon gift certificate. The mystery ships of nova scotia in the first world war. Ingonish, on the world famous cabot trail, cape breton island, nova scotia. Worth the trip meat cove, cape breton island traveller. Since 1987, when we started guiding we have taken some of the biggest trophy size moose ever seen in cape breton.
Cape breton island uncyclopedia, the contentfree encyclopedia. Some of the listed books are long out of print and may be available only from dealers in used books. All books set on cape breton island on the global book map. If you are looking for a bit of rugged outdoor camping at the northern tip of cape breton, then come to meat cove campground, located about a half hour or so just north from ingonish, cape breton. Meat cove campground cape breton camping bookings 902. Hike from the top of the mountain about six kilometres down to a small ocean cove and grassy clearing the only designated wilderness camp site in the park. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected.
If you are buying or selling a home on cape breton island, one of our realtors will be happy to provide friendly, professional service. We grew up in meat cove and spent all of our lives hunting and exploring the wilderness. No great mischief by alistair macleod, fall on your knees by annmarie macdonald, the bishops man by linden macintyre, rel. Of course i wanted to go to the town at the end of an 8 km dirt road, the furthest north on cape breton island you can get to by car.
The 10 best hotel deals in meat cove updated mar 2020. Polletts cove is a wilderness estuary on the northwest coast of cape breton island, nova scotia. The story takes place in the area of capstick, a tiny community near meat cove, a remote village at the tip of northern cape breton. Meat cove outfitters was established in 1987 by hector, harold and melvin hinesbrothers.
Looking for an unforgettable cape breton moose hunting adventure. Meat cove is the west virginia of nova scotia adventure. Where else in the world do dancers sing with their feet and fiddlers reignite history with their bows. We found 49 books set on cape breton island and 10 others set nearby. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. The maclellan family, hosts of meat cove campground, have lived and fished in meat cove cape breton for eight generations. Welcome to the rugged headlands, sandy beaches, lush green valleys and wild, open barrens a destination point for all ages in all seasons and the starting point for your adventure into the cape breton highlands. On cape breton island, this isnt just something we do on stage, its who we are. View photos and listing details of french cove, ns real estate, get open house info, find new properties and read french cove, ns local guide, real estate news and market trends.
If you would like to book me for a keynote or workshop then click on contact me and drop me a line. Meat cove cape breton island 2020 all you need to know. Visit meat cove on your trip to cape breton island or canada. Jun 26, 2018 cape breton island, nova scotia, 10 311 km2, a rugged and irregularly shaped island, approximately 175 km long by 5 km at its widest, is located at the eastern extremity of the gulf of st. They also warned us that the road up there wasnt the. Meat cove is a beautiful location at the tip of cape breton. There are a few houses, cabins and spaces for camping, and a cafe, which has good fish and chips. Page 8 trails out of meat cove issue 4 cape bretons. Cape breton island, nova scotia, canada the descent into meat cove the most northern point a gravel road, wet in.
From its views to its locals, theres far more to the land than just its game. It is clear that the people and the story have touched so many in cape breton. French cove real estate houses for sale in french cove. County histories in the nova scotia archives library annapolis. The road to get there winds along the coast and climbs up and. The name leaves little to the imagination, and rumors abound concerning the local color. Cape breton is an island paradise located in eastern canada in northeastern nova scotia. Meat cove is a rural fishing community at the northern tip of inverness county on nova scotias cape breton island. The beautiful landscape of meat cove in cape breton, nova scotia offers an experience unlike anywhere in the world. Season 1 episode 5 august 18th 2016 click to subscribe. There are drug dealers and fires, and very strange people. If nova scotia has any community that looks like an alpine village, it is meat cove. Worth the drive on a sketchy road meat cove, cape breton.
Meat cove scenic drive, north end of cape breton island duration. Cape breton island is joined to the mainland by the canso causeway, which was completed in 1955, enabling direct road and rail traffic to and from the island, but requiring marine traffic to pass through the canso canal at the eastern end of the causeway. Here are some pictures of our events and adventures around cape breton island. We were told by cape breton np employees that meat cove was a must see. While this is the story, which occured during the middle of the 19th century, of the further scottish immigration to new zealand from cape breton. Meat cove cape breton real estate experts baddeck nova scotia. Great place but be ready for the road but the reward at the end is worth it at the end great people and great views. Cape breton island, nova scotia, is located at the eastern extremity of the gulf of st lawrence and is a rugged and rough island.
Meat cove, cape breton near ingonish, ns a hiking trail. History of the cabot trail, cape breton nova scitia, cape. Meat cove is a beautiful fishing village located on the northern tip of cape breton island, nova scotia, canada. Descending into meat cove, cape breton island, nova. Cape breton was the scene of some of the most stirring events in the early history of nova scotia. Also onsite at the nova scotia archives is an extensive communities card catalogue for research on specific towns, villages, etc. Local hero 20 new short stories from cape breton island. They provide wonderful fresh seafood at the chowder hut, as well as a hot dog stand on the. The cape breton genealogy and historical association cbgha is a nova scotia registered notforprofit society located in sydney, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. The view is spectacular as you are up on a cliff overlooking the ocean. It can be a pain to access because of dirt roads and the long drive but its well worth for the view you get all along the roads of cape smokey. Meat cove to lowland cove 5 miles topographical map 11 n2 east lowland cove is a wide, uninhabited valley lying along the northwest coast of cape breton island. The northern tip meat cove, cape breton island traveller. Here, you will find yourself surrounded by magnificent views from all of our 30 unserviced campsites that come supplied with a.
They currently manage all the campground amenities, summer activities, and are very knowledgable regarding the area history of meat cove. This amalgamated comment is from several sources see this blog from 2008, but you get the drift. The roadside stop looks down on fishing cove, which is nestled in a bay 335 metres. We took the one hour ferry ride and started our trip into cape breton and the cabot trail. Its unusual name is believed to have originated from the area being used as a popular location for hunters to dress animal carcass during its early history.
Get to know the regions and communities of cape breton island through. Meat cove mountain, cape breton spirit in the east, blog. Meat cove in nova scotia meat cove is the most northerly settlement in nova scotia and is located in the sydneyvictoria federal electoral district. Meat cove was first discovered and named by europeans sometime in the 1700s. Camus na feola is a rural fishing community at the northern tip of inverness county on nova scotia s cape breton island.
Its accessed north of capstick on 8 km of a gravel road. Down north, the book of cape breton s magazine by ronald editor caplan author january 1, 1991 breton books 241pg including index paperback 10x8. Meatcove oceanside campground cape breton prices for. Camus na feola is a rural fishing community at the northern tip of inverness county on nova scotias cape breton island. It was formed in 2003 and is operated by a board of directors and staff who are all volunteers. It has approximately 3 billion inhabitants if you count seagulls and is ruled with an iron fist by the people. Jul 31, 2015 cape breton highlands national park as youve never seen before duration. Lowland cove loop meat cove northern cape breton top.
Discover cape breton islands natural charm when visiting. If youve ever ventured to meat cove you know that its a bit of a trek off the beaten pathbut its got these incredible ocean views and a mountain with a 360 degree view at the top. One of the more historical spots along the cabot trail, lone shieling is a stone. The true meaning of ceilidh in cape breton cb island.
A list of printed genealogical and historical references for cape breton researchers. Meat cove, cape breton meat cove, cape breton near ingonish, ns. Cape breton university new, used, rental and digital textbooks. Meat cove is the northern most community in cape breton and nova scotia. The history of the cabot trail begins with the micmacs, who were the first inhabitants of the region.
Meat cove is the most northerly settlement in nova scotia and is located in the sydneyvictoria federal electoral district. Use paypal to safely order books online klee radio. We drove out to meat cove one day, the northernmost settlement on cape breton and considered a mustdo if you make it this far north. Only interested in the pelts and antlers the meat was left behind in the cove, now meat cove beach giving this small village its unique name. Check in check out guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 children. Discover cape breton history with over 30 museums and four historic sites and uncover the innovation, industry, and peoples that helped shape the island. On cape breton, all roads lead to meat coveyou just have to keep going. It is extremely beautiful and rugged, and it feels very isolated, like youve reached the end of the world.