Visit the fishing villages of Gabarus and Fourchu, the abandoned fishing villageof Gull Cove, and the understated and beautiful Gabarus wilderness protected area.  This Bay is said to have been visited by the Vikings of the Icelander Saga and was named by Basque fishermen, possibly before Columbus.

Price: $635.
Dates: July 2-4, July 16-18, August 6-8, August 13-15, August 27-29, September 7-9.

Departing the waterfront of modern Louisbourg, paddle to and tour the reconstructed French Fortress of Louisbourg, past and present crown jewel of this coast. Its surrounding waters are home to tales of the sieges of the town and battlements, whaling, shipwrecks and treasure. 

For more information on the incomparable Fortress of Louisbourg, please visit www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca .

Price: $1025.
Dates: July 2-4, July 16-18, July 23-25, August 6-8, August 13-15, August 27-29, September 10-12.

Departing the waterfront of modern Louisbourg, paddle to and tour the reconstructed French Fortress of Louisbourg, past and present crown jewel of this coast. Its surrounding waters are home to tales of the sieges of the town and battlements, whaling, shipwrecks and treasure.  We travel to Scatarie Wilderness Protected Area, a rugged former fishing outpost which supplied the town with food and trade goods and historic danger to ships travelling to and from Europe.

For more information on the incomparable Fortress of Louisbourg, please visit www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca .

Price: $1025.
Dates: July 2-6, July 16-20, July 23-27, August 6-10. August 13-17, August 27-31.

Departing the fishing village of Main-a-Dieu, you visit the former island settlement and now Wilderness Protected Area of Scatarie, historic danger to ships travelling to and from Europe.

Price: $635.
Dates: July 2-4, July 16-18, July 23-25, August 6-8, August 13-15, August 27-29, September 10-12.

Paddle along the resplendent cliffs and otherwise-inaccessible beaches of the renowned Cape Breton Highlands. Whale sightings are a frequent occurrence and the scenery is breathtaking.

These dates fall into the best 'weather window' to explore this exposed and breathtaking coast.

Price: $1025.
Dates: July 23-27, July 30 - August 3.

The Acadians descend from the first European settlers of this province, making their home on the land and sea. Explore the headlands and bays of Isle Madame for three days and get a taste for this picturesque island off the coast of an island.

Price: $635.
Dates: July 9-11, July 30 - August 1, August 20-22, September 3-5.

Isle Madame has so much to offer that five days is hardly enough! Sheltered bays, exposed headlands, winding channels, beckoning estuaries, Acadian history and wildlife.   Join us in circumnavigating the island and exploring the many facets of this jewel.

Price: $1025.
Dates: July 9-13, July 30 - August 3, August 20-24, September 3-7.

Paddle through the historic St Peter's Canal into Bras d'Or Lakes - Cape Breton's Inland Sea.  Protected from the open Atlantic, the Bras d'Or lakes have an ecosystem all their own - they are saltwater lakes complete with lobster and oyster.  In 2011 they were declared a unique UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This trip is especially suited to families and those wanting gentler adventure.

Price: $635.

Dates: July 9-11, July 30 - August 1, August 20-22, September 3-5,

Fall Colours Tour October 5-7.

Explore the Mi'kmaq waterways of the Bras d'Or Lakes - Cape Breton's Inland Sea.  Glacier-carved and protected from the open Atlantic, the Bras d'Or lakes have an ecosystem all their own - they are saltwater lakes complete with lobster and oyster.  In 2011 they were declared a unique UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This trip is an extended sea kayaking experience without some of the demands of open-water paddling.

B&B/Inn-based trips or packaged accommodations are available in all of our paddling areas, with dates available from May to October. We also offer guided hike and kayak trips in several locations as well as Women-only and yoga and kayak packages.

Please consult our Packages page for more details.