Tag: Waterfalls

North River Falls

When it comes to hiking trails in Cape Breton, there is certainly no shortage of trails of varying lengths and levels all over the island.  However, there is one trail that many people neglect because it is a bit off the beaten track and somewhat hard to find.  North River Falls are located deep in the woods of central Cape Breton not far from St. Anne’s Bay.  Not many people go to the falls because not many people will take the 19-kilometre return hike into them.  For those who have done the hike, they know it is well worth it. […]

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Indian Brook

About five minutes past the Englishtown Ferry along the Northern Shore highway is the very small community of Indian Brook.  Anyone heading around the Cabot Trail has to pass through Indian Brook but very few are aware of the fact that there are a couple of attractions that make a stop in the area worthwhile. Indian Brook Falls, although a little difficult to get to, are well-worth the trek through the woods.  One can park on the left-hand side of the road (if you are coming from Englishtown) near the bridge and start the hike to the falls on the […]

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