Discover the Cape Breton backcountry.
Multi-Day Guided Trips
Our Trips
Looking to get off the Cabot Trail to discover a more adventurous side of Cape Breton Island? Let us help you!
We are the leader in backcountry adventures on Cape Breton Island. Our guides are some of the most experienced backcountry guides on the island.
We’ve helped over 100 adventurers just like yourself explore the side of Cape Breton you won’t find in most guidebooks and on tourism websites.
Upcoming Trips
Seawall Trail
The Seawall trail is a 48km thru-hike over some of the most rugged and breathtaking terrain on Cape Breton Island.
Difficulty: Advanced
Distance: 45-50kms
Duration: 4-days hiking (10-15km / day)
Elevation: approx 3000 ft (over 4 days)
Food: Meals provided
If you’re looking for a bucket list hiking experience this is it! Arguably the most difficult hike in Nova Scotia is the Seawall. This hike takes you well off-trail to some of the most remote and beautiful landscape you will not find anywhere else!
Margaree Packrafting Adventure
Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced
Distance: 10km approx
Duration: 2 days on river | 5-6 hours of paddling a day
River Conditions: Lots of class 2 rapids with some flatwater
Food: Meals provided
Tour offered in May / Early June or November / December
This adventure takes well up past its popular Atlantic Salmon fishing pools to its headwaters and into true wilderness. This weekend trip will require some white water navigating through some exciting rapids followed by an easy paddle exploring the lower river ending near LLIT HQ.
Cross The Highlands Expedition
Duration: 7 Days (5 days trekking)
Distance: Approx 60 km +/-
The Cape Breton Highlands National Park is well known for its famous front country hiking trails but did you know that it also contains the two highest points in Nova Scotia as well as some amazing backcountry snowshoeing routes?
This route starts at the base of Franey Mountain and covers around 60 km +/- as you head west over frozen lakes, barrens, and, the highest point in Nova Scotia: White Hill (536 m). Spend 5 days and 4 nights backcountry… (click ‘learn more’ to keep readin
How to book.
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To join any of our multi-day trips, participants must apply and complete a pre-trip questionnaire.
Once one of our staff has reviewed it, we’ll contact you to set up a follow-up call to discuss the next steps.
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Once the follow-up call is complete, you’ll be sent the registration information. Once completed you’ll be sent packing lists and food and gear requirement information.
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Now it’s time to train and prepare for your adventure. We’ll be available to answer any questions leading up to the departure date.
