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The ultimate adventure guide
Cormorants are one of the many birds you can see in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Incredible views of the mountains meeting the sea all around. This one was on the way to Middle Head Trail.
More views on the way to Middle Head.
The view on the drive to the Cabot Trail.
The lake at Jigging Cove Trail.
Camping in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
There are plenty of viewing spots like this one on your way to Cheticamp.
The end of the Skyline Trail.
Incredible views from the end of the Skyline Trail.
Looking back up the Skyline Trail, which does get pretty crowded. With the views, it's easy to see why.
The road on the left is the breathtaking Cabot Trail, the main roadway in the park.
Up close with a bald eagle at the end of Middlehead Trail. It was incredible to be within 50 feet of this beautiful bird.
Up close with a moose on the way back from Skyline Trail. Being less than 50 feet away from this large animal was amazing.