- TripBuzz found 7 things to do with kids in or near Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, including 2 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cape Breton Island.
- From Captain Zodiac to Little Pond Stables, the Cheticamp area offers 20 different types of family activities, including: Whale Watching Tours, History Museums, Natural Landmarks and Arts & Crafts Store.
- Cheticamp lies on Cape Breton Island directly south of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The presence of Arcadian culture in this remote area make the village interesting for those wanting to explore this obscure history of Nova Scotia through several shops and even a museum. The wild coastal landscape can also be great for those seeking hiking, boating, and photography.
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Guests of Captain Zodiac will have the opportunity to go snorkeling and encounter whales while underwater. The location also offers standard two to three hour whale watching tours to its visitors.
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At the Little Pond Stables, guests can ride horses on wooded, flat trails and along the beach. Children who are too young to ride horses will have the chance to ride ponies within the location's enclosed corral.
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Visitors can view a variety of artifacts Les Trois Pignons's museum area. The location's genealogy center features a variety of books, parish records, and census lists that can help visitors to uncover their family history.
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Guests will have the opportunity to view a great number of animals at Love Boat Whale Cruises, including whales, seals, and eagles. The boat tours are two to two and a half hours in length and rune from June to October.
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Flora's is a gift shop that sells hooked rugs and souvenirs, including pottery items and sweat shirts. Guests can also visit the location's Ice Cream Parlor to purchase servings of ice cream in various flavors, banana splits, and cups of hot coffee.
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Cheticamp Information Centre | Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia
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Guests of the 8.4 kilometer Acadian Trail have the opportunity to take in views of the Acadian coastline from 365 feet above the Ch_ticamp River. The trail, which takes around three to four hours travel, features steep inclines, rugged sections, and benches for when guests need to rest.
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
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The Skyline Trail is a 7.5 km return and 9.2 km loop path that offers views of the Cabot Trail and several different animals. The trail, which takes two to three hours to complete, also takes visitors near a variety of headland plants.
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126 Harbour Rd, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
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Capt. Mark's Whale and Seal Cruise offers guests the opportunity to go whale watching and enjoy views of the Cape Breton Islands. The types of animals available for viewing frequently include humpback, pinot, and finback whales.
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Dingwall, Nova Scotia
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Hiking and sightseeing go hand in hand on Franey Mountain (that stands within Cape Breton Highlands National Park). Moreover, from the top of the mountain one can see the Atlantic coastline and the Clyburn Brook canyon.
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P.O. Box 159, Baddeck, Nova Scotia
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The Alexander Graham National Historic Site features a museum store that sells books, educational toys, and souvenirs. At the location's caf_, guests can also grab a cup of coffee or a baked good.