Local Attractions
Nova Scotia Hiking, Biking Trails and more...
On site you can enjoy the beach, which is great for swimming, kayaking and snorkeling etc.... There is a children's play area, horse shoes, bocceball and a bonfire pit on the beach. For the musically inclined you can grab the office guitar for some tunes. Our Guests have been enjoying the whale sightings from their deck, the last few summers has been great for whales.
There are numerous well-groomed Nova Scotia hiking and biking trails (The Fairmount Trail, Cape George Hiking Trails), mountain bike trails (Egg Mountain) and several Nova Scotia golf courses just a short drive from Coastal Breeze Chalets. There are lighthouses to explore, kayaking and diving opportunities, birding and other activities. For more information, click on the links below.
Scenic Drives
Leave your chalet and take a scenic drive along the Sunrise Trail, winding along the coastaline revealing spectacular views and many attractions.
http://www.sunrisetrail.ca/directory/activities/index.htm
Arisaig Provincial Park
Arisaig Provincial Park is renowned for its 4 million-year old fossils and other natural features. A beautiful park. Look-offs and picnic areas overlooking one of the most captivating sea coasts found in Northern Nova Scotia.
http://www.sunrisetrail.ca/places/Arisaig.htm
The Cape George Point "Lighthouse" Day Park
Enjoy the breathtaking view from the cliffs, you have an amazing view of PEI and Cape Breton. This historic lighthouse of Cape George was the basis of Robert Munsch latest book Lighthouse: A Story of Remembrance
http://www.parl.ns.ca/lighthouse/
Tuna Interpretive Center
Features displays of the local Blue Fin Tuna fishing industry. View the antique "Fresnel Lamp" which is an exact replica of the one that once belonged in the lighthouse.
http://www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/visitor.htm#north
Antigonish Highland Games
The Longest running Highland Games outside Scotland.
http://www.antigonishhighlandgames.com/
The Cape George Hiking Trails
Panoramic views from over 550 feet above the shore on 33 km of well maintained trails. The trail has varying degrees of difficulty. An extensive series of loops & linear sections; which meander from the shoreline to coastal hills, valleys and deep into old growth forest.
http://novascotia.com/en/home/whattodo/outdooractivities/listingdetails.aspx?mode=4&id=O2787&pg=1&cat=Walking%20and%20Hiking%20Trails
Culloden Memorial, Battle of Culloden
http://www.culloden.ca/history.html
Mountain Bike Trails
Grab some gear and explore a well established looped mountain bike trail.
For maps & info call Peak Performance Cycle 863-1736
http://bicycle.ns.ca/clubs/archives/cat_shop_listings.html
Scuba Diving -Causway Diving Supply
We are a full service dive shop, open year round, offering sales and service of scuba and commercial diving equipment. Visitors may purchase or rent equipment as required. We carry professional equipment, local boats are available for excursions to the local wrecks, scallop beds and other interesting dive sites.
http://www.causewaydiver.ca/
Antigonish Golf Club
The local golf course in Antigonish provides a full round of 18 holes, located just a few minutes away from the downtown area. This scenic course has held many tournaments, both local and provincial, and is a great getaway for a summer day.
http://www.antigonishgolfclub.ns.ca/
Various Festivals/Events
http://www.antigonishrda.ns.ca/tourism.html
The Antigonish Highland Games is the oldest Highland Games in North America! For the past 137 years the games have been held each July in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
http://www.festivalantigonish.com/
Welcome to Antigonish
http://www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/
St. Francais Xavier University
http://www.stfx.ca/
Antigonish Regional Development Authority
http://www.antigonishrda.ns.ca/tour-antigonish.htm
Antigonish Heritage Museum
http://www.parl.ns.ca/aheritage/Pages/default.htm
Adventure Tourism
http://www.novascotiaseacoast.com/
Great Seafood along the shore
Nova Scotia Tourism
http://novascotia.com/en/home/default.aspx
http://www.novatrails.com/
Boyds Seafood Gallery
Fish and Chips take out

