Inverness County – Cabot Trail, Coastal Trails and Nature

Inverness County between Coastal Route and Nature

The Cabot Trail runs along the west coast of Inverness County. Highway 105, also known as the Trans-Canada Highway, offers another broad point of reference: it connects Inverness County and follows a direct route between the Canso Causeway and the Town of Sydney. This places two different points of reference side by side: the Cabot Trail on the west coast and the connection between the Canso Causeway and Sydney. When looking for a hotel in Inverness County, you can consider which of these is more important to your travel plans.

Musical traditions also connect the communities of Inverness County. Alongside routes and landscapes, culture offers another perspective on the region. If music is one of your travel interests, you can factor this tradition shared across the communities into your plans.

The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail

The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is a 92 km multi-use trail that stretches from Port Hastings to the community of Inverness. More than 30 trailheads and access points complement the two endpoints. The trail’s length and access points answer different planning questions: 92 km describes the entire trail, while the many access points are important for finding your way along the route. This means the full route and a possible starting point can be considered as different aspects of the trail.

The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is home to the Deepdale Trestle, a former railway bridge about 300 feet long and nearly 100 feet high. Its former function and approximate dimensions add an architectural feature alongside the description of the trail. The trail’s length refers to an extended route, while the trestle’s dimensions apply to a single structure. The trail therefore offers both a broad route to explore and a specific point of interest for those interested in railway infrastructure.

Wetlands, River Headwaters, and a Beach

The Black River Bog Nature Reserve includes a rare alkaline fen and a delta wetland beside Lake Ainslie in Inverness County. The protected area is home to at least 13 rare plant species. The wetland types and plant diversity offer a closer look at the natural features of this area. The Margaree River Wilderness Area has a different focus: it protects the headwaters of the well-known Northeast Margaree River. One protected area is centered on a fen, a delta wetland, and rare plants, while the other protects the upper reaches of a river.

Lake O' Law is the only provincial park in Inverness County located on the Cabot Trail. Its connection to the route makes it a distinct point of reference for anyone who wants to consider the park and coastal route together. In the Town of Inverness, Inverness Beach offers a different coastal feature: the sandy beach is 1.5 km long, and a boardwalk sits above it. The beach and boardwalk are two distinct features of this location. Together with the wetlands and protected river headwaters, they show the variety of natural features found throughout Inverness County.

Discover more destinations: Petit Étang, Margaree Forks, Port Hawkesbury, Margaree Harbour, Port Hastings, Margaree Centre, Chéticamp, Orangedale, Port Hood, Grand Étang, Whycocomagh, Craggie, Saint Joseph Du Moine, Craigmore, Troy, Judique, Inverness.

For the broader travel overview: Nova Scotia.