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Northumberland / North Shore region

Ed note: North Shore is the name used locally.

Coverage.
Waters of, and waters flowing into, Northumberland Strait, from the NB boundary to the Hwy 104 bridge (Mulgrave area).

Counties.
Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou and Antigonish.

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Inland Routes

Specific inclusions.
East River (New Glasgow), River John, River Philip, Shinimicas River, South River, Toney River, Wallace River, West River (Antigonish).

Other Northumberland / North Shore rivers. Information.
Ed note: No Route information is presently available for these rivers.
River John.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_John
River Philip.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Philip
Tidnish River.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidnish_River
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

East River. Online, Journal, Photos.
Location: New Glasgow, Pictou County.
Source: paddling.net
Author: magoo_ns.
Route description: Day trip on the river.
http://www.paddling.net/places/showReport.html?146
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Toney River. Online, Notes, Map.
County: Pictou.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Highland region.
Route number 14 at source.
Route description: Hwy 6, upstream past Toney Mills; return.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Wallace River. Online, Notes, Map.
County: Pictou.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Highland region.
Route number 13 at source.
Route description: Bridge west of Wentworth and East Branch Wallace River, junction with West Branch, Wallace Bridge.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

West River. Online, Notes, Map.
County: Antigonish.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Highland region.
Route number 12 at source.
Route description: Saint Josephs Lake, Ohio River, West River junction, Antigonish.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.


Coastal Routes

North Shore Route Index.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/north ... index.html

Caution.
Those of us with a background in lake and river paddling, even those comfortable in big water, might reflect on whether we possess the knowledge, equipment and skills necessary to deal with the very different hazards associated with coastal paddling. A course or a guided trip might be a good idea before attempting any of the coastal Routes described in the links given below.
From what I've read, every responsible paddler carries a VHF radio and is well versed in its operation.
Sea Conditions Rating System.
Author: Eric Soares.
http://site.netopia.com/tsunami/seacond ... ingsystem/
Sea and Sea Kayak Paddler Ratings.
http://www.amc-ny.org/recreational-acti ... ings2.html
Ocean Canoeing (some basics).
Author: SGrant.
Thoughtful, thorough article, followed by discussion; highly recommended.
http://www.myccr.com/SectionForums/view ... 10&t=24193


Arisaig Provincial Park. Information.
http://www.novascotiaparks.ca/brochures/Arisaig08.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Lismore to Pomquet Harbour. Online, Notes, Photos, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia Government Library.
Counties: Antigonish and Pictou.
Route description: Lismore, Arisaig PP (link above), Malignant Cove, Cape George Point, Cape George, Lakevale, Morristown, Mahoneys Beach, Pomquet Beach PP (no link found), Pomquet.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/north ... oute1.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Merigomish Harbour. Online, Notes, Photos, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia Government Library.
County: Pictou.
Route description (loop trip): Merigomish, Merigomish Harbour Back Harbour, Melmerby Beach PP (no link found), Roy Island, Olding Island, Big Merigomish Island, Merigomish.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/north ... oute2.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Northumberland Strait. Online, Notes.
Source: Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia, Highlands region.
Route 15 at source.
Content: Notes.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Pictou Island. Online, Notes, Photos, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia Government Library.
County: Pictou.
Route description (loop trip): Caribou Ferry, Munroes Island, Caribou Channel, Pictou Island, Caribou – Munroes Island PP (link not found), Caribou Ferry.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/north ... oute3.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Port Elgin NB to Halifax. Online, Journal, Photos.
Ed note: Posted also in Southeast / Eastern Shore region.
Author: Reinhard Zollitsch.
Route description (condensed): Port Elgin (NB), Pictou Bay, Cape George, Strait of Canso, Port Bickerton, Ecum Secum, Taylors Head, Clam Bay, Hartlen Point, Halifax.
http://www.zollitschcanoeadventures.com ... otia1.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Wallace Bay to Pugwash. Online, Notes, Photos, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia Government Library.
County: Cumberland.
Route description: Wallace Bay, Fox Harbour PP (no link found), Fox Harbour, Lower Gulf Shore, Upper Gulf Shore, Gulf Shore PP (no link found), Pugwash Point, Pugwash.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/north ... oute4.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.


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Cape Breton region

Counties.
Cape Breton, Inverness, Richmond and Victoria.


Inland Routes

Specific inclusions.
Lake Ainslie, Baddeck River, Big Pond River, River Denys, Gabarus Lake, Grand Lake, Grand River, River Inhabitants, Margaree River (and its Southwest and Northeast Branches), Middle River, Mira River, Salmon River, Warren Lake.
Ed note: Information for Bras d’Or Lake/s is posted under Coastal Routes.
Map showing locations of CKNS Route entries.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Other Cape Breton rivers. Information.
Ed note: No Route information is presently available for these rivers.
Aspy River.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspy_River
Chéticamp River.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A9ticamp_River
Sydney River.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_River
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.


Lake Ainslie. Online, Notes.
County: Inverness.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 34 at source.
Route description: South end of the lake to Scotsville; return.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Baddeck River. Information.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baddeck_River
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Baddeck River. Online, Notes, Map.
County: Victoria.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 40 at source.
Route description: Trans Canada Highway to Baddeck Bridge; return.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Big Pond River. Online, Notes.
County: Cape Breton; north of Sydney Mines.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 29 at source.
Route description: Big Pond River (not at Toporama) and Big Pond; “1 or 2 hours.”
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Blacketts Lake. Online, Notes.
County: Cape Breton.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 28 at source.
Route description: Day trip on small lake, 4 km round trip.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Subregion Bras d'Or Lake/s.

Bras d’Or Lake. West Bay and Denys Basin. Online, Notes, Photos, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia government.
County: Inverness.
Route description: West Bay, Crammond Islands, Marble Mountain, Militia Point, (Big Harbour Centre), Big Harbour Island, Boom Island, Denys Basin, River Denys mouth.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/cape/cape_route7.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

West Bras d’Or Lakes, Water Trail. Online, Notes
Source: Nova Scotia government.
Content: Launch sites, for the most part.
Cape George.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... George.pdf
St Peter’s. Two sites.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... er%27s.pdf
Dundee Resort.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... Resort.pdf
Dundee Provincial Park.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... alPark.pdf
MacKenzie’s Point.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... sPoint.pdf
Marble Mountain.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... untain.pdf
Malagawatch area.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... chArea.pdf
South Side Denys Basin.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... sBasin.pdf
Crowdis Bridge.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... Bridge.pdf
Orangedale.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... gedale.pdf
West Alba.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... stAlba.pdf
Portage Creek.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... eCreek.pdf
Ottawa Brook.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... aBrook.pdf
Jamesville.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... sville.pdf
Iona.
http://trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_Bret ... s/Iona.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

East Bras d’Or Lakes, Water Trail. Online, Notes.
Source: Nova Scotia government.
Content: Launch sites, for the most part.
East Bay Causeway.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... astBay.pdf
Ben Eoin.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... enEoin.pdf
Big Pond.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... igPond.pdf
Irish Cove.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... shCove.pdf
Chapel Island (Potlotek). Two sites.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... Island.pdf
Castle Bay.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... tleBay.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

North Bras d’Or Lakes, Water Trail. Online, Notes.
Source: Nova Scotia government.
Content: Launch sites, for the most part.
Groves Point Provincial Park.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... sPoint.pdf
Little Bras d’Or.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... d%27Or.pdf
Christmas Island.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... Island.pdf
Grand Narrows.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... arrows.pdf
Grass Cove.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... ssCove.pdf
South Cove Road.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... veRoad.pdf
Little Narrows Ramp and Beach. Two sites.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... 2sites.pdf
MacIver Pond.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... erPond.pdf
Whycocomagh Provincial Park.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... alPark.pdf
Whycocomagh.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... comagh.pdf
Little Narrows , West side.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... stSide.pdf
Wagmatcook. Two sites.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... 2sites.pdf
Nyanza Bay. Two sites.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... 2sites.pdf
Baddeck. Two sites.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... 2sites.pdf
Big Harbour.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... arbour.pdf
Ross Ferry Marine Park.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/nscwt/Cape_ ... sFerry.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Great Bras d’Or Lake. Online, Notes.
Source: Canadian Canoe Routes, Nova Scotia Forum.
Ed note: Photos promised.
Author: Allan Jacobs.
Route description: Baddeck harbour (rented kayak there), north into Bell Bay, outside Kidston Island, return to harbour.
http://www.myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtop ... 20&t=41744
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

End subregion.

River Denys. River Denys to Seal Cove; return. Online, Notes, Map.
County: Inverness.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 38 at source.
Route description: River Denys, Munroe Bridge, Seal Cove; return.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Gabarus Lake and Belfry Lake. Online, Notes.
County: Cape Breton?
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 24 at source.
Route description: Day trip on the lakes.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Grand Lake. Online, Notes.
County: Richmond; north of Arichat.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 25 at source.
Route description: Day trip on lake, round trip of 9 km.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Grand River. Online, Notes.
County: Richmond.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 22 at source.
Route description: Lake Uist, The Passage, Loch Lomond, Head of Loch Lomond, Grand River, Grand River Falls, Grand River settlement.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
Alternate source:
http://4323326313671936442-a-1802744773 ... Z2AA%3D%3D
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Indian Brook. Online, Notes, Map.
County: Victoria.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 41 at source.
Route description: Indian Brook settlement, Indian Brook upstream to Great Falls; return.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

River Inhabitants. Online, Notes, Map.
Counties: Inverness and Richmond.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 33 at source.
Route description: Lamey Brook, Cleveland, Lower River Inhabitants (settlement).
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Margaree River. Information.
County: Inverness.
Ed note: Canadian Heritage River.
http://www.chrs.ca/Rivers/Margaree/Margaree_e.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaree_River
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Margaree River, Northeast. Online, Notes, Map.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 36 at source.
Route description: Portree, Margaree Valley, Margaree Centre, Doyle Bridge, Margaree Forks; optional continuation on the Margaree River to Margaree Harbour.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Margaree River, Southwest and Margaree River. Scotsville to Margaree. Online, Notes, Map.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 37 at source.
Route description: Scotsville (Lake Ainslie), Southwest Margaree River, Margaree Forks (junction with the Northeast Margaree River), Margaree.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
Available also at
http://4323326313671936442-a-1802744773 ... Z2AA%3D%3D
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Margaree River, Souhwest and Margaree River. Scotsville to Margaree. Online, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia government.
Title at source: Margaree - Lake Ainslie Canadian Heritage River System.
Route description: Lake Ainslie, Scotsville, Southwest Margaree River, Margaree Forks (junction with the Northeast Margaree River), Margaree.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/canoe/cape/ ... garee.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Margaree River. Notes.
Source: Thomas, Alister. More of Canada’s Best Canoe Routes. Boston Mills Press, Erin (2003).
Ed notes:
1. Content is reminiscences.
2. The author edited Voyages: Canada’s Heritage Rivers. Breakwater Books, 1995.
Author: Lynn E. Noel.
Title at source: Margaree River: The Hotfooters.
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

McKinnons Harbour. Online, Notes.
County: Victoria.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 35 at source.
Route description: Day trip on lake (despite the name).
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Middle River. Online, Notes, Map.
Counties: Victoria? and Inverness?
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 39 at source.
Route description: Upper Middle River settlement, Middle River settlement, Trans Canada Highway.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Mira River. Information.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mira_River ... _Scotia%29
Mira River Provincial Park.
http://www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/mira.asp
https://secure.camis.com/NSDNR/MiraRiverProvincialPark
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/parksfx/cans0222
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Mira River. Online, Notes.
County: Cape Breton.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 21 at source.
Route description: Victoria Bridge or Mira Lake, Marion Bride, Albert Bridge, Mira Gut, Mira Bay.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Salmon River. Silver Mine to park bridge. Online, Notes, Map.
County: Cape Breton.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 23 at source.
Route description: Silver Mine, Salmon River, Twin Rivers Provincial Wildlife Park (not listed at NS Parks; may be part of Mira River Provincial Park).
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

St Peters Inlet. Online, Notes.
County: Richmond.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 32 at source.
Route description: Day trip on lake (despite the name).
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
County: Victoria.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ns/cbreton/index.aspx
http://www.greatcanadianparks.com/nova_ ... /index.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Breto ... ional_Park
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Warren Lake. Online, Notes.
County: Victoria.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 42 at source.
Route description: Day trip on small lake, “1 hr round trip”.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.


Coastal Routes

Caution.
Those of us with a background in lake and river paddling, even those comfortable in big water, might reflect on whether we possess the knowledge, equipment and skills necessary to deal with the very different hazards associated with coastal paddling. A course or a guided trip might be a good idea before attempting any of the coastal Routes described in the links given below.
From what I've read, every responsible paddler carries a VHF radio and is well versed in its operation.
Sea Conditions Rating System.
Author: Eric Soares.
http://site.netopia.com/tsunami/seacond ... ingsystem/
Sea and Sea Kayak Paddler Ratings.
http://www.amc-ny.org/recreational-acti ... ings2.html
Ocean Canoeing (some basics).
Author: SGrant.
Thoughtful, thorough article, followed by discussion; highly recommended.
http://www.myccr.com/SectionForums/view ... 10&t=24193
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Cape Breton Route Index.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/cape/ ... index.html

Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ns/cbreton/index.aspx
http://www.greatcanadianparks.com/nova_ ... /index.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Breto ... ional_Park
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.


Bird Islands. Online, Notes, Photos, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia Government Library.
County: Victoria.
Route description: Englishtown, Faders Point, Cowdy Point, Ciboux Island, Hertford Island, Cape Dauphin, Hectors Point, Gooseberry Point, Bras d’Or PP (not listed at NS Parks), Big Bras d’Or.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/cape/cape_route4.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Cape Breton Island circumnavigation. Online, Journal, Photos.
Source: Private site.
Author: Reinhard Zollitsch.
Route description: Canso causeway, Chéticamp, Cape St. Lawrence, Cape North, White Point, Ingonish, Bras d'Or Lakes, Baddeck, Barra Strait, St Peter's Locks, Lennox Passage, Canso causeway.
http://www.zollitschcanoeadventures.com ... nsolo.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Cape Breton Island. Journal, Notes, Photos.
Ed note: Guided trip, kayak and bike.
Hughes, Alison. Paddling in Paradise: Sea Kayaking Adventures in Atlantic Canada. Goose Lane Editions, Fredericton (2002).
Route description: Pleasant Bay, Polletts Cove, gale forecast, return to Pleasant Bay; bike to Dingwall; kayak south to White Point; bike (Cabot Trail) to Ingonish.
Title at source: Cape Breton.
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Chéticamp area. Online, Journal, Photos.
County: Inverness.
Source: paddling.net
Author: Davos72.
Route description: From Chéticamp.
http://www.paddling.net/places/showReport.html?1947
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Chéticamp area. Online, Journal, Photos.
County: Inverness.
Source: paddling.net
Author: Wayne Smith.
Route description: Chéticamp, Fishing Cove, Pleasant Bay; then Meat Cove, Pollett’s Cove.
http://www.paddling.net/places/showReport.html?125
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Ingonish Harbour. Online, Notes.
County: Victoria.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia.
Route number 27 at source.
Route description: Saltwater day trip in the harbour.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Isle Madame. Online, Notes, Photos, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia Government Library.
County: Richmond.
Route description (loop trip): Lennox Passage, Martinique, Lennox Passage PP (not found at NS Parks), D’Ecousse, Cap La Ronde, Pondville Beach PP (not found at NS Parks), Petit-de-Grat Island, Cape Auget, Jerseyman Island, Crichton Island, Janvrin Island, Lennox Passage.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/cape/cape_route1.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

La Prairie to Ingonish Beach. Online, Notes, Photos, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia Government Library.
Counties: Inverness and Victoria.
Title at source: The Highlands.
Route description: La Prairie, Pleasant Bay, Meat Cove, Black Point, Sugar Loaf, Cabot’s Landing PP (not found at NS Parks), Dingwall, White Point, New Haven, Ingonish, Keltic Lodge, Ingonish Beach.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/cape/cape_route5.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Lingan Bay. Online, Notes.
County: Cape Breton.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 30 at source.
Route description: Saltwater day trip on the bay.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Mabou to Port Hood. Online, Notes, Photos, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia Government Library.
County: Inverness.
Route description: MacDonalds Glen, Mabou Mines, Mabou Harbour Mouth, Colindale, Marble Hill, Port Hood Island, Henry Island, Little Judique Ponds.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/cape/cape_route6.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Mabou Harbour. Online, Notes.
County: Inverness.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 26 at source.
Route description: Saltwater day trip in the harbour.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Information.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/louisbourg/Index_e.asp
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Point Michaud to Louisbourg. Online, Notes, Photos, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia Government Library.
Counties: Richmond and Cape Breton.
Route description: Point Michaud, Kemps Point, Fourchu Head, Fourchu Bay, Winging Point, Cape Gabarus, Gabarus Bay, White Point, Louisbourg.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/cape/cape_route2.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

Scatarie Island. Online, Notes, Photo, Map.
Source: Nova Scotia Government Library.
County: Cape Breton.
Route description (loop trip): Main-à-Dieu, Moose Head, traverse, Cary Rocks, Gull Cape, Friar Point, Winging Point, Eastern Head, Howe Point, Tin Cove Head, Flukes Head, Hatchs Rocks, traverse, Moose Head, Main-à-Dieu.
Ed note: Consult Scott Cunningham’s book for information on hazards, points of interest and much more information.
http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/kayak/cape/cape_route3.html
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

St Anns Harbour. Online, Notes, Map.
County: Victoria.
Source: Canoe Kayak Routes of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton region.
Route number 31 at source.
Route description: Saltwater day trip in the harbour, “Main bodies of water: North Gut, St Anns, St Anns Harbour, Goose Cove and North River”.
http://ckns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/ ... routes.pdf
This entry was written by Allan Jacobs.

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