Our Vision
Our vision at Blackbird Retreat is to provide our guests a unique Cape Breton & Cabot Trail experience. Whether its staying in our charming bed and breakfast accommodation or artistic ecological cabins, our aim is to provide a lasting impression on our guests. Furthermore, as people who practice what we preach, we believe in locally grown food, farm to fork lifestyle, and a holistic approach to life that includes massage, hikes, bikes, river swims, saunas/cold dunks, adventure and love for the natural world.
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accommodation, services & farm/art products
unique bed and breakfast
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A couple words: Cabot Trail, Farm Boutique, Local, Farm Fresh, Organic, Delicious Coffee and Restful Sleep
forest trails
Hiking, Cross country skiing, Snowshoeing, Running
adventure guided tours & fly fishing
Bicycle and hiking tours of local routes and trails to fit your ability and desire. Fly Guided Packages
farm organically grown products & friends
Maple Syrup, Cider, Yummy jelly, Spring water, Garlic, Eggs, Smiles, Apples, Veggies, Goats, Sheep, Cats & a Dog (Juna) = Love
massage and wellness
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Registered Massage Therapy, Yoga and Forest/Nature therapy, Hydro Therapy
the arts
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We are artists and writers that have made blackbird retreat into our palette. Art Studio: handmade clothes, wood art
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Boutique Cabot Trail Accommodation: Rooms & Cabins
Enjoy the entire upper floor of our boutique BNB overlooking the farm
Tiny riverside living with starlight and peaceful slumbers
Relaxing downstairs boutique stay. Birdsong and rooster crowing at sunrise
A Blackbird Retreat favorite
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things to do: adventure, beaches, cabot trail, relaxation, history
cabot trail farm
Hike/Ski/Snowshoe/Run our 10km trails, try your hand at a game of disc golf, jump in the nearby Middle River for a swim, go fly fishing, or just wander our fields alight with fireflies on summer nights, or just lay back and listen to the bird song
cabot trail
We are situated 1.5km from the World Famous Cabot Trail, just before the beautiful Margaree Valley. Nestled below the Highlands National Park, with the Bras D'Or lakes to the South and the Atlantic Ocean to the North, our farm is a great location for all sorts of exploring and we will happily point you to all of our favorite spots.
adventure activities
Cycling, paddle boarding & kayaking, river tubing, hiking, horse riding, sailing, golfing are among the many activities located within a short drive from the farm.
cape breton dining
All withing 15-20 minute drive
The Dancing Goat Cafe
The Herring Choker Deli
Big Spruce Brewery
The Freight Shed
The Lakes Restaurant
cape breton culture
Louisbourg, The Highland Village, The Gaelic College, Celtic Colours Music Festival
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