The headlands and cliffs of Cape Breton Highlands tower over the rich, natural heritage that is all around. Home to the famous Cabot Trail, the land is blessed with spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and a human history that stretches back to the last Ice Age.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s boreal forest is found at elevations above 330 metres, primarily on the south-central and western highlands and protects over 20% of the boreal forest in the northern Cape Breton ecosystem. Map showing the location and extent of forest types in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

The northern Cape Breton ecosystem covers the northern tip of Cape Breton Island from Lake Ainslie to Cape St. Lawrence. It is made up of three regions: the Acadian, the boreal, and the taiga, which could be considered smaller ecosystems within the northern Cape Breton ecosystem.

It consists of mountains, valleys, waterfalls, rocky coastlines and the Cape Breton Highlands, a tundra-esque plateau. Forest types include Acadian and Boreal. The park includes the highest point in Nova Scotia, White Hill, at 533.5 m (1,750 ft) above sea level. Rivers in the park include the Chéticamp River and the North Aspy River.

The world-famous Cabot Trail weaves through 950 km2 (366 sq. mi.) of magnificent highlands and coastal wilderness in northern Cape Breton.

Explore the most popular forest trails in Cape Breton Highlands National Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Cape Breton Highlands is the forested region of northern Cape Breton Island and generally includes the plateau and its rolling topography of hummocks and hills. Total area is 185,101

Watch how the forest changes as you climb steadily to the top and be on the look-out for black bear and moose. Trailhead: Opposite the Chéticamp Visitor Centre. Significant Feature: Ocean and mountain scenery. Length: 8.4 km (5.2 mi) loop. Hiking Time: 3–4 hours. Elevation: 20–365 m (65–1200 ft.) Steep inclines. Rugged sections. Stream crossings.

2017年1月11日 · The largest chunk of boreal forest in Nova Scotia lies in northern Cape Breton. There, coniferous boreal forest dominated by balsam fir occurs on the more exposed plateau areas while mixed Acadian forest penetrates the area in deep, sheltered valleys.

2017年10月12日 · The Nature Conservancy of Canada announced yesterday that that it has “protected three extraordinary habitats totalling 274 hectares” in Cape Breton. Amongst them is a rare gypsum karst landscape at Cains Mountain, where 162 ha are being protected.