Bras d'Or Lake
"A basin ringed by indigo hills laced with marble Islands within a sea inside an island.", is how award winning author and yachtsman Silver Don Cameron described this beautiful part of Cape Breton Island known as the Bras d'Or Lakes. Canada's Largest Inland Sea boasts nearly 700 nautical miles of shoreline and 425 square miles of deep waters and is a shining jewel that should be on every cruiser's Bucket List. This protected area is filled with friendly people, literally hundreds of uncrowded anchorages, outstanding scenery and relatively fog free waters. It is a magical place that will undoubtedly inspire and delight all who visit its shores. View a map of the Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive.
The Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Reserve received its designation in 2011 and is one of 16 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Canada. Including the complete watershed of the Bras d'Or Lake, the area is home to many beaches, headlands and numerous ponds and wetlands, making the region a popular kayaking, hiking and sightseeing destination. The area also boasts many examples of sustainable development such as eco-tourism (sailing tours), award-winning woodlots, and even an organic micro-brewery. Home to Mi'kmaq First Nations and descendants of early French, Scottish, and English settlers, the communities throughout the watershed maintain close ties to the language and culture of the early settlers through art, music and storytelling.
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