Skyline Hike and Moose
Moose on Skyline Trail
Day seven of the hiking festival concluded our visit to Cheticamp and Pleasant Bay areas in the Highlands. Many were sad to leave as hikers saw incredible coastal scenery, moose & whales and enjoyed the Acadien culture, music & hospitality. Thanks to new partner Les Amis du Plein Air for their warm welcome and incredible Nature Bookstore.
On Day seven , over 80 hikers were treated to sunny conditions today and enjoyed hiking on Skyline, Fishing Cove and Le Chemin du Buttereau trails.
Once again, the Skyline trail did not disappoint as hikers were treated to amazing
coastal scenery, and to several moose. Some hikers reported seeing 8-or 9 moose on their hike. Guides John Francis Lane, Sandra Curtis and Nathalie Aresenault kept us on a good pace, stopping and highlighting the many unique points of this trail.
On Le Chemin du Buttereau, Guides Marieve Therriault and Tom Wilson helped hikers to learn more about 30 Acadien families, their heritage and see the house foundations where they once lived. On Fishing Cove hike, guide Derek Quann took hikers through an Acadien forest to a small cove where several Acadien families lived & fished and operated a small lobster cannery. Some great coastal scenery and 17 forest canyons on Fishing Cove trail.
The day ended with a great presentation by Marie Stradeski on “Trekking in Central and South America in particular Costa Rica and Peru. Some amazing colours, pictures, scenery and music were enjoyed by a nice crowd. A perfect way to end a great day of hiking …wanting more.
The festival is now going into its final weekend. Friday, Sept. 18th hikes include Franey, Freshwater Lake & Look off and Smokey Towers. Light rain or showers are expected today so dress accordingly. The last workshop of the festival – Outdoor Nature Photography with Wally Hayes takes place on Friday, Sept. 18th. Meet at Cape Smokey Provincial Park parking lot at 1:30 pm. Day 8 Evening presentation – “Hiking in Europe” with Lori Burke at 7pm. at Conference room, Glenghorm Beach Resort, Ingonish plans to attract a good crowd.