Cape Breton Highlands National Park 2014 Highlights and What is new in 2015. Presentation by Ms. Kelly Deveaux.

1. Parks Canada
in Cape Breton
From the magic of
living history to the
place where the
mountains meet
the sea.

2. Map
• Cape Breton Highlands National Parks
• Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
• Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
• Marconi National Historic Site
• St. Peters Canal National Historic Site
• Canso Islands National Historic Site

3. • CBH: Over 212,000 visitors (first-time visitor at 79%)
• AGB: Over 64,000 visitors (first-time visitor at 77%)
• FOL: Over 73,000 visitors (first-time visitor at 85%)
• From Canada (ON, NS, QC), USA, Germany
• More adult/senior visitor base
– Gentle Explorers and Authentic Experiencers
• Targeting young families and young adults in 2015
Our visitors in 2014

4. May 16 to October 18, 2015

5. Take in the stunning coastal scenery and meandering
hiking trails of Cape Breton Highlands
National Park

6. Equipped Camping
No tent? No problem! Hassle-free camping

8. Connecting with
visitors
• Parks Canada interpretation
staff personally connected
with over 26,000 visitors
• Roadside roves
• Daily guided hikes
• Paid evening programs

10. Skyline Interpretation Station
8867 contacts made – average of 134 participants daily

11. Seeing in the Dark
The adventure doesn't end at dusk

12. 2015 – What’s New?

13. Red Chair Challenge
Breathtaking locations across the island

14. oTENTik
Settle into outdoorsy comfort

15. New festival - Roots to Boots
June 11-14, 2015

16. New hands-on experience
Hike a trail. Plant a tree. Save a forest!

17. Hike a trail. Plant a tree. Save a forest!
Glasgow Lakes Extension
New Trail

19. Explore the life and work of the great inventor at
Alexander Graham Bell
National Historic Site

20. White Glove Tour
A behind-the-scenes tour of the Bell collection

22. Travel back in time at the Fortress of Louisbourg
National Historic Site, an 18th century French fortress
complete with citizens, soldiers, and even
chocolate and rum!

23. Have a blast
Add an explosive element to your visit with cannoneer training

24. Old Town Trail
2.25 km (1.4 mile) along the shore of Louisbourg Harbour

25. 18th Century Camping
A brand-new old-fashioned camping experience

26. Mouthwatering
Moments
• Period restaurants
• King’s Bakery
• Healing Gardener Tour
• Chocolate Treats
workshop
• Cooking demonstrations
• Wine Tasting
...and RUM

27. Louisbourg Rum Experience
Worth Protecting!
Learn how the sugar trade sweetened 18th century life

28. Merci.