Bras d’Or Lakes is at the center of Cape Breton Island and it’s where Tom and I started and ended our drive on the Cabot Trail. It’s also a UNESCO biosphere site due to the unique combination of fresh and salt water.
We had one more day from a heat wave that hit North America and one more night to camp in Nova Scotia before taking a ferry to Newfoundland.
Having been disappointed by Broad Cove Campground in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the night before, we wanted to find a more suitable option… and we did!
Camping at Bras d’Or Lakes
Tom and I camped one night at Bras d’Or Lakes Campground located right on the lakeshore. It’s a large campground with all the necessities including water, electric, a dump station, showers, and laundry.
The campsites themselves are small and unappealing. However, Tom and I were able to get a site with easy access to the lake. It wasn’t exactly close to the lake due to the huge lawn separating the campsites and the lake. But the smooth lawn made it easy for us to drag our kayaks with little effort.
The people running the campground and the few people that were camping there were extremely dog-friendly. Aly had a great time racing across the lawn and making new friends… even if they were only humans!
You can view a few photos from our campsite and campground on the Carpe Diem Facebook page by clicking on the image below.
Kayaking at Bras d’Or Lakes
It was blazing hot when we arrived at Bras d’Or Lakes Campground and unloaded our kayaks but it was worth the effort. While exploring exploring up and down the shore, Tom and I saw a bald eagle, fish, tiny starfish, and many purple jellyfish.
After a morning of kayaking and running around the lawn at the campground, Aly was more than happy to relax in the camper while Tom and I explored the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. It was just a few minutes away in the town of Baddeck.
You can view a few photos from our kayaking on Bras d'Or Lakes on the Carpe Diem Facebook page by clicking on the image below.
Visiting the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Fortunately, the heat wave had passed and the temperatures in Baddeck were perfectly comfortable. We found a great spot in the museum’s RV Parking lot with a cool breeze and privacy for Aly’s nap!
While Aly got her beauty rest, Tom and I got schooled on Alexander Graham Bell. We, of course, knew about him inventing the telephone. But, while that may have been his most impactful invention for the general public, he contributed to the advancement of many industries including nautical and aeronautical. This museum was well worth the visit!
You can view a few photos from our visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site on the Carpe Diem Facebook page by clicking on the image below.
Exploring Baddeck
After visiting the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Tom and I left our camper in the big, mostly empty, parking lot and took Aly for a walk around town. We enjoyed a peaceful, and delicious, lunch on the deck at Tom’s Pizza… where “dogs are welcome and people are tolerated”.
Just because we filled up on pizza didn’t mean we were too full for ice cream. And, the Frozen Spoon, happened to be on our way back to the camper.
You can view a few photos from visit to Baddeck on the Carpe Diem Facebook page by clicking on the image below.
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