GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Two Rivers Wildlife Park
     County:          Cape Breton County
     Ownership:       Province of Nova Scotia 
     Trail Length:    4.20 km
     Season:          May 15 to October 15


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911
     Special:         The nearest phone is at the park entrance.


DIRECTIONS

From Marion Bridge, travel 9km south on Grand Mira North Road, and the
park entrance will be on yourleft.  From Victoria Bridge, travel 14km
north on the Grand Mira North Road, and the park entrance will be on
your right.
 

ACTIVITIES

     Walking:             Y        Hiking:         Y
     Mountain Biking:     N        XCountry Ski:   Y
     ATV:                 N        Horse:          N
     Snowmobile:          N        Coastal:        N
     Loop:                Y        Wheelchair:     N
     Wheelchair Assisted: N


DESCRIPTION

Many of the trails in Cape Breton have a strong historical background. This 
trail is no exception.  The trail runs between the Mira River and Solmon 
River, hence the name, "Two Rivers".   The romantic can visualize how the 
Mi'kmaq once used these rivers as travel routes and fishing grounds.  It 
provided good land, natural meadows, as well as abundant fish and game.

European use began in the early 1700's once again as travel routes.  Eventually 
farms began to grow on the Two Rivers Park site.  In fact, the park land lies 
within a mile of where a sawmill existed in the early 1700's.  The land was  
worked and owned by Caleb Huntington then and was owned by his descendants until 
it was donated to the park.  

Presently, you can take in the beauty of the 
natural environment.  There are areas where the path travels through old forest 
allowing one to see beautiful old black spruce, tamarack, and various hardwood 
trees.  It is possible to witness the graceful powerful bald eagle soaring above 
the trees.

Check out the wildlife park while you are there.  It's very affordable.