GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Fishing Cove Trail 
     County:          Cape Breton Highlands National Park 
     Ownership:       Dept. of Canadian Heritage 
     Trail Length:    16.5 km
     Season:          Year Round 


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911


DIRECTIONS

Cape Breton Highlands National Park.  Turn left off of the Cabot Trail, 27 km 
from the Cheticamp Visitor Centre. 


ACTIVITIES

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


DESCRIPTION

The trail descends 1100 ft down a river valley to a cove on the Gulf of St. 
Lawrence. There are back-country campsites at the bottom of the river valley but 
make sure you consult the Visitor Centre for a permit as there is a fee for 
camping.

The grassy area around the campsites was once a tiny community.  When camping 
here (or anywhere) remember to respect the environment and practice low impact 
techniques.  You will feel better about leaving this beautiful place if you know 
you have done your part in keeping it just as beautiful for others to see, and 
for the day you may return.

The trail travels through mixed woods and has benches along its edge.  There are 
many cherry trees here as well as other types of berry trees. For this reason 
the area is popular with many different bird species such as the Cedar Waxwing.  
Within the park, there is a bookstore, washrooms, picnic areas, parking, camping 
and pay phones. 

Near to the park are motels, other campgrounds, banks, gas stations, restaurants 
and a general store.

*N/I = No Information Available.