The Bras d’Or Lake P-12 Creativity Contest 2012 “We Share the Lake” The Bras d’Or Stewardship Society and the Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Reserve Association invite homeschooled or public school students in Cape Breton to enter an art and writing … Continue reading →

Check out this new video about Canada’s 16th Biosphere Reserve!

Bras d’Or lake Biosphere Reserve – Board of Directors meeting is in the Boularderie area this month. Feb 9th 1 pm to 4 pm – Ross Ferry Community Fire Hall – ALL WELCOME!

In its year end review, the Cape Breton Post has put us on the list of the 10 Top Newsmakers for 2011! Check out the story 

We have received the official UNESCO Certificate designating the Bras d’Or Lake as a World Biosphere Reserve. It is a 13″ X 20″ parchment with the official seal of UNESCO and signed by the Director-General for UNESCO. It has been … Continue reading →

The Bras d’Or Preservation Nature Trust recently announced the designation of the “Mary Harper Nature Preserve” by the provincial government. “Mary Harper was a quiet, tenacious, courageous, and generous woman.  At the age of 79, she became the oldest person … Continue reading →

    Check out the latest Great Canadian Adventures interview with Teresa MacNeil – at her home in Johnstown.  

From Hansard: Monday October 3, 2011 Hon. Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to recognize the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes in Cape Breton, a body of water that forms a true inland sea, which … Continue reading →

The Annual General Meeting of the Biosphere Reserve Association was held on Sept.29th, 2011 at the Big Pond Fire Hall. Over 50 people attended a short business meeting, followed by an excellent presentation by Fred and Lynn Baechler, local hydrogeologists … Continue reading →

Photo Contest winners! 1st Place – Jody MacArthur, Sydney (Sunset at Ben Eoin Beach Campground)                     2nd Place – Mark Conrad, Bridgewater (Lighthouse in Little Narrows)           … Continue reading →