Welcome to the
Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere
The Biosphere is located on Cape Breton Island – Unama’ki, in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
Our Mission
It is our mission to engage all peoples in the balanced and sustainable development of the exceptional cultural, social, environmental and economic assets within the Bras d’Or Lake watershed.
Our Vision
We envision the Bras d’Or Lake watershed as a special place where communities are joined together in thoughtful promotion of environmental assets and responsible economic development.
Fall is a beautiful time to get outside. 🍁
Are you looking for a trail in the Biosphere to explore and discover?! Check out the trails and maps we have on our website
Link in our bio 🔗
#BrasdOrBiosphere #brasdorlake #capebreton #unamaki #UNESCOBiosphere
Our 2025-2026 impact report is now available! Enjoy reading about our intiatives and we hope to see you around the Biosphere.
Link in our bio 🔗
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🧡🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters 🧡🧡
September 30th is a day to remember all the First Nation children and families affected by residental schools.
On this day, take an opportunity to support, share or reflect by attending a local event, speaking with people in your community, finding a way to support or learn more.
🔗 https://orangeshirtday.org/
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#everychildmatters #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation #indigenous #firstnations
Come to our next board meeting! All are welcome
🗓️ Thursday September 17th 1:30-4
📍 Marble Mountain Community Hall 5653 Marble Mountain Road
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#yourbrasdor #biosphere #unamaki #capebreton
You can still visit the Dagmar Aaen docked at the Àros na Mara Discovery Centre!
The captain and crew are lovely people who have felt very welcomed in this community and really enjoy sharing their passion. Tours from 1-3pm today Sunday August 30!
🌲 Explore the Heart of the Biosphere: WALK the WATERSHED 💧
Join the Bras d`Or Lake Biosphere as we discover the beauty of the Nicholson Trail! This guided walk, "TREE TALK," will explore the personalities of the trees typically found in our wood lots.
This is a 3.15 km fairly level trail that takes you through a lowland forest of varying ages and species and along a beautiful riverbank. The trail is proudly built and maintained by the Biosphere Northeast Trails Association.
🗓 DATE: Saturday, AUGUST 22
🕒 TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 PLACE: Nicholson Trail, 1167 Big Baddeck Road
We are honored to have the walk guided by two incredible local experts:
🌿 Foncie Farrell: A graduate of Maritime Forest Ranger School with 34 years of experience in the woodlands department at the Port Hawkesbury Papermill.
🌳 Peter Christiano: Recently retired from 34 years as the owner/operator of Finewood Flooring, selling and promoting NS hardwoods in global and domestic markets.
This is an event for everyone!
💧 Please remember to bring water and lots of questions.
👥 ALL WELCOME
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Calling all nature enthusiasts! 📢
Join us for Bras d`Or Watch 2026 on August 1st at the
📍 Lions Club Marina in St. Peter`s!
We`ll be counting plants and animals on land, in, and on the Bras d`Or Lake. Let`s explore, enjoy, and nurture the biosphere together. 🦀🐟🦋
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#BrasDorWatch #CommunityScience #Explore #CapeBreton
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