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.

About the biosphere Our Initiatives

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.

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🌊 Let’s take care of our water and land! 🌍💙

It’s time for @eskfishwildlife annual Shoreline Clean Up! We are pulling together to show some love to our beautiful coastlines, and we need your help to make a difference. Bring your energy—we’ll supply the rest!

Here are all the details you need to know:

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Castle Bay Beach and Amagaudees Pond
🎒 Supplies: Clean up supplies will be provided!

🍕 The Perks:
To say a massive thank you for your hard work, pizza will be available at 12:00 PM (while supplies last)! 🍕 Plus, we will be running an exciting giveaway exclusively for our amazing volunteers! 🎉🎁

Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole time, every piece of litter we collect helps protect our local wildlife and ecosystems. Tag a friend you want to bring along in the comments below! 👇
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🌊 Let’s take care of our water and land! 🌍💙 It’s time for @eskfishwildlife annual Shoreline Clean Up! We are pulling together to show some love to our beautiful coastlines, and we need your help to make a difference. Bring your energy—we’ll supply the rest! Here are all the details you need to know: 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Castle Bay Beach and Amagaudees Pond 🎒 Supplies: Clean up supplies will be provided! 🍕 The Perks: To say a massive thank you for your hard work, pizza will be available at 12:00 PM (while supplies last)! 🍕 Plus, we will be running an exciting giveaway exclusively for our amazing volunteers! 🎉🎁 Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole time, every piece of litter we collect helps protect our local wildlife and ecosystems. Tag a friend you want to bring along in the comments below! 👇 . . . . . . . #capebreton #yourbrasdor #biosphere #unesco #unamaki

Request for Proposals
Project Manager: Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor

Are you someone who brings order to complexity, keeps people and projects moving, and can manage many deliverables at once without losing sight of the details? Are you excited by meaningful work that connects Atlantic Canada’s UNESCO-designated places – sites recognized for their natural heritage, cultural heritage, geological significance, biodiversity, sustainable development, and community leadership into a stronger regional tourism corridor?

We are looking for a consultant to help drive the Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor from planning into implementation. The successful candidate will take over the coordination of an on-going project with many moving pieces, including managing timelines, tracking deliverables, coordinating meetings and communications, following up with partners, organizing project documentation, and ensuring that this regional initiative stays aligned, on schedule, and moving forward.

Check out the RFP here.
https://www.fundy-biosphere.ca/careers/

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Request for Proposals Project Manager: Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor Are you someone who brings order to complexity, keeps people and projects moving, and can manage many deliverables at once without losing sight of the details? Are you excited by meaningful work that connects Atlantic Canada’s UNESCO-designated places – sites recognized for their natural heritage, cultural heritage, geological significance, biodiversity, sustainable development, and community leadership into a stronger regional tourism corridor? We are looking for a consultant to help drive the Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor from planning into implementation. The successful candidate will take over the coordination of an on-going project with many moving pieces, including managing timelines, tracking deliverables, coordinating meetings and communications, following up with partners, organizing project documentation, and ensuring that this regional initiative stays aligned, on schedule, and moving forward. Check out the RFP here. https://www.fundy-biosphere.ca/careers/

Love the Biosphere? Let’s protect and shape it together. 💚

​The BLBRA is looking for passionate community members to join our Board of Directors! Whether you’re interested in Trails, Communications, or Community Engagement and Learning (CEAL), there’s a place for your voice here.

​What it looks like:
​20–35 hours per year
​Attending board meetings every other month & the AGM
Meetings are typical 2.5 hours

​Supporting committees that match your interests
​Help steer the future of the biosphere! 🛶

​👉 Reach out directly to chair@blbra.ca to chat.
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Love the Biosphere? Let’s protect and shape it together. 💚 ​The BLBRA is looking for passionate community members to join our Board of Directors! Whether you’re interested in Trails, Communications, or Community Engagement and Learning (CEAL), there’s a place for your voice here. ​What it looks like: ​20–35 hours per year ​Attending board meetings every other month & the AGM Meetings are typical 2.5 hours ​Supporting committees that match your interests ​Help steer the future of the biosphere! 🛶 ​👉 Reach out directly to chair@blbra.ca to chat. . . . . . #capebreton #yourbrasdor #UNESCOBiosphere #BLBRA

Hi Naturalists! 🌿 Warmer weather means flora, fauna, and fungi are popping up everywhere. To celebrate, we’ve partnered with the Cape Breton Naturalists` Society for a "Walk the Watershed" field trip!

​🗓️ June 28th @ 9:30 AM

📍 Meet at the East Bay Hills Trail parking area: https:/maps.app.goo.gl//cR64nDxCmtXG5bXFA

​Come spot newly emerging forest plants, warblers, and more! This event is open to all ages and experience levels.

​👟 Prep: Dress in layers, wear good shoes, bring sun protection, water, and a snack.

​ℹ️ Trail Info: https://hikecapebreton.ca/short-hikes/east-bay-hills/

​Stay tuned to Cape Breton Naturalists` Society emails, Facebook, or www.CBNaturalists.ca as well as our socials and newsletter for more upcoming summer field outings in beautiful Unama`ki! 🌊

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Hi Naturalists! 🌿 Warmer weather means flora, fauna, and fungi are popping up everywhere. To celebrate, we’ve partnered with the Cape Breton Naturalists' Society for a "Walk the Watershed" field trip! ​🗓️ June 28th @ 9:30 AM 📍 Meet at the East Bay Hills Trail parking area: https:/maps.app.goo.gl//cR64nDxCmtXG5bXFA ​Come spot newly emerging forest plants, warblers, and more! This event is open to all ages and experience levels. ​👟 Prep: Dress in layers, wear good shoes, bring sun protection, water, and a snack. ​ℹ️ Trail Info: https://hikecapebreton.ca/short-hikes/east-bay-hills/ ​Stay tuned to Cape Breton Naturalists' Society emails, Facebook, or www.CBNaturalists.ca as well as our socials and newsletter for more upcoming summer field outings in beautiful Unama'ki! 🌊 🔗 Links in bio . . . . . . #capebreton #blbra #canadianbiosphere #unesco #unamaki

Check out the opportunity and apply here.

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Check out the opportunity and apply here.

In partnership with UNESCO`s 7 World Heritage Sites, 3 Global Geoparks and 3 Biosphere Regions in Atlantic Canada, we are pleased to advise you that the group is seeking proposals from experienced marketing agencies or consultants to emphasize the value of these UNESCO designations in Atlantic Canada.
If you`re creative, strategic, and ready to make an impact by helping sites communicate the UNESCO story to tourism industry partners across Atlantic Canada, we want to hear from you!

View the full Request for Proposals in English and French with submission details here: website: https://www.fundy-biosphere.ca/careers/

and PDF: https://www.fundy-biosphere.ca/.../Atlantic-Canada-UNESCO...
Deadline to submit: February 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Tag someone who should apply or share this with your network!
#MarketingRFP #RFP #MarketingOpportunity #OpenRFP #MarketingAgency #TourismIndustry #CanadianTourism #BrandGrowth #UNESCO #UNESCOTourismCorridor #AtlanticCanada
#atlanticcanada

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In partnership with UNESCO's 7 World Heritage Sites, 3 Global Geoparks and 3 Biosphere Regions in Atlantic Canada, we are pleased to advise you that the group is seeking proposals from experienced marketing agencies or consultants to emphasize the value of these UNESCO designations in Atlantic Canada. If you're creative, strategic, and ready to make an impact by helping sites communicate the UNESCO story to tourism industry partners across Atlantic Canada, we want to hear from you! View the full Request for Proposals in English and French with submission details here: website: https://www.fundy-biosphere.ca/careers/ and PDF: https://www.fundy-biosphere.ca/.../Atlantic-Canada-UNESCO... Deadline to submit: February 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Tag someone who should apply or share this with your network! #MarketingRFP #RFP #MarketingOpportunity #OpenRFP #MarketingAgency #TourismIndustry #CanadianTourism #BrandGrowth #UNESCO #UNESCOTourismCorridor #AtlanticCanada #atlanticcanada

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