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.
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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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
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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.
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🌊 Two Eyes, One Ocean — A Day of Science in Iona! 🌊
Join us Thursday, October 16 for Waters Flowing Together, a celebration of science, culture, and collaboration in the Bras d’Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere Region.
Explore ocean tech demos, storytelling, theatre, and music — and take part in a symposium connecting Western science and Mi’kmaq knowledge towards a sustainable coastal future.
📍 Iona, Cape Breton
🕙 10 AM – 5 PM
🔗 Register at the link in our bio
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Our Partners
