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.
🌲 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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🌿 WALK THE WATERSHED 2026 🌊
Ready for an outdoor adventure? Join the Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Region Association’s Trails Committee for a Walk on the Wildside! 🦅✨
We’re hitting the trails for a spectacular visual survey of nature along Lynch River Road, guided by the amazing Charles Doucette, a highly-regarded naturalist from the Potlotek First Nation. Learn about local wildlife, plants, and the beautiful ecosystem around us! 🎒🗺️
📅 The Details:
* When: Thursday, July 16th @ 2:00 PM
* Where: Lynch River Road (Just off Route 4, near St. Peter`s)
🚗 Getting There & Parking:
* From the East (Potlotek Imperial station): Turn left onto Lynch River Road.
* From the West (St. Peter`s): Turn right onto Lynch Road (approx. 3 km from St. Peter`s Canal). Keep an eye out for the sign!
* Parking: Pull over and park safely along Lynch River Road.
📢 Want more hikes? The full 2026 schedule will be dropping on our Facebook page as soon as dates are locked in. Give us a follow there so you don`t miss out! 🗓️
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Our latest newsletter is here! Catch up on the news, upcoming events, and stories from around the Biosphere.
Check it out at the link in our bio 🔗
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Looking for the perfect weekend plans? The next Bras d`Or Watch is happening this Sunday, July 12th from 12 PM to 4 PM at Ross Ferry Marine Park (9685 Kempt Head Rd.)!
🌊 This exciting event is proud to be a part of Coastal Appreciation Week, supported by the Ecology Action Centre. There are incredible events happening all around the province, and we can`t wait to highlight our gorgeous biosphere!
☀️ The weather forecast is looking absolutely gorgeous for the weekend, so grab your sunscreen, bring the family, and come out to say hi!
Let’s explore, enjoy, and nurture our Bras d’Or together. 💙
For more details, visit: 🌐 www.blbra.ca
🔗 Link in bio for more Coastal Appreciation Week events
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Calling all nature enthusiasts, young and old👋
Come join the wild quest to explore and tally up the plants and animals on land and in & on the Lake! Let’s work together to celebrate and protect our beautiful biosphere. 🌿🐟
📅 When: Wednesday, July 8th | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Castle Bay Beach (Beach Road, Eskasoni)
It’s yours to explore, yours to enjoy, and yours to nurture. See you there! 🌊✨
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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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