Driftwood Lodge

09/04/2025

This Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 pm at Freshwater Lake. Everybody welcome!

08/18/2025

This Sunday, August 24th, 7 pm at Broad Cove Campground's Outdoor Theatre (just a hop, skip and a jump down the road ~ 3 km).

08/07/2025

When you can't hike, Swim! The ocean beckons and the beach is spectacular!!!

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07/25/2025

🖌️ Paint Night in the Park! 🖌️

Join us at the Chéticamp Visitor Centre in Cape Breton Highlands National Park for a fun and relaxing “Paint Night” with local artist, Mathieu Lebrun. With scenic Cape Breton Highlands National Park as the inspiring setting, you will be guided by this experienced artist to create a wonderful, easy painting in two hours.

📅 Sundays in July & August
🕢 7:30 p.m.
🎉 $40 per person (tax included)
🎨 Recommended for visitors 12 years of age and over

Preregistration is required. E-mail [email protected] or call 902-224-2306.

07/20/2025

Paint Nights are returning to the park every Sunday through the summer at 7:30 pm, Chéticamp Visitor Centre. Everybody welcome! $40 per person, recommended for ages 12+. Come be inspired by the beauty of the area and the guiding hand of local artist Mathieu Lebrun.

07/18/2025

Middle Head certainly is a must do when visiting Ingonish. Join park staff for a Parks Day walk to enjoy the views and breadth of cultural and natural heritage of the area, July 19, 10 am.

🌿 Middle Head is calling!

One of Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s most iconic trails has been lovingly restored after years of storm damage. Now, it’s ready to welcome you back to experience its breathtaking views and rich heritage.

🌱 Celebrate Parks Day with us!

Join a special Meander to Middle Head with a park interpreter. Lindsay Marshall, Mi’kmaw Relations Advisor, will lead a smudge ceremony and share in the morning as we explore the trail, discover the new tri-lingual interpretive panels, and connect with this remarkable place—Kekanisk.

📅Saturday, July 19, 2025
⏰10:00am

✨ Bring a picnic and stay awhile—let nature work its magic.

06/18/2025

Some wonderful celebrations this Saturday, June 21, at Chéticamp Visitor Centre!

🎉 Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Cape Breton Highlands National Park! 🌄

Join us Saturday, June 21 at the Chéticamp Visitor Centre as we honour and celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of the Mi’kmaq in Unama’ki.

🪶 Schedule of Events:

10 AM – 12 PM
🏕 Teepee Building with Mi’kmaw Elder Lawrence (Lulan) Wells

2 PM – 4 PM
✨ Afternoon Celebration featuring:
• Smudging Ceremony
• Flag Raising
• Drumming, Songs & Traditional Music
• Storytelling
• Dancing
• Coffee, Tea & the beloved “4 Cent Cake” ☕

With special guests Elder Lawrence (Lulan) Wells, Graham Marshall, and the CBHNP Interpretive Team.

All are welcome. Come share in this day of learning, reflection, and celebration.

We’re honoured to celebrate this meaningful day alongside our Mi’kmaw friends and partners, sharing the stories, songs, and traditions that have shaped this land since time immemorial. ❤

09/16/2024

This Wednesday just 10 minutes from the lodge at Freshwater Lake (Ingonish Beach). A beautiful ceremony.

It is said that Grandmother Moon watches over the waters of the earth. Are you Interested in learning more about Mi’kmaq culture? Join Mary Louise Bernard for an Indigenous ceremony that celebrates women's teachings.

On September 18 visit Freshwater Lake at 7 p.m. for an evening of spiritual and cultural enrichment.

09/15/2024

For those travelling around to Chéticamp next week.

🖌️ Paint Night in the Park returns Monday, September 23, 2024! 🖌️

Join us at the Chéticamp Visitor Centre in Cape Breton Highlands National Park on September 23, 2024, for a fun and relaxing “Paint Night” with local artist, Mathieu Lebrun. With scenic Cape Breton Highlands National Park as the inspiring setting, you will be guided by this experienced artist to create a wonderful, easy painting in two hours.

🎨 Recommended for visitors 12 years of age and over 🎨
Preregistration is required. E-mail [email protected], call 902-224-2306, or register in-person at Chéticamp and Ingonish Visitor Information Centres or at campgrounds in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

For more information on special events in the park, visit: https://parks.canada.ca/.../cbr.../activ/calendrier-calendar

09/15/2024

Just another of our September guests.

08/09/2024

Coming soon to a beach near you…

08/08/2024

They pay me to be here!