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Eco-culinary tour from a lodge in Cape Breton
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Enjoy a unique eco-culinary experience from this adventure lodge in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Forage hundreds of acres of private nature reserve composed of old growth Acadian forest, conifer and hardwood forests, open fields, meandering river, streams and ponds. Let our guides share with you the varied habitats of Cape Breton found, in microcosm, at this resort. Pick a bounty of edible wild plants and let your companion - a Canadian Eskimo Dog or a Norwegian Fjord horse - carry your harvest back to the kitchen. Depending on the season your pick includes Maple syrup, Fiddleheads, Chanterelle mushrooms, Sorrel, Clover, Mint, Ground Ivy, wild Apples and many more.
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After your morning foraging your chef will guide you through the textures, smells and flavours of the plants you have foraged. Together you decide how best to combine these flavours into a 4-course dinner menu. A practical hands-on experience in the kitchen with the chef allows you complete control over the creative process of fashioning your selections into individual dishes that will best showcase the ingredients. And to conclude you eco-culinary expedition, you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a dinner imaginatively created by yourself. For a true adventure experience, combine your meal preparation with some other outdoor pursuits. Summer brings hot and lazy days to this resort. Combine your culinary experience with some horseback riding or some of the best river fly fishing in Atlantic Canada. In the winter try your hand at driving a traditional sled behind a team of Canadian Eskimo Dogs. Whatever your choice, it will be a vacation to remember.
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| Season: year round |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle. |
| Suggested Clothing: Jacket, hiking boots, sneakers, long pants, shorts, t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, hat, rain gear. In the winter bring winter coat, snowboots, snowpants, hat, gloves, scarf, long underwear, wool socks, fleece or wool underclothes. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Equipment Provided: Riding equipment, fishing equipment, dogsledding equipment. |
| Transportation: Trips begin and end in at the ranch near Baddeck, Nova Scotia. You can fly into Halifax International Airport or the regional airport in Sydney, Nova Scotia with a commercial scheduled airline. From there you can take a chartered flight or drive a car directly to the ranch.
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| Accommodations: Accommodations at the guesthouse included. The building’s natural wood cladding, green, steeply-pitched, metal-tiled roof and natural stone accents allow it to blend effortlessly into its surroundings. Hand-crafted, wrought iron railings and paths lined with native stone enhance the rugged hillside into which the building has been set. Balconies and windows, strategically placed and opening onto incomparable views of the foothills of the Cape Breton Highlands or over the lush and fertile Baddeck River Valley, provide breath-taking panoramas of the beauty that surrounds you. This unique Guesthouse provides exceptional comfort in a simple yet elegant setting. The 8 suites, individually decorated with restful, autumn palettes, are beautifully appointed with hand crafted, solid native yellow birch furnishings and hardwood flooring to enhance the rugged beauty of the integrated, exposed hand-hewn timbers. Sheepskin area rugs, 100% pure cotton bed linens, topped with hand-made quilts that reflect the changing seasons, add just a touch of whimsy. On the practical side, the well-lit, three-piece baths are equipped with state of the art equipment, an endless supply of hot water and, to quench your thirst, chemical-free drinking water. Sound-proof division walls and concrete sub-floors ensure both a peaceful and quiet stay as well as your privacy. And, to further ensure healthy, clean air, the Guesthouse is a non-smoking facility. And, for your convenience, the Guesthouse is mere steps from the adjacent Interpretive Centre and your dining venue. The resort has an interpretive centre, lounge and bar.
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| Meal Information: All meals included. The lodge serves healthy gourmet cuisine. Devoted to serving healthy, organic food, the lodge grows fresh vegetables and herbs on the farm and in the greenhouse, and they raise their own Highland cattle beef, Blackface lamb, free-range poultry and fish. These efforts ensure the chefs are able to offer guests original, seasonal gourmet dishes, made only with fresh ingredients, year round. Top off your gourmet meals with a visit to the cellar to choose from a selection of local award-winning wines. |
| Guide Information: The 3 day package includes one day of guided wilderness foraging and one dinner preparation with the local chef. Guided activities such as fishing, horseback riding and dogsledding can be added to the package for an additional cost. |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures will average from 10 to 25 degrees celsius. Winter temperatures will average from 0 to -20 degrees celsius. |
| Comments: This is an adult-oriented resort. Kids 12 and older are welcome. |
| Trip Duration |
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3 days
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$540.00* per person
Double occupancy |
3 days
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$740.00* per person
Single occupancy |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax , 8.00% Provincial Sales Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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