Goat Island Walking Trail

Record #: ESK0059

Last Modified: 11 Apr 2019

Last Full Update: 04 Dec 2015

Location

Located In	Eskasoni
Where To Find Us	25 Goat Island Trail Eskasoni, NS
Areas Served	Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Contact

Website

eskasoniculturaljourneys.ca/

Description & Services

Information

Explore Eskasoni

Destination Goat Island is part of Eskasoni First
Nation and has a partnership with Eskasoni Cultural
Journeys. The Island includes a groomed walking
trail, picnic areas and various cultural sites.

The Goat Island Experience

Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beautiful trails of Goat
Island and be sure to watch for bald eagles that nest nearby
and make this area their home. Along the Goat Island Trail
you will see the unspoiled natural beauty of the Bras d’Or
Lakes, Canada’s Inland Sea. Meet interpretive guides who
will share Mi’kmaq history and culture through stories,
music and various demonstrations. Interpreters will
demonstrate their knowledge of medicinal plants, herbs,
how to construct a wigwam and the history of Eskasoni
and Goat Island.

The Story of Goat Island

Goat Island is located within the First Nations community of
Eskasoni and was originally called Indian Island. Goat Island
is so named because, during centralization, goats were
placed in the community for farming purposes. After they
began to eat everything in the community, the goats were
taken and placed on the island.

Come and Visit Goat Island!

For more information about guided tours contact:
Eskasoni Cultural Journeys
Sandra MacDonald, Tour Coordinator
Toll Free: 1-855-376-2422
Local: 1-902-322-2279
Fax: 1-902-270-3721
Email: info@eskasoniculturaljourneys.ca

Special Information

Tags	Cape Breton Connect ; Cultural ; Fall Fun ; NS Trail Guide ; NSNWA ; Recreation Categories ; Trails
Categories - General	Hiking Trails