The 2008 Hike the Highlands Festival events are currently being worked on by our committee. Below is last year's events which includes opening & closing ceremonies and evening presentations.

                                2007 Hike the Highlands Festival Events  

September 14 -  Opening Ceremonies - Meet and Greet.... Heather room, Glenghorm Beach Resort,
                         Ingonish, at 8:00 pm.

September 15 -  Cape Breton Weather Watching,  Cape Breton is a real-time weather museum.
                        Traveling around the Island you can see the green flash in Green Cove, mirages in Mira,
                        fog in Fourchu, rainbows in Reserve Mines, crepuscular rays in Creignish and still be
                        home in time for supper. Bill Danielson, retired meteorology professor and author of
                        “Cape Breton Weather Watching” will be your guide on this tour of Cape Breton’s most
                        delightful and terrifying weather spectacles. Heather Room, Glenghorm Beach Resort,
                        Ingonish at 7pm.

September 16 -  St. Paul's Island, Billy Budge will share his experiences living as a lighthousekeeper's
                        son on St. Paul's Island...... Heather room, Glenghorm Beach Resort , Ingonish at 7 pm.

September 17 -  Acadian Frolic -Nathalie Arsenault, park interpreter, CBHNP. The Acadian
                        people continue to share their joyful spirit despite the hardships they have endured. 
                        Come and learn about the Acadian odyssey while being wooed by some Acadian
                        fiddling and step dancing. Cheticamp Outdoor Theatre, Cape Breton Highlands
                        National Park at  7pm

September 18 -  CATS!  - Nathalie Arsenault, park interpreter, CBHNP. You missed it on Broadway,
                        but don't miss it here...CATS!  The Musical!  Well, not quite, but come find out about
                        another type of CATS - The Cats of our national park!  Learn the facts about these
                        fabulous felines in one fun-filled hour! - Cheticamp Outdoor Theatre, Cape Breton
                        Highlands National Park,  at  7pm

September 19 -  The Wild Beauty of Kenya National Parks,  Marie-Eve Bissonnette and
                        Jean-Francois Bisaillon, a Park Warden at CBHNP, are back from a trip to
                        some of the most beautiful parks of Kenya.  They spent a month exploring the
                        coastal, grasslands and mountain ecosystems and then Jean-Francois extended his
                        trip to work with the Kenya Wildlife Service in Tsavo National Park.  Come
                        discover the people and  wildlife of one of Africa's incredible countries.
                        Heather Room, Glenghorm Beach Resort, Ingonish, at 7pm

September 20 -  Strictly for the Birds – Join naturalist and birder Bethsheila Kent for an evening of
                         birding info and insight.  Pointers on how to identify common birds and their songs,
                         easy and sure-fire tricks to assist you in zero-ing in on those elusive winged wonders
                         and an opportunity to share your favourite birding anecdotes.  From songsters to
                         soarers, the avifauna of northern Cape Breton is… well, strictly for the birds.    
                         Location - Chanterelle Inn, North River at  7 pm.

September 21 -  Wild Wonders of Diverse Landscapes - Marie Stradeski, coordinates the Heritage
                         Presentation and Outreach Education for Cape Breton Highlands National Park. 
                         Originally from Saskatchewan, she has enjoyed exploring the diversity of the highlands
                         via hiking and backcountry skiing as well as making discoveries by kayak within the
                         magnificent marine habitat.  She will share her favorite photos of these magical
                         experiences in Cape Breton and conclude with a short nature video that also celebrates
                         the wild wonders of her prairie home.
                         Heather Room, Glenghorm Beach Resort, Ingonish at 7pm.

September 22 -  Closing Ceremonies -  Heather room, Glenghorm Beach Resort, Ingonish at 7:00 pm.