The recent late August downpour of rain which washed out the lone road leading into Meat Cove has added to the intrigue of this common destination – the northern most settlement in Nova Scotia. Year after year Cape Breton visitors head north at Cape North, travel through Aspy Bay (great mussels fished here), sail by Sugarloaf, turn towards Capstick, and take the windy dirt road all the way to Meat Cove.
According to Wikipedia: “The name Meat Cove, came from the smell of cooking meat that sailors could catch down wind as they approached the cove from many miles away. The cove was a place to lay away and hunt and get fresh water before sailing on.”
Our crew decided to unleash our own Armageddon on Meat Cove earlier this year! ( I did not smell any meat, although at this time in the day driving on a windy dirt road next to steep cliffs my Old Spice deodorant was wearing thin).
We made it!
Do you see Willy?
Debbie was so captivated by view we had to leave her there! We miss you Deb!
There is a "road" that takes you down to beach - anyone seen my muffler?
This is Willy and Hildegaard climbing rocks 
The Elusive Meat Cove Cave Dwelling Troll spotted and photographed!
Although the last couple weeks have been tough ones for the fine people of Meat Cove and the visitors that were stranded, we are sure that the recent attention this area has received and the stories of local heroes will bring more visitors here for many many years.
They will surely experience the rugged beauty of this great community as we did. On your next trip to the Cabot Trail, plan to visit Meat Cove, you will not be disappointed!
April
Amanda
Debbie
Wes Surrett
silverdartwillena
Hilda
sdlchad
Philippa
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