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Wilderness Wander: A Guided Walk at Taylor’s Pond
Sunday mornings, just outside of Baddeck, Join us for a Guided Wilderness Walk
October 25, November 1, November 8 and November 15, 2026 · 10 am to noon · $50 per person, tax included
Spend a crisp fall morning walking land that’s protected forever. Dan & Jen lead this two-hour walk along an old farm driveway and fields at Taylor’s Pond, part of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust’s Plaister Cliffs lands near Baddeck.
On the walk you’ll:
- Learn why the gypsum under your feet, known locally as “plaister,” makes this one of the rarest landscapes in northeastern North America
- Read the story of an old Highland settler farm going back to forest, from the apple trees to the golden tamarack
- Look for deer, fox, ruffed grouse, red squirrels and the eagles of the Bras d’Or
- Discover a wild seasonal treat along the way (we’ll keep that one a surprise)
- Finish with tea and homemade snacks on a farmhouse veranda overlooking the Great Bras d’Or Channel
Good to know: walks are limited to 12 people. The ground is uneven, so wear sturdy waterproof boots and warm layers. Late fall is hunting season, so a bright jacket is a good idea.