Tours
We are pleased to provide several ways in which you can experience Goat Island – from guided tours to group tours, self-guided tours and customized private tours. No matter your choice, Goat Island is sure to leave a lasting emotional impact on all who visit. On week-ends, we welcome providing tours to groups or 10 or more if advance bookings have been made or visitors are welcome to walk the trails an have a self guided tour at Goat Island and connect with nature.
We have worked with amazing partners from Highland Village and Fortress of Louisbourg and created the Stories Island Trail that allows you to craft your own journey and visit each site and truly gain a new appreciation of the unique cultures that shape Cape Breton, past and present. To learn more and book you pass to our Storied Island Trail partners please visit https://storiedislandtrail.com/
We would be happy to work with you to accommodate your customized private tour requirements. Please contact Faye Sylliboy at (902) 919 2320 or Culturaljourneys@eskasoni.ca for more information.
Private Tours
We would be happy to work with you to accommodate your customized private tour requirements. Please contact Faye Sylliboy by phoning (902) 919 2320 for more information.
Guided Tours
Immerse yourself into Mi’kmaq life with a guided tour along the trail. Join one of our Mi’kmaq cultural interpreters who will take you to visit several villages along the 2.4 km route, each one offering a unique experience. Learn about our way of life and join in incredible experiential activities.
- Take part in a smudging ceremony
- Learn to make four cents cake over an open fire
- Learn the art of basketry
- Learn and join in our traditional dance
- Speak to our trading post merchant
- Enjoy Pow Wow drumming and singing
- Learn about hunting and fishing techniques.
Top this all off with a traditional snack of luskinigan and tea!
Guided tours take place twice daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Please book in advance.
Price :
Adults: $48.00 plus HST
Children (8+): $24.00 plus HST
Please contact Faye Sylliboy at (902) 919 2320 or Culturaljourneys@eskasoni.ca for more information.
Medicine Walk Tour
Join our passionate interpreter as information is shared with you on the natural medicines of Unama’ki. Our Elders have passed down their wisdom to us and we continue to practise the medicine teachings that have been shared from generation to generation. From the beauty of Goat Island, we will share information on our Nation’s natural plants and how to use these age-old medicinal remedies.
Tour duration – 2 hours. Available Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Price :
Adults: $42.00 plus HST
Children (4-16): $21.00 plus HST
Children under 4 are admitted free.
Unavailable until the end of August.
Kayak Tour
Meet Ryan Toney – Goat Island’s dynamic Kayak Tour guide. Join Ryan for an epic on-the-water experience, as he leads you on a scenic tour around his Goat Island home. Some tour highlights include viewscapes of picturesque fallen rocks, bird watching opportunities, along with views of mussel beds, eagle’s nests and Eskasoni’s Crane Cove fishery.
The Kayak tours take place once a day at 11:00 am on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Price :
Adults: $40.00 plus HST
Children (8+): $30.00 plus HST
Life jackets are mandatory and available on-site.
Self-Guided Tours
A self guided tour allows you to immerse yourself in our Goat Island Trail at your own pace. A walking map identifies all village locations and points or interest . While on your journey, we invite you to interact with the passionate and knowledgeable Mi’kmaq cultural interpreters in various village locations along the trail.
Available 9:30 – 3:30 Monday thru Friday.
Price :
Adults: $35.00 plus HST
Children (8+): $17.50 plus HST
Download Our Self-Guided Tour Map
Group Tours
Join us for a hands-on experience of Mi’kmaw culture and heritage. Enjoy our style of dancing, hunting, fishing, outdoor cooking, traditional drumming, and experience a smudging ceremony. Visit our Trading Post and take home a memory of your experience!
Group sizes are kept small to offer an immersed cultural experience (larger groups may be divided into two smaller groups). Your group also has the option to enjoy a delicious traditional meal of fish cakes, baked beans and our Mi’kmaq traditional bread favourite, Luskinikn.
Please contact Faye Sylliboy to discuss details for your group.
Price:
$750.00 plus HST
Storied Island Trail Tour
Experience the authentic stories and rich history of three vibrant cultures as you explore Cape Breton’s Storied Island Trail. Discover Mi’kmaw culture at Goat Island Trail (Eskasoni Cultural Journeys), step into Gaelic heritage at the Highland Village Museum, and immerse yourself in French history the Fortress of Louisbourg. Choose from guided experiences or craft your own journey as you visit each site and gain a new appreciation of the unique cultures that shape Cape Breton, past and present.
Visit storiedislandtrail.com for more information and took purchase tickets.
Cancellation Policy
We will work with to accommodate cancellations or rescheduling up to 48 hours in advance of your visit. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice will be subject to a fee.