Join me for a photography adventure in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada during peak fall colors! Cape Breton is a magical place in the fall, with foliage covered mountains meeting the ocean, valleys of orange and red leaves, and beautiful waterfalls. We will tour the famous Cabot Trail along the coast and through the mountains of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Why tour Cape Breton with me? I've been going there for 10 years and know the best views, waterfalls, and off the beaten path gems.

With a max of only 5 students, this is an intimate workshop with lots of my time available to you!

Discounted lodging is included if you pick the lodging package, otherwise I will be happy to help you figure out lodging as I have places in mind.

Travel and meals are not included.

This workshop is scheduled during normal peak fall colors around the Cabot Trail.

This is not a night photography focused workshop. The Milky Way core will be below the horizon for this workshop. We may still do some night photos but the main focus is fall foliage.

Bring camera gear for everything from super wide angle landscapes to long telephoto intimate landscapes and wildlife. If you have a drone this is a great trip for it, there are beautiful spots outside of the National Park. Make sure to follow all Canadian drone laws.

Bring clothing appropriate for weather from freezing to 80F, rain, and high winds.

Due to Canadian labor laws I am not able to accept Canadian citizens on this workshop.

• Oct 18-20 (3 nights): West Side of Cabot Trail — based out of Cheticamp
• Oct 21-23 (2 nights): East Side of Cabot Trail — based out of Ingonish

• Oct 18: Cheticamp — 1pm meet & greet (location TBD), lodging check-in, sunset photography, dinner
• Oct 19-20: Photography and exploring
• Oct 21: Sunrise photos, drive over to Ingonish on the east side of the Cabot Trail (roughly 1 hour 45 min drive) plus lots of stops for photography, lodging check-in, sunset
• Oct 22: Photography and exploring
• Oct 23: Sunrise and end of workshop

Moderate hiking on wooded and coastal trails with steep sections, hills, exposed rocks, roots, and loose rock beaches.

Plan for hiking between 1-4 miles each day as we explore views and waterfalls. Some days will have very little hiking. There are plenty of roadside views, so you could opt out of the longer hikes if you aren't able to do them.

The longest hike will be a hike out the Skyline Trail for the famous view of the Cabot Trail winding along the highlands at the edge of the ocean. See the photo immediately above this section for that view. This hike is about 2 miles each way, 4 miles total. It takes about 45 minutes each way. Easy hike, fairly flat, gentle downhill on the way out.

Please advise me of any mobility issues.

I obviously can make no guarantees that the weather will cooperate! This workshop is held rain or shine. But we will have plenty of things to photograph in this beautiful area.

Discounted lodging is included if you pick the lodging package ($1000 additional above workshop price). You will be staying in a private oceanfront cottage all to yourself at two different locations. My discount saves you around USD $500!

Oct 18 - Morning Oct 21 (3 nights) — LaPointe Chalets in Cheticamp

Oct 21 - Morning Oct 23 (2 nights) — Seascape Coastal Retreat in Ingonish

If you choose the non-lodging package and wish to book your own lodging, please look for places in/near the towns mentioned above for those dates.

Heads up that there will be a fair amount of driving for this workshop, anywhere from 1-4 hours total driving each day as we explore locations.

• Sydney (YQY): 2 hour drive to Cheticamp or Ingonish
• Halifax (YHZ): 3.75 hour drive to Cheticamp, 4.5 hour drive to Ingonish

You will want to book your rental car ASAP.

A $500 or $1000 non-refundable deposit is required to book your spot depending the package you choose. The balance is due by July 1, 2026.

Please fill out the form below to request your spot in the workshop. I'll check your equipment list to see if it will work for the workshop and I'll e-mail you back with information on how to pay the tuition online.

You must be 18 years of age or older. By filling out this form you acknowledge that you understand the weather and cancellation policies.