Welcome to the
Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere
The Biosphere is located on Cape Breton Island – Unama’ki, in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
Our Mission
It is our mission to engage all peoples in the balanced and sustainable development of the exceptional cultural, social, environmental and economic assets within the Bras d’Or Lake watershed.
Our Vision
We envision the Bras d’Or Lake watershed as a special place where communities are joined together in thoughtful promotion of environmental assets and responsible economic development.
🌊 Two Eyes, One Ocean — A Day of Science in Iona! 🌊
Join us Thursday, October 16 for Waters Flowing Together, a celebration of science, culture, and collaboration in the Bras d’Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere Region.
Explore ocean tech demos, storytelling, theatre, and music — and take part in a symposium connecting Western science and Mi’kmaq knowledge towards a sustainable coastal future.
📍 Iona, Cape Breton
🕙 10 AM – 5 PM
🔗 Register at the link in our bio
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🌊🦋 @BrasdOrWatch 2025 is almost here! 🐟🦅
Join us August 2 from 10am–2pm at the St. Peter`s Lion`s Club Marina for a hands-on nature adventure! 🌿✨
We`re calling all nature lovers — young, old, and everyone in between — to help us explore and count the incredible plants and animals in and around the Bras d’Or Lake. 🌺🦀🐦
It’s free, fun, and full of discovery! 🔍
📍 32 Lions Ave, St. Peter’s, NS
📅 August 2 | 🕙 10am–2pm
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🔬🌊 What do YOU see?
Dive into discovery this Sunday, July 13th from 1–4 PM at Ross Ferry Marine Park! Explore the shoreline, peer through microscopes, and help us identify all the cool plants and critters we can find. 🐌🌿
Fun for all ages!
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🌿🦀 Join us this Sunday from 1–4 PM at Ross Ferry Marine Park for an afternoon of nature exploration! Help us discover, collect, and identify the unique plants and animals that call this area home. Bring your curiosity — all ages welcome! 🐚
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🌊🦅 Bras d`Or Watch 2025 is heading to Eskasoni! 🦋🌿
Join us on July 3 from 1–4 PM at Castle Bay Beach for a fun-filled afternoon of exploring, discovering, and celebrating the rich biodiversity of the Bras d`Or Lake Biosphere! 🌱🐟🦀
Whether you`re young or young at heart, there`s something for everyone as we tally up the amazing plants and animals that call this special place home. 💙
📍 Beach Road, Eskasoni
📸 Don`t forget to bring your curiosity—and your camera!
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Get your binoculars ready—Bras d`Or Bird Watch is back!
Join us in St. Peter’s on June 7 from 6:30–7:30am for a morning walk through nature.
We’ll be spotting beautiful birds, including potential mating pairs, and logging our finds in iNaturalist!
📍Meet at: 8059 West Bay Hwy, French Cove (Billy’s driveway)
Bring: Binoculars, camera, and your love for birds!🦅
Let’s explore, enjoy, and nurture our Bras d’Or Biosphere.
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