Your Cape Breton Island Adventure Wedding | Elope to Nova Scotia
Want to elope to Nova Scotia, Canada? What about a Cape Breton Island Adventure Wedding?
Oceanside cliffs, stunning beaches, small coastal towns, delicious seafood, and beautiful wildlife. This is what you’ll get to experience throughout the Cabot Trail – one of the world’s most scenic drives. Imagine reading your vows cliffside, after enjoying a beautiful hike through forests. Toasting with a beautiful glass of champagne and looking out into the distance for whales.
Finish the experience off by exploring one of Nova Scotia’s beautiful beaches, or taking a kayak ride off the coast. In addition, you have the option to celebrate your shared vows by “glamping” in style at a Luxury Dome!
Elopement location: Canada, Nova Scotia, Cheticamp Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Elopement length: 6 hours
Meeting point: Meeting at the trail head or hotel.
Participants: 4 guests can join apart from the couple
Dog-friendly elopement: Dogs are allowed on most trails, but beware of moose and large wildlife.
Experience: Hike, Vow exchange, drive to different location, beach or other leisure activity
Sightseeing: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Climate: Alpine or mountain climate: Usually four seasons, with cold winters and mild summers.
Available: All Year Round
Recommended months: Beginning of May – Late October
Activity level: Moderate – Few hours hike or walk.
Meet your Nova Scotia Elopement Photographer
Hi!
My name is Tia. I am a wedding and elopement photographer based in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. My creativity and passion is fuelled by travel, nature, and deep emotions. I document unique love stories for those heartfelt, adventurous and carefree souls. I truly vibe best with those who don’t mind getting their dress a little dirty, enjoy living in the moment and truly appreciate the beauty Mother Nature has to offer. I am a huge extrovert, and love making new friends. You’ll find me spending my free time sea glass hunting on the beach, sipping on a coffee or paddleboarding in nearby coves. 🙂
Your Nova Scotia Elopement Itinerary
This is a sample itinerary for your Nova Scotia Elopement. The exact timeline of your Cape Breton Island Adventure Wedding will be adjusted to your needs.
12:00pm – Meet at trailhead of choice and begin the hike for your Cape Breton Island Adventure Wedding
1:30pm – Arrive at the lookout point and exchange vows
2:30pm – Descend back down to trail head
4:00pm – Drive to next location of choice.
4:45pm – Arrive at the beach for additional portraits OR head on our next adventure such as kayaking, stand up paddle-boarding, swimming, etc.
6:00pm – Photographic coverage of your Nova Scotia elopement concludes
Your Nova Scotia Elopement - Comments
If the weather conditions make it dangerous to proceed with parts of your Nova Scotia Elopement, the itinerary for your Cape Breton Island Adventure Wedding might be adjusted, There is possibility to reschedule your Nova Scotia Elopement by +-2 days under the condition that everyone is available.
Each Adventure Wedding in Nova Scotia is completely custom to each couple. We chat and figure out what scenery has the most impact on you, and what type of adventures you enjoy doing most. I’ll send you locations, and we decide which hike resonates with you most! From here, this will dictate the rest of the adventure. Each part of the day is completely customizable, and the 6 hours can be used however we feel is the best fit.
Comment on legal marriage: This is not an option due to the remote location of this adventure elopement in Nova Scotia.
Comment on LGBTQ: Open to any and all kinds of love!
What is included in your Cape Breton Island Adventure Wedding
6 hours of coverage with complete documentation of your entire adventure wedding in Cape Breton Island
Guidance through a hike within the Cape Breton Highlands on your Nova Scotia Elopement
1-1.5 hours at the hiking destination/lookout point to read vows, take portraits, etc.
An additional outdoor element such as a second photo location, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, etc.
Sneak peeks within 7 days of your Nova Scotia elopement
Online downloadable gallery with slideshow available within 4-6 weeks of your Cape Breton Island Adventure Wedding
Keepsake USB
Planning Assistance
60+ Fully edited, high-res digital images/hour of coverage
2-3 “Day-Of” edited images and a sneak peek gallery within 7 days
Elopement Guide for your Cape Breton Island Adventure Wedding
Park pass DAY fee (only if a longer duration pass was not already purchased).
Your Cape Breton Adventure Wedding does not include
Travel to/from the trail head and photo locations during your Cape Breton Adventure Wedding
Any park fees that extend a day use pass at your Nova Scotia Elopement
Travel Insurance
Accommodations
Celebrant for your Nova Scotia elopement
Meals
Champagne Toast
I recommend packing a picnic lunch OR including the picnic lunch add-on for your Nova Scotia Elopement.
Elope to Nova Scotia - Packlist
Bear Spray
Hiking boots for your Cape Breton Adventure Wedding
Water
Toilet Paper
Layers of clothing – it can get chilly during your Nova Scotia elopement
Bug spray
Bathing suit
Sunscreen
Rental Car
Snacks
First Aid
Hiking sticks
Change of clothes
Elope to Nova Scotia - Tipps & Infos
When you elope to Nova Scotia, come prepared with a comfortable hiking backpack filled with snacks, change of shoes, rain gear, water, toilet paper, and possibly bear spray. Hiking boots are recommended for the adventure portion of your Cape Breton Island Adventure Wedding. A car will be necessary to arrive at the meeting point and for the duration of the day, as there is no public transit or shuttles available. Bathing suits may be a desired bring-along.
The nearest airport is Sydney, Nova Scotia, though most international flights arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is a 4-5 hour drive from the Cape Breton Highlands. Bathrooms are limited, so toilet paper is handy. Ensure you are able to hike uphill/up steep inclines.
Avoid booking during Hurricane Season (End of August-End of September). Bug spray is very important! Beware of wild animals such as black bears, moose, coyotes, and more. Wind is chilly even in the Summer, so light layers are recommended.
Your Nova Scotia Elopement - Option Add-ons
Guests (up until 4 persons can come for free on your Nova Scotia elopement. However, they are only able to take part in the ceremony/vow exchange of your Cape Breton Island Adventure Wedding. They also must be physically able to hike to attend.
Accommodation – Includes a one night stay at a Luxury Dome or Cabin off the coast of Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia – 600 USD
Bridal Flower Bouquet – A choice of 3 variations of bouquets. – 300 USD
Boutonniere – Matching to the bouquet if applicable – 50 USD
Picnic Lunch – A charcuterie-style lunch box available, to be enjoyed at your own leisure. – 50 USD per person
