Posted: Dec 29, 2020 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: December 29, 2020
David Anderson and Skylar MacDonald during a hike in the Cape Breton Highlands.(Submitted by Skylar MacDonald)
For many Atlantic Canadians, 2020 was the year of the staycation.
Following the advice to stay close to home during the COVID-19 pandemic was pretty easy for David Anderson and Skylar MacDonald a couple that has made a business out of exploring Cape Breton.
The travel bloggers, also known as Davey and Sky, document their adventures in Cape Breton and beyond on Instagram for their company, Davey and Sky Media.
They share images of the Cape Breton Highlands, beaches, quaint cabins in the woods, experiences like sailing in Bras d Or Lake and of course their two dogs with nearly 20,000 followers on the social media platform.
The emergency shelter on North Mountain.(Brittany Wentzell/CBC) comments
A specialized satellite phone has been installed in the emergency shelter on North Mountain.
Parks Canada has five emergency shelters between French Mountain and Big Intervale.
The shelters include a fireplace, wood, electricity and some benches in case travellers encounter problems in some of the more remote parts of the park. Four of the shelters have a landline to call for help.
But on North Mountain, that s not the case. The reality of telecommunication and connectivity infrastructure are quite challenging, said Anne-Claude Pépin, Cape Breton Highlands National Park resource management officer.