Cape Breton Search & Rescue

10/13/2026

Last Thursday evening, our team was at the Marion Bridge boat launch for a great night of hands-on training!

The crew worked on throw bag techniques and Mule extraction, building skills that are important when responding to challenging situations in the field.

A big thank you to the Marion Bridge Fire Department for joining us! It’s always great to train alongside other local emergency responders and learn from one another. 👏

Here are a few photos from the evening! 📸

09/29/2026

☀️ Sunday was a pretty great day to be outside doing what we love!

Some of our CBSAR members spent the day at the back of Mayflower Mall for a mock search exercise. We had a little bit of everything going on, including the drone in the air, the Argo making its way through the terrain, and Eastlink out capturing some of the training.

Mock searches give our members a chance to put skills into practice, work together, and get comfortable using the equipment and terrain they may encounter when we’re called out.

And honestly… with a beautiful day, sunshine and plenty of room to get the Argo dirty, we really can’t complain. 😉

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the families, friends, and communities forever changed by that day.

We remember the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, emergency personnel, and civilians who faced unimaginable circumstances and made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.

In the midst of tragedy, countless acts of courage, compassion, and selflessness were witnessed. First responders ran toward danger, not knowing what awaited them, driven by a commitment to protect and help others.

Twenty-five years later, the impact of that day remains deeply felt.

We hold in our thoughts all those who lost their lives, those who responded, and everyone who continues to carry the lasting effects of September 11.

09/05/2026

Heading out for an adventure this long weekend? 🌲🥾

A quick reminder: check the weather, know your route, pack for the conditions, and make sure someone knows where you’re going.

And if Mother Nature has other plans, it’s okay to postpone the adventure. The trails aren’t going anywhere! 😉

Plan ahead, stay safe, and have fun out there! 🧡

🌧️ Long weekends are made for adventures.

Maybe you were planning to take in the views at , explore the The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail, or climb Mountain for the incredible views in .

But sometimes, the weather gets a vote.

It can be disappointing to put an adventure on hold, but heavy rain can turn a familiar trail into a very different experience. Wet conditions can make rocks and roots slippery, reduce visibility, obscure trail markers, and make it easier to become lost or injured.

If conditions aren't looking great where you're headed, changing the plan doesn't mean giving up on the adventure. It means saving it for a better day.

Use the extra time to get ready for the next one:

✅ Check your gear and replace anything worn
✅ Charge your phone and backup power bank
✅ Download offline maps
✅ Review your route and prepare a trip plan to leave with a trusted friend or family member
✅ Pack the essentials for the conditions you may encounter

AdventureSmart reminds us that a safe adventure starts before we reach the trailhead.

🥾 Trip planning
🥾 Training
🥾 Taking the essentials

Sometimes the best outdoor decision is staying home and preparing for the next adventure.

Blomidon, Bluff and Broad Cove will still be there when the weather improves. 🥾🌲

08/30/2026

🧭 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺…

You never know when you might need us. And when that call comes, we need to be ready. 🌲🚨

The 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝟱𝟬/𝟱𝟬 helps make that possible by supporting the training, equipment and resources our volunteer teams rely on.

So if you’ve been meaning to grab a ticket, consider this your sign. 👀

𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘔𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵. 😉

🧡 From all of us at Cape Breton Search & Rescue, thanks for supporting the volunteers who are always ready to answer the call.

Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Monthly 50/50 Raffle Draw #53

08/22/2026

❗REMINDER❗
We are excited to present 2 of our AdventureSmart outdoor safety programs again at Rivers Wildlife Park this weekend and we would love to see you there! 🧡

🗓️ Sunday, August 23
⏱️ 10:00 AM AND 1:30 PM
📍 Two Rivers Wildlife Park, 4581 Grand Mira North Road

We offer a variety of outdoor education programs like Survive Outside and Paddle Smart plus others.

Please get in touch with us to book your free presentation:
📩[email protected]
📱902 562 2292
📍 We can come to you or you can come to us at our CBSAR headquarters in Sydney!

🤩 We can't wait to see you on Sunday!

08/15/2026

🧡 We are so excited to partner with our friends at Rivers Wildlife Park again to bring you 2 of our AdventureSmart presentations on the same day!

🚣 Please join us on Sunday, August 23 for our Survive Outside presentation at 10:00 A.M. and for our Paddle Smart presentation at 1:30 P.M.

😍 The presentations are included with regular park admission and we would love to see you there!

🗓️ August 23, 2026
⏱️ 10:00 A.M. & 1:30 P.M.
📍 Two Rivers Wildlife Park

Our AdventureSmart presenters offer a variety of FREE outdoor education programs. Please get in touch with us to book yours!

📞 902-562-2292
📩 [email protected]

08/09/2026

Our AdventureSmart volunteers have been busy planning for and presenting outdoor education events . 🧡

We are excited to partner with our friends at Two Rivers Wildlife Park for a Survive Outside AND Paddle Smart presentation!

🗓 Tomorrow! August 9, 2026
⏰️ 10:00 A.M. AND 1:00 P.M.
📍Two Rivers Wildlife Park

We hope to see you there!

Please get in touch with us to book any of our AdventureSmart presentations.

08/02/2026

🛟 There has been a drastic increase in popularity of recreational paddling.

🚣 With AdventureSmart's PaddleSmart presentation, we want to increase the knowledge, skills and abilities of those who want to paddle, and make them better paddlers.

Our CBSAR AdventureSmart presenters are hosting a free PaddleSmart session and we would love to see you there! 🧡

🗓 Wednesday, August 5
📍64 Brookland Street, Sydney (our headquarters) 😎
⏱️6:00 p.m.

🥽 This presentation is designed for youth and adults who want to paddle, whether it is using stand-up paddleboards, kayaks or canoes.

Our AdventureSmart volunteers offer a wide variety of presentations to help keep you safe however and wherever you enjoy the outdoors.

📱 Please get in touch with us to book your presentation and to learn more about what we offer for outdoor education. 📩

07/31/2026

😍 We are so incredibly fortunate to belong to a community that supports us in every way and in all that we do.

🌟 While we do have regular annual fixed fundraising events, we also rely heavily on community support in other ways.

⭐ There are a variety of options should you choose to support us at Cape Breton Search and Rescue:

😎 CBSAR is involved in a monthly Rafflebox draw which supports all search and rescue teams in Nova Scotia. We receive a portion of this draw and it helps to support our operations year-round.

📍 We also have a live Canada Helps link where you can donate to us.

🌳 At CBSAR, we feel tremendously privileged to serve our communities. Every donation directly strengthens our ability to respond to a lost person emergency in Cape Breton and beyond.

Thank you for your continued support!
Your CBSAR friends 🧡

This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.