Nova Scotia

'Aggressive moose behaviour' shuts down trail at Cape Breton Highlands park

Parks Canada says it is monitoring the situation and will post new information when it becomes available.

'Visitor safety is Parks Canada's top priority,' says Facebook post announcing closure

Under the Wula Na Kinu (This Is Who We Are) process, harvester cards are issued to those with an ancestral connection to a recognized Mi'kmaq family name, and who are accepted by the Mi'kmaq Nation. (Submitted by Jason Dain)

The Skyline Trail at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park is temporarily closed because of "aggressive moose behaviour," says Parks Canada.

The trail offers views of the Cabot Trail and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

The announcement was made in a Facebook post Sunday morning at 11:20.

"Visitor safety is Parks Canada's top priority," said the post.

Parks Canada said it is monitoring the situation and will post new information when it becomes available.

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