Legal · last updated 2026

Terms of Use

By using Harbor Quill (“the site,” “we,” “us”), you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

What Harbor Quill is

Harbor Quill is an independent editorial planning guide to the Cabot Trail. It is not a booking service, tour operator, or government agency, and is not affiliated with Parks Canada, Nova Scotia Tourism, the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, the Gaelic College, or any operator, lodge, or attraction named on this site unless explicitly stated.

Content ownership and accuracy

Text and original photography on this site are owned by Harbor Quill or used under license, except where credited otherwise. You may quote brief excerpts with attribution and a link back to the original page. Trail conditions, prices, hours, and seasonal dates referenced on this site change; always confirm current information with Parks Canada, the relevant operator, or the applicable institution before relying on it for travel planning.

Disclaimer and limitation of liability

This site and its content are provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Harbor Quill and its contributors are not liable for any loss, injury, or damage arising from reliance on information published here, including outdoor-recreation and driving-safety guidance, which is general in nature and never a substitute for current official sources or your own judgment on the ground.

External links

This site links to Parks Canada, tourism boards, operators, and other third-party sites. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, pricing, or practices.

Governing law and changes to these terms

These terms are intended to be interpreted under generally applicable legal principles; if any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. We may update these terms from time to time and will update the date above when we do. Questions can be sent through our contact page.