Not just another pretty place. Here, you’ll find a lifetime of adventure packed on our 110-mile long island. Iconic topography gives way to a living history, where each cove and inlet reveals welcoming communities, distinct cultures, and stunning wilderness where activity runs wild.
Meander through old growth forests. Conquer highland mountaintops. The path less travelled? With this much coastline and breathtaking headlands, our paths are well-traveled—just like you.
Treat yourself to a beautiful night under the stars while listening to the waves crash on the shore. Cape Breton Island has plenty of options if you’re planning on spending time at the campground.
Find hidden coves tucked away into the rugged coastline as you paddle along some of the most beautiful coastlines in North America.
Scenic routes. Stunning trails. And all the terrain a gear-head could wish for. By mountain or winding coastal road, discover our Island your favourite way—on two wheels.
You’ve probably seen some incredible Instagram posts from the end of the Skyline Trail or the winding Cabot Trail road.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
Looking to visit some super epic waterfalls this summer as part of your escape to Cape Breton? Well we’ve got just the five for you to explore.
Follow Chris van den Berg on his Hidden Gem experience to Gairloch Mountain Falls, the Yellow Cello and Hunter's Mountain Chalet.
There are direct flights to Sydney from Toronto and Montreal and from other North American and European cities via those cities. If traveling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.
Getting Here and Around
