Bell Bay Hike
Next Date: Feb 27, 2021
Hike Nova Scotia and 15 host organizations offer the 2021 Winter Guided Hike Series from January to March across NS. There are over 35 hikes...
Welcome to Cape Breton Island on Canada’s Atlantic Coast
Cape Breton Island’s story is told in many ways. It’s etched in her craggy cliffs. Written in the trails that marble her face. Spoken in three languages and celebrated in her music and dance. Alive in the millennia’s old history of Unama’ki—Cape Breton Island’s true name, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. To know our Island is to know she’s an unyielding beauty, one which breeds a fierce spirit, resolute pride, and resilient communities knit together by tradition. Pjila’si, Cíad Míle Fáilte, Bienvenue—welcome to a place loved by many and home to a lucky few.
#1 Island in North America
Cape Breton Island has been ranked the #1 Island in North America by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Cape Breton Island was also ranked the #1 Island in Canada at the prestigious 2020 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. These awards honour the top travel destinations and companies around the globe.
Outdoor Adventure
You name it, you can do it on Cape Breton Island! Get ready to hit the slopes and ski down mountains looking over the Atlantic Ocean or snowshoe to epic winter vistas!
Cabot Trail
The 298-kilometer-long Cabot Trail is a winding mix of roadway, paths, stairs, and stunning beauty that takes you from unreal ocean vistas to quaint fishing villages.
Things To Do
Not just another pretty place. Here, you’ll find a lifetime of adventure packed on our 110-mile long island.
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Clean It Right
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Locals Know Blogs
7 Unique Places to Stay This Winter
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Many marvel at the breathtaking views Cape Breton has in the summertime, but have you ever truly appreciated unwinding in our gorgeous winter? These snowy escapes could become your new favourite way to recharge this season.
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Cape Breton's Epic Winter Bucket List
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Cape Breton is known for its spectacular beauty, vibrant living cultures and outdoor adventure and this is especially so during our winters. Winter is no time to sit back and let the season pass you by, it's full of adventure, events and hospitality.
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Eat Your Way Around the Island This Winter
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7 Cape Breton Waterfalls to visit this Winter
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When we think of waterfalls, the image that comes to our mind is tropical pools, cascading water, peace and calmness. But come winter, these waterfalls turn into a completely different scene. We have rounded up our favourite winter waterfalls.
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5 Winter Experiences Without Breaking the Bank
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There’s no need to break the bank when you’re looking to fill up a fun day on the Island. Here are just a few of the many options available to keep you and your family entertained this winter without spending the big bucks.
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3 Must-See Cross Country Ski Areas in Cape Breton
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The North Highlands Nordic Ski Club (NHN) was founded in 1977 by a small group of enthusiastic cross country skiers who shared a love of winter and of the splendid scenery in the Northeast Highlands Area of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
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5 Easy Cape Breton Snowshoe Hikes
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Come late November, when parts of Canada begin to be blanketed with snow, Cape Breton wonders if Mother Nature has forgotten her. Not a chance. Winter on Cape Breton Island is inevitable.
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Upcoming Events
La Magie de l'Hiver 2021 Skating Party
Next Date: Feb 27, 2021
Community: Chéticamp
La Magie de l’hiver, Skating Party Cheticamp Schedule of events TBA. Visit: www.lestroispignons.com www.facebook.com/lestroispignons...
Winter Magic 2021 Winter Activities
Next Date: Feb 27, 2021
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
La Magie de l’hiver, Cheticamp Schedule of events TBA. Visit: www.lestroispignons.com www.facebook.com/lestroispignons/ Contact: Jer...
Ceilidhs at Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College
Next Date: Mar 3, 2021
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s
Enjoy an evening of music with a Ceilidh at the Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College every Wednesday night starting at 7:30pm! Each we...
Easy to Find. Hard to Leave.
There are direct flights to Sydney from Toronto and Montreal and from other North American and European cities via Halifax. If traveling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.
Getting Here and Around