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Valentine’s Week on Cape Breton Island: Events, Dances and Winter Fun
Plan a winter Valentine’s getaway to Cape Breton Island with festivals, live music, comedy and seasonal events happening Feb 13 to 16.
A Golfer’s Dream: Adam Stanley’s 5-Day Cape Breton Island Tour
When Canadian golf personality Adam Stanley set foot on Cape Breton Island, he knew he was in for something special. What he discovered over five unforgettable days went far beyond what he expected: a mix of...
10 of the Coziest Cabins in Cape Breton for the Unwinding Season
As autumn’s colours fade and the holidays approach, Cape Breton Island invites you to slow down. Between the busyness of fall and the rush of Christmas comes the Unwinding Season, a quiet, restorative stretch of time...
Cabot Trail Food Truck Rally FAQ
Autumn on Cape Breton Island means golden hills, crisp air and the kind of coastal beauty that stirs the soul. And this fall, the Cabot Trail Food Truck Rally brings all that flavour to life. Over...
Explore With Reshma’s Cape Breton Island Tour
We invited Ottawa-based content creator @ExplorewithReshma to explore Cape Breton Island to experience our vibrant living cultures, coastal trails and unforgettable food. Her multi-day adventure brought her from Downtown Sydney to the Cabot Trail, with memorable...
5 Ingredients for a Snowmobiling Getaway!
Are you a fan of snowmobiling? Then you'll love our 5 top ingredients for snowmobiling around the Island.
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