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.
It’s a three-peat! Once again, Cape Breton Island was ranked #1 Island in Canada at the prestigious 2020 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The awards honour the top travel destinations and companies around the globe as rated by Travel + Leisure readers.
It’s that magical time of year when the temperature starts dropping and nature explodes with colour. With the autumn foliage on full display, it’s the perfect time journey into or iconic wilderness. This fall, be here.
Tourism businesses with the Clean It Right designation have completed a training program to ensure they are cleaning their establishment with the safety of their guests in mind.
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.
Not just another pretty place. Here, you’ll find a lifetime of adventure packed on our 110-mile long island.
Not just another pretty place. Here, you’ll find a lifetime of adventure packed on our 110-mile long island.
Sweeping cliffs, majestic ocean views, and miles of green—Cape Breton Island was made for golf.
Tammy Aucoin and Chris van den Berg are both local hiking and adventure ambassadors and nature lovers who reside in Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island. @capebretonhiker & @keepexploringcapebreton
My name is Riley Beaton and I am from Mabou, Cape Breton Island. I’ve always had a deep passion for adventure, the outdoors, and photography so getting to explore hidden gems on the Island that I love was very suiting and enjoyable. @rileybeaton2
Brittany is a local influencer who was born and raised in Cape Breton. Brittany’s biggest passion is creating unique spaces and experiences for people through design and wishes for continued growth here in Cape [email protected]
I’m Chuck Wrathall, a woodsman & photographer. I’m normally found hiking, camping, and practicing wilderness skills in the Cape Breton Highlands. Coffee in one hand, camera in the other. @chuckwrathall
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