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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Next Date: Jan 20, 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...
Next Date: Jan 24, 2021
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Live & Local with Aaron C. Lewis and Friends! Every Thursday from 5:00pm-8:00pm Enjoy a night of incredible local talent and your ...
Next Date: Jan 27, 2021
Surf ‘n Cider Sunday Every Sunday from 4:00pm-9:oopm Don’t worry about cooking this evening, come enjoy delicious batter...
Next Date: Feb 2, 2021
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Huntington
WINTER FROLIC EVENTS Feb. 2 Coasting, skating snowshoeing from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., weather permitting. Groundhog Day ceremonies beginning at 1...
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