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.
Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island has called out to the hearts of travelers for 100’s of years. Inspiring their minds and reviving their spirits. Follow your heart, it will lead you to a journey of a lifetime.
Culture and heritage have carved out our communities along stunning vistas, highland crests, and historic sites. Follow the lively sounds of fiddles to Canada’s Musical Coast. Discover the rugged beauty and cliff-hugging curves of the world-famous Cabot Trail. Leave a piece of your heart in each corner of our Island.
Where the mountains meet the sea, you’ll find iconic ocean views, hiking trails, colourful fishing villages, and secluded beaches accessible only by kayak and sheer will.
Untouched by time, embraced by history. Step back into 18th-century colonial France to experience Île Royale—Cape Breton Island’s name given by the French—and walk the grounds of North America’s largest historical reconstruction.
Fog-free waters. Secluded anchorages. And, hundreds of coves and islands—chart a course on Canada’s largest inland sea and UNESCO biosphere to discover our boater’s paradise steeped in history.
Cape Breton Island has so many awesome places to explore and all of these places are right in our backyards.
There are so many hiking trails with phenomenal views in Cape Breton that it’s difficult to narrow it down to 5.
One of the absolute best ways to see Cape Breton Island’s awe inspiring scenery, and meet other people passionate about getting outside, is by hiking its trails...
There are two great ways to make your next trip to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park one you’ll never forget.
Louisbourg is best known for its world class reconstruction of its 18th century Fortress, but it’s also a nature lover’s paradise!
You’ve probably seen some incredible Instagram posts from the end of the Skyline Trail or the winding Cabot Trail road.
The trail starts out somewhat wide and eventually narrows to a footpath in the woods – exactly what we wanted! We love hiking when it feels like
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.
Next Date: Jun 28, 2019
Featuring over 80 shows and upwards to 200 performers. In addition, the festival includes an Eat Local program with over 70 restaurants show...
Next Date: Jun 29, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Wagmatcook
MAWIO’MI is the Mi’kmaq word meaning a gathering, composition (commonly used for Grand Council) the common word in mainstream society an...
Next Date: Jul 2, 2019
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
Hop aboard the fishing boat at St. Peter’s Canal, with Captain Scott and his first mate George. They deliver a Lobster 101 course that’s...
Next Date: Jul 4, 2019
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
From their home at Wentworth Park’s iconic bandshell in the heart of Sydney, Makin’ Waves combines a wonderful community atmosphere wit...
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
