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Cape Breton Island
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Alive with vibrant culture and bound by its rugged coastline, Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island calls out to be explored. We hold our traditions close and it’s a tradition to share what we have with our visitors.

The Cabot Trail

The Cabot Trail

Experience one of the world’s most scenic drives. Rising from the sea, clinging to mountains, a winding staircase that will take you from majestic ocean vistas to quiet fishing villages.
Fortress of Louisbourg

Fortress of Louisbourg

Travel through time at the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest historical reconstruction of its kind in North America. Walk the streets where world powers fought for control of a continent.
Hiking

Hiking

Our island is renowned as a hikers’ paradise, a challenging beauty that calls out to be explored. Breathtaking landscapes await you.
Culinary / Shellfish

Culinary / Shellfish

From Ship to Shore to Chef, our bounty of fresh seafood beguiles tastebuds. Where delicious means something entirely new.
Living Cultures

Living Cultures

One of the first multi-cultural societies in North America. Where ancestry is treasured and deep, and alive in the roots of communities.
Coastal Adventure

Coastal Adventure

Leave your footprints on our shores...They will be welcomed by gentle waters and rolling surf. Anticipate larger than life encounters.
Ceilidhs & Kitchen Parties

Ceilidhs & Kitchen Parties

The rhythm of life here is defined by such gatherings. Feel its pulse during a square dance as you step to the jigs and rollicking reels.
Camping / RVing

Camping / RVing

Nestle into wooded havens of peace. Dream to lullabies from the ocean, wind and wildlife, as you enjoy one of our five thousand star accommodations.
Golf

Golf

Tee off across Our Island’s many options. Stunning terrain surrounded by sweeping cliffs and majestic ocean views. Golf was invented for places like this.
Boating Bras d'Or Lake

Boating Bras d'Or Lake

Chart a course on The Bras d'Or Lake, a UNESCO Biosphere and Canada’s largest in-land sea.
Hands on History

Hands on History

Delve into the mind of a genius, explore a 17th-century fort, or learn of our storied past. You may even learn something about yourself.
Artisans & Craft

Artisans & Craft

Watch our artisans create their treasures. These passionate masters reflect Our Island’s land, heart and soul. Art that speaks many languages.

Getting here from Ontario

There are direct flights to Sydney from Toronto and from other Canadian cities via Halifax. If travelling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.

Map

Leave no stone unturned, let our locals be your guide

Our locals know best, from the top ten experiences on each of our magnificent trails and truly unforgettable hidden gems, just waiting to be discovered.

The Cabot TrailCabot Trail
Ceilidh TrailCeilidh Trail
>Bras d'Or Lake Scenic DriveBras d'Or Lake Scenic Drive
Fleur-de-lis TrailFleur-de-lis Trail
Marconi Trail - Metro Cape BretonMarconi Trail - Metro CB

Did you know?

Cape Breton Island was ranked #1 Island Destination in Continental North America and #3 in the WORLD. — Travel + Leisure
The Cabot Trail, a stunningly beautiful loop around the northern portion of the Island, has been called the "best road trip". — Lonely Planet — Ahead of Trump Golf Links Ferry Point
Cabot Cliffs, often called the "Pebble Beach of Canada", was ranked Best New Course in the World 2015. — Golf Digest
Celtic Colours International Festival draws the finest musicians and thousands of people to the Island to experience North America's only living Celtic culture.
The Bras d'Or Lake, a saltwater inland sea and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, has been called one of the finest sailing destinations in the world.
The exchange rate for the Canadian dollar is hovering around 70 cents to the U.S. Dollar — a 13-year low, which gives Americans about a 30% discount on Canadian prices. — Travel + Leisure
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