7 Unique Places to Stay This Winter

Winter

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.

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12 Days of Awesome Instagrammers, 2019!

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring , Winter

12 Days of Awesome Instagrammers

10 Cape Breton Waterfalls to visit this Winter

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Outdoor Adventure , Winter

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 around

Celtic Colours Experiences from Calum MacCrimmon of Breabach

by: Breabach

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Festival & Events , Music & the Arts

Callum MacCrimmon shares his experience on his 3rd Celtic Colours Festival in Cape Breton. Calum is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer best known as a founding member of the award-winning Scottish folk band Breabach.

Cape Breton Fall Guide for Instagrammers

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Fall , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure

Cape Breton is becoming one of the most sought after locations to Instagram in Canada. Use our hashtag #FallforCapeBreton to be entered into a great get away package!

7 Must See Museums in Cape Breton

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Fall , Fortress of Louisbourg , Living Culture , Spring

Looking for an educational experience while visiting Cape Breton? Hoping to immerse yourself in Cape Breton's rich history while traveling the island? Well, you're in luck here are 7 'Must-See' Museums in Cape Breton!

Plan Your Next Long Weekend in Chéticamp!

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Culinary , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure

Looking for a great way to spend your long weekend on Cape Breton Island? Chéticamp will wow you! Let two local ambassadors, Jeremy Smith of CB West Paddle Boards and Napoleon Chiasson, one of our Acadian cultural ambassadors, guide you!

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10 Unforgettable Experiences in Cape Breton Island

by: Adam Hill

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Coastal Adventure , Culinary , Fortress of Louisbourg , Golf , Hiking , Living Culture , Music & the Arts , Outdoor Adventure

10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, ceilidhs, seafood, golf and more.

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Last Call for Fall

by: Michael Dwyer

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Culinary , Fall

This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.

Two hikers stop to watch the sunset over the ocean

2 Amazing Hiking Experiences: Perfect Picnic on Franey Mountain and Skyline Trail at Sunset

by: Kristine Mills: Director of Marketing

Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

There are two great ways to make your next trip to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park one you’ll never forget.

A small beach sits between two rocky coasts

Escape to Nature: Hiking Fishing Cove Trail

by: Roman & Cecilia: Local Hiking Ambassadors

Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

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

A dense forest landscape and a small river

Surrounded by Highlands: Hiking the Salmon Pool Trails

by: Nicole & Colby: Local Hiking Ambassadors

Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

One of our favourite parts of this hike is the sound of the river beside you as you wander through the forest and see the stunning mountains of the Highlands around you.

A couple sit on a grassy hill overlooking the ocean wearing shirts that say #HikeCapeBreton

5 Amazing Hiking Events You Can’t Miss in 2019

by: Kristine Mills: Director of Marketing

Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Fall , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

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...