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10 Reasons to Fall for Cape Breton Island

Bras d'Or Lake, Cabot Trail, Canada's Musical Coast, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton's South Coast, Coastal Adventure, Fall, Golf, Hiking, Motorcycling, Outdoor Adventure

Cape Breton is a beautiful island in any season, but there's one season where it shines brighter and that's fall!


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101 Things to do This Fall on Cape Breton Island

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Cape Breton's South Coast , Coastal Adventure , Culinary , Fall , Festival & Events , Fortress of Louisbourg , Golf , Hiking , Living Culture , Louisbourg and area , Music & the Arts , Outdoor Adventure , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality.


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Exploring Cape Breton Island with Ren Navarro

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Coastal Adventure , Culinary , Fortress of Louisbourg , Hiking , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

In June, Cape Breton Island welcomed Ren Navarro, a well-known advocate for diversity in the brewing industry and a passionate explorer. Ren’s visit to our stunning Island was a blend of historical adventures, local brews and breathtaking natural bea


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Coastal Adventures on Cape Breton Island

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Coastal Adventure , Outdoor Adventure

Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.


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Margarees

by: Adèle LeBlanc

Cabot Trail , Coastal Adventure , Outdoor Adventure

Whether you come for the fishing or relaxing on the River, a day at the beach, or a square dance in Southwest Margaree, you’ll leave refreshed and exhilarated, and ready to plan your return.


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St Ann's Bay & North Shore

by: Angelo Spinazzola

Cabot Trail , Coastal Adventure , Culinary , Fall , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure

The St. Ann’s Bay area starts at the Exit 11 turnoff on the Trans-Canada Highway and it goes right up until the base of Cape Smokey. The views that you get are super-breathtaking. In the fall, it’s just like a haven of colours.


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Louisbourg

by: Chris Bellemore

Coastal Adventure , Fortress of Louisbourg , Hiking , Louisbourg and area

When you get to a certain point, you look to your left and you see a towering lighthouse and you look to your right and you see this fortress, which is unlike being anywhere else, at least in Canada.


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7 Boat Tours & Charters on Cape Breton Island 

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

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

Chart your own course for adventure. Sail the fog-free waters of the Cape Breton’s inland sea. Marina hop from port to port along the Island’s exquisite coast.


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10 Unforgettable Experiences on 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, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.


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Get Your Heart Pumping! Cape Breton Adventures

by: Ashley MacDonald: Local Outdoor Ambassador

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Cape Breton's South Coast , Coastal Adventure , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

Get Your Heart Pumping with these extreme and active adventures! Try your hand at windsurfing, go whale watching, hop on a jet ski, fly in a helicopter, and more.


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Exploring the Island, on the Island

by: Riley Beaton

Cape Breton's South Coast , Coastal Adventure , Culinary , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

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


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