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Cape Breton Island's Epic Winter Bucket List

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

Read through and see how many places, views, and experiences you can check off from this Epic Winter Bucket List!


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Iona & Area

by: Katherine MacLeod

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

Iona is commonly referred to as “central Cape Breton”. We’re in the “heart of the island” here, about an hour away from everywhere.


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Why the Celtic Colours International Festival is a “Don’t-Miss” Event

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton's South Coast , Fall , Festival & Events , Living Culture , Louisbourg and area , Music & the Arts

As autumn's vibrant hues cover Cape Breton Island's hills and coastlines, one event captures the season’s essence perfectly: the Celtic Colours International Festival. Held each October, this renowned festival blends music, culture and natural beauty


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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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10 Cultural Experiences on Cape Breton Island

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Festival & Events , Living Culture , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!


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Two of a Kind

by: Celtic Colours International Festival

Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Festival & Events , Music & the Arts

There’s nothing better than watching two musicians who just love playing music together.


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Songs for the Ages

by: Celtic Colours International Festival

Bras d'Or Lake , Fall , Festival & Events , Living Culture , Louisbourg and area , Music & the Arts

Before they were committed to memory and passed down and around through the ages, the traditional songs of today were once brand new.


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5 Places to Square Dance with Locals

by: Margie Beaton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton's South Coast , Festival & Events , Living Culture , Music & the Arts

While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.


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Celtic Colours Experience: By 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.


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The True Meaning of "Ceilidh" in Cape Breton

by: Celtic Heart of North America

Festival & Events , Living Culture , Music & the Arts

It's often heard around the island that there will be a ceilidh in this place, or that people are going to a ceilidh tonight, or will there be a ceilidh anywhere this weekend?


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