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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

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.

Cape Breton Island scenic destinations arranged as rainbow pride flag

Exploring 2SLGBTQI+ Activities 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 , Fortress of Louisbourg , Hiking , Living Culture , Louisbourg and area , Music & the Arts , Outdoor Adventure , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

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!

10 Unforgettable Experiences in CapeBreton 10

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.

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 travelling the island? Well, you're in luck here are seven 'Must-See' Museums in Cape Breton!

A historical fortress overlooking the ocean

Virtually Tour 3 Museums on Cape Breton Island

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Living Culture , Virtual Tour

3 of Cape Breton Island's museums are here for you to tour virtually from the safety of your own home!

Celtic Hearts : 'S e Ceap Breatainn Tìr mo Ghràidh | Cape Breton is the Land of my Heart - Some History of Gàidhlig Culture on Cape Breton 6

Celtic Hearts : Cape Breton Island is the Land of my Heart

by: Hannah Krebs

Bras d'Or Lake , Living Culture , Music & the Arts

Hannah Krebs works as a ban-chleasaiche | Gaelic Cultural Animator at Baile na Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum. Gaelic language, music, and square dances are some of her favourite things about Cape Breton.

Celtic Hearts : Dé tha thu 'g ràdhainn? | What are you saying?

by: Shannon MacMullin

Bras d'Or Lake , Living Culture , Music & the Arts

Shannon MacMullin is a Gàidhlig learner, singer and storyteller; a community educator, and the Cultural Experiences Co-ordinator at Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village. She loves dancing, making beauty in the world & bringing people together.

Suas e!

by: Celtic Colours International Festival

Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Fall , Living Culture , Music & the Arts

The Gaels celebrated their culture not in huge buildings or sculptures but in their songs. Their songs told the stories of the people, the land, good times and bad, love's lost and yearned for.