Strait of Canso Yacht Club
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
The Strait of Canso Yacht Club was established in 1964. As a member-run facility, the club depends on its members to donate their time and t...
Highlights
Temporarily closed – contact operator for updates.
Overview
Local artisans operate a seasonal gift shop offering quality hand-crafted items for purchase, including quilts and quilted items, knitted and crocheted hats, mittens and scarves, woven blankets, table runners and place-mats, wooden vases and bowls, keyrings and seam rippers, baby gift items and a large assortment of hand-made gift products.
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Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
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Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
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Barb's Quilts
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Traditional quilts, ready-made and custom; all sizes available. ...
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre is a focal point in the region, serving residents, tourists and the business community. It is a state of th...
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Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
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Louisbourg and area
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Winter
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Living Culture
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Winter
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Culinary
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fall
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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