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The Barrachois Provincial Park is located in Ironville on Cape Breton Island (located 12 km (8 mi) south of Highway 125). Formerly a farm, this picnic park is situated on a knoll under a canopy of trees providing a secluded and shaded picnicking experience. Nearby fishing opportunities are available on the Bras d’Or Lakes. 

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The Ultimate 7-Day Fall Cape Breton Road Trip

Plan the perfect fall road trip on Cape Breton Island. This 7-day itinerary loops the whole Island, from Sydney to Inverness to St. Peter's, with the best fall colour hikes, cozy stays and where to eat...

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How to Eat Lobster Like a Local

On Cape Breton Island, lobster isn't a delicacy you eat with polite restraint. It's a bib-on elbows-on-the-table kind of meal, and it's not one to rush. Here's how to do it like a local, and how...

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3 Must-See Cross Country Ski Areas in Cape Breton

The North Highlands Nordic Ski Club (NHN) was founded in 1977 by a small group of enthusiastic cross country skiers who shared a love of winter and of the splendid scenery in the Northeast Highlands Area...

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