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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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7 of Cape Breton’s Top Winter Activities

When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.

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Slow Down: A Winter Guide to Rest and Wellness on Cape Breton Island

There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over Cape Breton Island once the snow starts to fall. The hiking trails empty out, the coastline goes still and the pace of everything softens. Summer on...

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Hidden Gem – The North River Adventure

Join @capebretonhiker, Tammy Aucoin, as she explores Cape Breton's, North River!

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