JJ's Plant Based Eats
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
About JJ’s Plant Based Eats: Cape Breton’s first fully plant-based restaurant located in the Prince Street Market at 54 Prince Stree...
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Beaton Institute Archives
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Overview
The Beaton Institute is a cultural heritage archive mandated to preserve the social, economic, political, ethnic and cultural history of Cape Breton Island. The archive is also the official repository for the historically significant records of Cape Breton University. The Beaton Institute provides access to its holdings through adherence to recognized standards in the arrangement and description of archival materials, the development of research tools, and the provision of quality reference services. The Beaton Institute promotes inquiry through innovative public programming and community based initiatives and is centre for local, regional, national and international research. The Beaton Institute houses 2 kilometres of archival materials that include 3,200 manuscript collections, 250,000 photographs, 3,500 sound recordings, 2,000 video and film reels, 2,000 reference books and 3,500 maps and plans.
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Join Ashley MacDonald, one of our Adventure Ambassadors, on her latest outdoor adventure along the Cabot Trail this winter. If you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or just the sound of nature you'll enjoy this blog!
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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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Outdoor Adventure
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Winter
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What do you do when you’re feeling like you are in desperate need of a winter fix? Pick a date and then plan a strike mission to Ingonish, Cape Breton!
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In the last few years, winter culinary offerings have expanded greatly, and there are so many delicious ways to take a bite out of winter!
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With our lakes, rivers, and mountains, it’s easy to escape to your own winter wilderness getaway on Cape Breton Island. Luckily, we know of just the place that accommodates all kinds of winter enthusiasts and R&R seekers!
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Calling all Skiing enthusiasts! We just picked up our winter passes and are ready to strap on the skis and hit the slopes at these 5 fun places.
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