Blue Thistle Tours provide scenic guided tours and private hire throughout the spectacular island of Cape Breton. We offer a unique, personal feel, including custom-designed tours to enhance your island experience.
Tours are designed to encompass historic and cultural destinations such as Baddeck, a picturesque village nestled on the shores of the shimmering Bras d’Or Lake. Iona, a living history museum where you will experience the challenges faced by Cape Bretons European settlers. You may choose to step back in time to Louisbourg Fort, the largest reconstructed Fort in North America or ride the Cabot Trail often referred to as one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world.
Custom tours can be designed to experience our island cultural events such as Celtic Colours, a unique celebration of music and arts which takes place every autumn or to capture Cape Bretons spectacular Fall Colors along the Cabot Trail & Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Blue Thistle Tours aim to guide you through a historic journey to experience the strong sense of culture the Island holds, from lobster rolls, craft beers to local crafts & music. You will be transported in our luxury 12- seat Mercedes Sprinter passenger van, air-conditioned and specifically designed to provide the best viewing experience for our customers.
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
For nine days in October, amid the splendour of the fall colours, Cape Breton Island overflows with music, energy, and excitement as people ...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
The Glace Bay Heritage Museum is a vibrant heritage museum in the restored Old Town Hall (c 1903). Located along the Marconi Trail on Cape B...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Fired Creations is Cape Breton’s only Pottery Painting Café. Located in downtown Sydney, there’s a large selection of pottery, pai...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: New Victoria
On site of World War II fortification. 2-storey underground bunker with ammunition storage rooms and machine shops; Battery Observation Post...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
TALO Cafébar is Glace Bay’s spot to ‘take a load off.’ Located in the heart of Glace Bay, TALO is a licensed bar, restaurant and coff...
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
The Ruins Walk invites you to visit the original foundations of 18th-century homes and fortifications not featured in the reconstruction of ...
mber Buchanan has been working as a Ban-chleasaiche | Cultural Animator at Baile nan Gàidheal since 2013. Her ancestors are from the North Shore of Cape Breton Island and before that the Isles of Lewis, Harris and North Uist.
Ashley MacDonald is an outdoor adventure photographer from Cape Breton who can be found out exploring what the island has to offer. @lifeofashmac https://www.facebook.com/lifeofashmac/
Davey and Sky explore Delorier Island on Isle Madame as a part of DCBA's Hidden Gem Campaign.
Looking for the camping experience, but don't want to have to sacrifice the conveniences? If so, these glamping sites and one-of-a-kind cabins are for you!
Follow Chris van den Berg on his Hidden Gem experience to Gairloch Mountain Falls, the Yellow Cello and Hunter's Mountain Chalet.
Want to know more about the two Halifax Foodie Influencers who took part in our Lobster-licious festival? Check out this blog to see their pics and find out about their 3-day lobster itinerary around the Island!
My name is Tom and I am an outdoor enthusiast and photographer based in Sydney, Nova Scotia. I moved to Cape Breton from India in 2019 and immediately fell in love with this beautiful island.
Geoffrey & Stacey, former Toronto DJ’s, love for travel, networking & photography brought them to Cape Breton Island in 2017, with the hope to live a sustainable lifestyle. They also provide tours & experiences to help plan your Cabot Trail Journey!
