Immerse yourself in the culture of Cape Breton Island with Celtic Colours Cultural Experiences. Break bread and share a home-cooked meal at one of the many community meals or visit a farmers’ market for locally-grown food and handmade goods. Be entertained and enlightened at a workshop or join in a square dance or a milling frolic. Get outside and enjoy the spectacular autumn scenery with a guided walk, hike, or boat tour. Hundreds of cultural experiences await you during the Festival, in communities all over the Island, where the culture has been maintained and nurtured for more than 200 years.
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Immerse yourself in an ancient Mi’kmaq culture at the Membertou Heritage Park, Touch, feel, and learn while experiencing first-hand th...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Purchase a dinner-theatre package from Theatre Baddeck (available Saturdays through July and August) and save 15% on your dinner from the...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Boularderie
Raspberry Cottage is a four-bedroom, 2,000-square-foot cottage located in the heart of Cape Breton Island, convenient to sightseeing in all ...
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
2 rooms (Q), ensuite 3-pc (S) & pvt 4-pc baths, SaTV, DVD, hairdryer. Full breakfast. Oceanfront home; hiking trail, bikes, kayaks. 5 km...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Bike rentals available year-round, including high-perfomance, touring, and hybrid bikes; snowshoes in winter. ...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
17 A/C units (Q,D), 4-pc bath, CBTV, Wi-Fi, coffeemaker, microwave, fridge; all no-smoking. Pay phone. ...
There’s no need to break the bank when you’re looking to fill up a fun day on the Island. Here are just a few of the many options available to keep you and your family entertained this winter without spending the big bucks.
It's often heard around the island that there will be a ceilidh in this place, or that people are going to a ceilidh tonight, or will there be a ceilidh anywhere this weekend?
The trail starts out somewhat wide and eventually narrows to a footpath in the woods – exactly what we wanted! We love hiking when it feels like
A 'Look Off' is a name maritimers have for a place where a motorist can stop their car and enjoy an amazing view!
A for Adventure is coming to Cape Breton! Where are they going to go and what are they doing? Well, that's up to YOU! Visit our Facebook page to vote on where they will go and what adventures they'll get up to!
Gaelic for “white water”, Uisge Ban (ish-ka-ban) Falls is by far the most popular hike in the Baddeck area. This 4 km, 1.5-hour hike complete with picnic facilities attracts local and visitors all season long. Those visiting via the many cruise ships
One of our favourite parts of this hike is the sound of the river beside you as you wander through the forest and see the stunning mountains of the Highlands around you.
This is a huge debate. Keep in mind, 100% say going around both ways is the solution to the problem…
