Experience the music and culture of Cape Breton Island at Nova Scotia’s Official Celtic Music Centre. Join us for great food, lively tunes and good times!
With year-round Ceilidhs, an interactive museum, gift shop, music demonstrations and more, it’s a lively and vibrant place. The Centre’s Ceilidh Pub offers a lunch menu of Nova Scotia home-cooked favourites and local drinks with live traditional music featuring some of Cape Breton’s best musicians. Menu features a delicious seafood chowder, traditional lobster sandwich and a variety of pub fare.
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
Discover Judique in Inverness County, rooted in Gaelic music culture since 1775 in the oldest Highland settlement on the Island, on scenic R...
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Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Come aboard It’s Now or Never for the ultimate sport fishing experience! Explore Nova Scotia’s masterpiece, beautiful Cape Breto...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Original landscape paintings, photography, limited-edition prints and archival reproductions. Gallery in operation for 40 years. The drivewa...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Port Hood Beach is a sandy and well protected beach that overlooks Port Hood Island and a rock breakwater. The water is calm and very shallo...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
Length: 9 km (5.6 mi) return Hiking Time: 2+hrs Type of Trail: compacted earth Uses (no snow): walking, biking, horseback riding, ATVs Uses ...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Mike’s E Bikes offers rentals of 26” electric mountain bikes, in the heart of Canada’s Musical Coast, in beautiful Port Hood, Cape Bre...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
Feel the adrenaline rush of battling some of the biggest game in the Atlantic Ocean—the giant Bluefin Tuna. Join Captain Andrew Rankin, a ...
As autumn's vibrant hues cover Cape Breton Island's hills and coastlines, one event captures the season’s essence perfectly: the Celtic Colours International Festival. Held each October, this renowned festival blends music, culture and natural beauty
As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality.
As fall blankets Cape Breton Island in brilliant hues, the Island’s culinary scene embraces the season with fresh, seasonal ingredients and comforting flavours.
As the crisp air of autumn descends upon Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a canvas of vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. It’s the perfect season to explore the Island’s world-renowned golf courses, where the beauty of the surrounding
Julia Chenu’s motorcycle adventure on Cape Breton Island showcases the Island’s allure for motorbike enthusiasts. From the picturesque French-speaking communities to the thrilling roads and trails, Cape Breton offers a unique and inspiring experience
In June, Cape Breton Island welcomed Ren Navarro, a well-known advocate for diversity in the brewing industry and a passionate explorer. Ren’s visit to our stunning Island was a blend of historical adventures, local brews and breathtaking natural bea
Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
Janet Barlow is the Executive Director of Hike Nova Scotia and a life-long hiker. Located in Halifax, but originally from Cape Breton, she is always happy to head back home for a hike. FB: @HikeNovaScotia; Twitter: @HikeNS; Instagram: @hikenovascotia
Not interested in camping? Why not try glamping? Stay in a Mongolian Yurt or a luxury geometric dome, sleep out in the stars or watch the ocean from your cliffside accommodation.
