GRÁ
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Bras d’Or & Boularderie Area
GRÁ is situated on a 150 acre sustainable farm located on the Bras d’Or Lake on Cape Breton Island. We produce various types of produ...
Cruise and Learn Adventure Sailing School
Overview
Learn to sail along the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of over 1,000 square km of inland salt water sea in the heart of Cape Breton Island.
Enjoy one, three, or five day adventures aboard the Eva Jade, guided by Captain Dan. Experience the excitement and thrill of the sea while learning the skills needed to explore the maritime world by sail.
Nearby Things To Do
Wildfire Pottery
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
Wildfire Pottery is a charming studio and shop set in amongst beautiful birch and maple trees on the Cabot Trail. Clay animals are th...
The Cellar Bar
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney & Area
Frequently referred to as a “hidden gem”, The Cellar Bar is tucked away in the undercroft of a historic bank building and is a welcome s...
Restaurant 100 Km at Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Chef Bettina showcases made-from-scratch dishes changing with the season depending on what is fresh and local. The menu includes unique vege...
Sydney Mines Heritage Museum & Cape Breton Fossil Centre
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney & Area
Sydney Mines Heritage Museum & Fossil Centre in Sydney Mines on Cape Breton Island focuses on the history and heritage of the town o...
Fitzgerald’s Restaurant
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney & Area
Fitzgerald’s is a family restaurant specializing in Cape Breton hospitality, superb seafood and char-broiled steak. Our large, bright ...
Locals Know Blogs
Bras d'Or Lake
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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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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
June on Cape Breton Island is when music fills the air, feet find rhythm on wooden floors, and communities come together in celebration of culture, heritage, and shared joy.
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Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Winter
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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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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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Culinary
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Living Culture
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Winter
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
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Bras d'Or Lake
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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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Culinary
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
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Bras d'Or Lake
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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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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fall
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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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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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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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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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Winter
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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