The Barra Strait Marina
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona & Area
Cape Breton Island boasts some of the best boating in the world. It is located in Grand Narrows at the Barra Strait Bridge. The Barra Strait...
Darby’s Old Church Kitchen is just that – a former church and community centre converted into an open kitchen, serving up good ol’ fashioned, home-cooked meals. With daily specials and our delicious Meat and Potatoes Sunday dinners, Darby’s is dishing up your very own Cape Breton experience. Don’t forget to try our hand-cut fries! Located in Central Cape Breton, just a short drive from the Highland Village Museum, visit Darby’s while exploring the road less traveled.
Open Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am-7:00pm
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona & Area
Cape Breton Island boasts some of the best boating in the world. It is located in Grand Narrows at the Barra Strait Bridge. The Barra Strait...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
About The Farmer’s Daughter Country Market: Located in the heart of Cape Breton, The Farmer’s Daughter Country Market was establishe...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Baddeck Lobster Suppers is family owned and operated, with over 100 years tradition of working in the fishing industry. Offering...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
Home to Charlene’s Multi-Award Winning Famous Seafood Chowder. A great family dining experience enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. ...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck & Area
“Casual dining with a professional touch” and a spectacular view of the Bras d’Or Lake makes McCurdy’s dining room one of Baddeck’...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
Overlooking the Bras d’Or Lake, Marble Mountain Estates (formerly Eileanan Brèagha Vineyards) is Cape Breton’s first and only estate wi...
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.
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
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!
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
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.