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Discover Downtown Sydney’s self-guided walking tour of our art and cultural installations!

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We encourage you to take lots of pictures, and we would love for you to tag us on Facebook and Instagram @DowntownSydney so we can see all the great memories being made in our little piece of beautiful Cape Breton Island – Unama’ki.

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7 Patios to Visit This Summer

Sit back, relax and enjoy a meal on one of Cape Breton Island's many patios. Whether you're oceanside, beachside or buried in the mountains, you won't regret exploring these patio options.

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Top Fall Events on Cape Breton Island in 2026

Fall 2026 on Cape Breton Island brings a 30th anniversary Celtic Colours, the Island's first pro rodeo and a full slate of festivals and championships running September through November.

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Suas e!

The Gaels celebrated their culture not in huge buildings or sculptures but in their songs. Their songs told the stories of the people, the land, good times and bad, love's lost and yearned for.

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