Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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Explore the geology at Presqu’ile’s rocky beach, discover the flora and fauna of trails in the Acadian and boreal forests, investigate the fascinating life in a bog, and dip your toe in the rich marine environment. Every weekday brings a new, hands-on adventure. Ask for details on locations and register at the visitor centres or campground kiosks.

Monday – Friday

July and August – 3 pm

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Surrounded by Highlands: Hiking the Salmon Pool Trails

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.

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10 of the Coziest Cabins in Cape Breton for the Unwinding Season

As autumn’s colours fade and the holidays approach, Cape Breton Island invites you to slow down. Between the busyness of fall and the rush of Christmas comes the Unwinding Season, a quiet, restorative stretch of time...

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Pick A Tune, Any Tune

The annual Guitar Summit concert serves as an obvious showcase for these world-class pickers, but this wealth of talent inevitably shines through in concerts throughout each Festival.

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