Port Hawkesbury Trail System
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Conveniently located in the Town of Port Hawkesbury, this wonderful system of all-season trails will appeal to both the avid and casual hike...
Hearthstone Inn Port Hawkesbury
Overview
Stay at the Hearthstone Inn Port Hawkesbury, located minutes from the Canso Causeway, before you kick off your Cape Breton adventure.
The rooms have been renovated and are equipped with fridges and microwaves with an indoor pool and laundry facilities on site. Enjoy a visit to the Celtic Music Interpretive Center in Judique, a visit to a spectacular sandy beach, walk, run or bike on the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, or enjoy a tour and tasting at Glenora Distillery as you travel along the Ceilidh Trail to the breathtaking Cabot Trail. Don’t forget your camera!
Free parking, free wifi, onsite lounge and hearty breakfast served in the morning for $5.99 per person. Enjoy a hearty meal at The Hearthstone’s Country Kitchen Restaurant, opened in 1955. Enjoy home-cooked, Cape Breton–style meals!
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Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
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Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
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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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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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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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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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Cabot Trail
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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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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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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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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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Culinary
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Music & the Arts
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Winter
Discover the magic of winter in Port Hawkesbury, where adventure, great food and entertainment come together for the perfect seasonal getaway.
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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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