Sail the Bras d’Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: St. Peter’s
The Bras d’Or Lake in Cape Breton is one of the world’s premiere in-land salt water seas and Canada’s largest in-land sea. The Bras ...
Find Jill Franklin and her crew handcrafting Nova Scotia themed chocolates at her chocolate cafe in the heart of Cape Breton. You can even try a hand at it yourself while staying at the Iona Heights Inn (on location).
Jill’s signature flavours of maple, Glen Breton™, and the ever popular sea salt caramel have been shared amongst her family, friends, the Royals and even Hollywood’s elite. They are easily enjoyed, but not easily forgotten.
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Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
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St. Ann's Provincial Park
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s
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Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Wagmatcook
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