Benjie’s Lake Trail
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
On the plateau at the top of French Mountain, this trail crosses wet barrens and evergreen forests typical of the highlands, ending at a sma...
Kingross Quilts and Fibre Art
Kingross Quilts and Fibre Art is the studio of international award winning artist Anne Morrell Robinson. It is located in the Big Intervale, historically known as Kingross, and overlooking the Margaree River in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The studio is open year round by appointment or chance and has an ever changing supply of fine quilts, primitive hooked rugs, painted floor cloths, wearable art, and dolls available for purchase. A classroom is available for small retreats, private or group instruction.
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Buffettfly Cottage
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
Three-bedroom vacation home on North Bay beach; queen, double and twin beds, two 4-pc baths (1 ensuite), full kitchen, satelite TV, Wi-Fi, l...
Cabot Discovery Tours
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Let us be your guide as you discover Cape Breton Island. Cabot Discovery Tours offers small group tours from Baddeck, NS and cruise excursio...
Fitzgerald’s Restaurant
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney Mines
Fitzgerald’s is a family restaurant specializing in Cape Breton hospitality, superb seafood and char-broiled steak. Our large, bright ...
Inverness Beach Village
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Inverness Beach Village overlooks a stunning 2.9-mi / 4.6-km sandy beach situated .15 mi / .25 km from the village of Inverness on Cape Bret...
Chiasson's Riverview Housekeeping Cabins
Chiasson’s Riverview Housekeeping Cabins are located in Margaree Forks, just off the famous Cabot Trail in beautiful Cape Breton Island an...
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There are so many hiking trails with phenomenal views in Cape Breton that it’s difficult to narrow it down to 5.
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Once again, your heart is pumping, you’re amazed and invigorated as you ascend to the top of Franey Mountain and your reward… a 360° view of the entire Clyburn Brook canyon and the Atlantic coastline from Cape Smokey to Ingonish! Simply breath-taking
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Gaelic for “white water”, Uisge Ban (ish-ka-ban) Falls is by far the most popular hike in the Baddeck area. This 4 km, 1.5 hour hike complete with picnic facilities attracts local and visitors all season long. Those visiting via the many cruise ships
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You’ve probably seen some incredible Instagram posts from the end of the Skyline Trail or the winding Cabot Trail road.
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The North Highlands Nordic Ski Club (NHN) was founded in 1977 by a small group of enthusiastic cross country skiers who shared a love of winter and of the splendid scenery in the Northeast Highlands Area of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
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One of the absolute best ways to see Cape Breton Island’s awe inspiring scenery, and meet other people passionate about getting outside, is by hiking its trails...
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Many marvel at the breathtaking views Cape Breton has in the summertime, but have you ever truly appreciated unwinding in our gorgeous winter? These snowy escapes could become your new favourite way to recharge this season.
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We all need some motivation to leave the house, put our boots on and hit the trails. Some do it to stay in shape, some do it to meet fellow hikers and some do it just to reconnect with Mother Nature.
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