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Slow Down: A Winter Guide to Rest and Wellness on Cape Breton Island

There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over Cape Breton Island once the snow starts to fall. The hiking trails empty out, the coastline goes still and the pace of everything softens. Summer on...

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W for 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...

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Eskasoni

Nestled along the shores of Bras d'Or Lake, you'll find Eskasoni, one of five Mi'kmaq communities found on Cape Breton Island. Steeped in ancient history and rich in cultural heritage, here you'll have the opportunity to...

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