Wabo's Pizza, Sub & Donair
Wabo’s offers a unique dining experience. Our traditional pizza shop (located on the upper level) operated year-round and offers take-out ...
Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life
Overview
Les Trois Pignons houses the Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life, an Acadian, cultural, genealogical and visitor information centre. Located in Chéticamp, on the world famous Cabot Trail, the museum joins the story of the area’s settlement with that of the evolution of hooked rugs. The gallery features traditional antiques and contemporary hooked rugs created by local craftspeople as well as masterpieces by world renowned wool artist Elizabeth LeFort. Visitors are also invited to watch rug hooking demonstrations and are encouraged to ask questions about the tools and techniques used by the talented Chéticamp artisans. Guided tours are available with bilingual staff members.
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Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge Trail
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Follow the route of the old Cabot Trail from Trout Brook as it gently climbs to a ridge midway up Jerome Mountain, offering views of the Atl...
Captain Zodiac Whale Cruise
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
From May until mid-October, Captain Zodiac entertains customers with sightings of: Finback whales (huge at 75 ft long) Humpback whales (en...
Gypsum Mine Quarry & Trail
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Gypsum Mine Lake is a 2.6 kilometre out and back trail located near Cheticamp that is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used...
Proud to be Lolas Hookers
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Available are hand made hooked rugs, hooking kits, small and large forms, t-shirts, feather paintings and more! We also take pride in repair...
Skyline Trail
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
French follows below | Le français suit ci dessous A dramatic headland cliff overlooks the rugged coast from the end of this level trail....
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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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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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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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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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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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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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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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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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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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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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Fall
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Hiking
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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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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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Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.
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