The site where Guglielmo Marconi initiated the age of global communications: in December 1902, a wire antenna suspended from four giant wooden towers beamed an official wireless message across the Atlantic. Exhibits include a model of the original Table Head station, and remains of the tower foundation. Discover the scientists who pioneered today’s technology. Try your hand at Morse Code.
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Immerse yourself in the culture of Cape Breton Island with Celtic Colours Cultural Experiences. Break bread and share a home-cooked meal at ...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
New Name. Same Amazing View. Come check out our new look! Enjoy the waterfront view of our newly renovated restaurant – Saltspray, a...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
“The Original” Established 2007. Small Modern Bistro. Favorite Local Hot Spot. Voted Best Place to Dine in Sydney. Best Breakfas...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
Cute cozy country diner with great food and friendly people. They provide a great menu with plenty of options to suit all tastes. Their staf...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
This experience is not suitable for people with mobility issues. Journey into the depths of Ocean Deeps Colliery, a coal mine located beneat...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Port Hawkesbury
The Strait of Canso Yacht Club was established in 1964. As a member-run facility, the club depends on its members to donate their time and t...
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...
A nice steady climb along a well-worn path, Ben Eoin Trail leads you through large old Birch and Beech trees. At the top of the small mountain, the look-off offers views of East Bay of the Bras d’Or Lakes like no other. The 1.7 KM hike starts at the
Come late November, when parts of Canada begin to be blanketed with snow, Cape Breton wonders if Mother Nature has forgotten her. Not a chance. Winter on Cape Breton Island is inevitable.
To live fully on this island is to learn to love it through every season. Even on our coldest days Cape Breton offers up some wonderfully wintery ways to stay warm and experience the best our island has to offer. Grab your toque and mitts! We’re hitt
