North Highlands Community Museum

North Highlands Community Museum
North Highlands Community Museum
Open Gallery

North Highlands

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About

Interpretive exhibits illustrating lifestyle experienced by early settlers of northern Cape Breton. Exhibits include gypsum quarry, stores, church histories, shipwrecks, furnishings, school and transportation, forge, settlers’ garden. Extensive genealogy centre and archives, visitor information centre, c@p site. Weekly concerts and events.

Amenities

  • Gift Shop
  • Interactive Elements
  • Parking Available
  • Picnic Area
  • Walk-ins Welcome
  • Washrooms Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Locals Know Blog

Why the Celtic Colours International Festival is a “Don’t-Miss” Event

As autumn's vibrant hues cover Cape Breton Island's hills and coastlines, one event captures the season’s essence perfectly: the Celtic Colours International Festival. Held each October, this renowned festival blends music, culture and natural beauty.

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Motorcycling Cape Breton Island – To Ride or Not To Ride to Meat Cove

Meat Cove is the end of the world but it is a daunting drive and best kept for advanced riders.

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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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