Le Buttereau Trail – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
The trail explores a spruce forest, old fields and foundation ruins on a “buttereau” (small hill) overlooking the Chéticamp River and G...
We are dedicated whale and wildlife watchers. This is our passion, it is all we do, and it shows in the type of tours that we run!
Your Cape Breton whale watching adventure awaits you. Join Pleasant Bay Whale Watching on an intimate sized tour, as we explore the coastal waters of Cape Breton and discover the area’s abundant wildlife and spectacular beauty. Our tours generally run 1.5 to 2 hours. Every tour is guided by an experienced captain. We interact directly with you to answer your questions and provide interesting and insightful information about the whales, dolphins, wildlife and areas we encounter.
The trail explores a spruce forest, old fields and foundation ruins on a “buttereau” (small hill) overlooking the Chéticamp River and G...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North Highlands
A one-stop shop. Where you can shop at leisure while we make you supper. Anything from a cheeseburger platter, to a hot pizza made to your l...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: North Highlands
Waterfall Season Select! Beulach Ban Falls Height: 21 m Distance (one way): 134 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 12 m Hiking Time: 5 minutes Ce...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Atlantic Salmon fly fishing guide on the famous Margaree River, as well as the Cheticamp River and other Cape Breton rivers on the Cabot Tra...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
Capt. Mark’s is Pleasant Bay’s most experienced whale watching company. Operating for 30+ years, Capt. Mark and his crew take yo...
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...
June on Cape Breton Island is when music fills the air, feet find rhythm on wooden floors, and communities come together in celebration of culture, heritage, and shared joy.
Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
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!
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
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.