The bustling ‘made from scratch’ roadside café, Dancing Goat Café and Bakery, is a favourite stop along the Cabot Trail for locals and visitors alike. With delicious sweet treats, fresh breads, artisanal sandwiches and soups, and lattes that would rival any top coffee house, the Dancing Goat is a culinary gem tucked in the hills of the Margaree Valley.
Serving breakfast and lunch all year long. We are wheelchair accessible.
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
After a day of fly fishing or exploring the beaches or hiking through the hills exploring with colors, there is no better way to end your da...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Nature paintings, fairy village and fairy crafts. Free little library and TARDIS on-site. ...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margarees
Waterfall Season Select! Egypt Falls Height: 18 m Distance (one way): 900 m Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Hiking Time: 20 mins Cellphone...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The Nest is a Par 3, 10-hole routing perched on the highest point of the Cabot Cliffs. This course offers interesting greens, with short gra...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
“Cape Breton offers a surprisingly large number of wonderful quirky museums. My favourite, by far, was the Margaree Salmon Museum.�...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
The oldest fish hatchery in Nova Scotia; produces over 250,000 Atlantic salmon and brook trout to support recreational fishing. Interpretive...
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.
