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Visit the Steel Grounds Café, located in Open Hearth Park. We offer baked goods from the Horizon Bakery, countless coffee kinds and a large food service menu.

Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Breakfast & Brunch
  • Gluten-Free Options
  • Kid/Family Friendly
  • Lunch & Picnic Stops
  • Open Year-Round
  • Takeout/Picnic Ready
  • Vegetarian / Vegan Friendly

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Winter Gem – I’d rather be fishing!

When you walk out onto the ice in South Harbour, flanked by the Cape Breton Highlands and one of the nicest beaches in Atlantic Canada and the Atlantic Ocean, catching a fish is simply a bonus.

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Top Fall Events on Cape Breton Island in 2026

Fall 2026 on Cape Breton Island brings a 30th anniversary Celtic Colours, the Island's first pro rodeo and a full slate of festivals and championships running September through November.

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Where to Find Fresh Lobster

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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