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Outdoor & Adventure

A Golfer’s Dream: Adam Stanley’s 5-Day Cape Breton Island Tour

When Canadian golf personality Adam Stanley set foot on Cape Breton Island, he knew he was in for something special. What he discovered over five unforgettable days went far beyond what he expected: a mix of...

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Seasonal Inspiration

10 of the Coziest Cabins in Cape Breton for the Unwinding Season

As autumn’s colours fade and the holidays approach, Cape Breton Island invites you to slow down. Between the busyness of fall and the rush of Christmas comes the Unwinding Season, a quiet, restorative stretch of time...

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Events & Festivals

Cabot Trail Food Truck Rally FAQ

Autumn on Cape Breton Island means golden hills, crisp air and the kind of coastal beauty that stirs the soul. And this fall, the Cabot Trail Food Truck Rally brings all that flavour to life. Over...

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

Explore With Reshma’s Cape Breton Island Tour

We invited Ottawa-based content creator @ExplorewithReshma to explore Cape Breton Island to experience our vibrant living cultures, coastal trails and unforgettable food. Her multi-day adventure brought her from Downtown Sydney to the Cabot Trail, with memorable...

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Outdoor & Adventure

5 Ingredients for a Snowmobiling Getaway!

Are you a fan of snowmobiling? Then you'll love our 5 top ingredients for snowmobiling around the Island.

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Outdoor & Adventure

5 Easy Hikes in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park

We all need some motivation to leave the house, put our boots on and hit the trails. Some do it to stay in shape, some do it to meet fellow hikers and some do it just...

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Outdoor & Adventure

5 Easy Nature Walks on Cape Breton Island

Cape Breton Island is a paradise for nature lovers, offering breathtaking scenery and endless opportunities to explore the outdoors. For those looking for a gentle walk without big climbs, there are plenty of easy trails that...

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Outdoor & Adventure

Where to Find the Perfect Sunset on Canada’s Musical Coast

Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.

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Outdoor & Adventure

Ensuring Snowmobile Safety: Essential Guidelines for Riders

Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.

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Food & Drink

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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Arts, Culture & Heritage

Get to Know the People & Culture on Cape Breton Island

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...

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Outdoor & Adventure

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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