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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.
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...
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...
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.
Ensuring Snowmobile Safety: Essential Guidelines for Riders
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
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.
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...
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...
Ashley George’s Ski Adventure at Cape Smokey
Cape Smokey offers a ski experience that’s both easy to reach and impossible to forget. A short, two-hour flight from Toronto lands you right on Cape Breton Island, where you’ll find incredible coastal scenery, fresh powder,...
Skyline Trail 101
An insider’s guide to the busiest trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Explore Canada Ambassadors: Davey and Sky
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Explore Canada Ambassador: Ashley George
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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