NOTICE: Due to wildfire risk, activities in the woods are restricted across Nova Scotia effective 4PM, Tuesday, August 5. Hiking, fishing and vehicle use are prohibited. Fines up to $25,000 apply. Learn More

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Outdoor & Adventure

Travel and Activities in Woods Restricted

Due to wildfire risk, Nova Scotia is enforcing temporary restrictions starting at 4 pm on Tuesday, August 5th. Hiking, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted. Violating these rules can lead...

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

August on Cape Breton Island: A Month of Music, Culture, and Celebration

Cape Breton Island is turning up the volume this August with a jam-packed calendar of events that celebrate the Island’s music, heritage, and community spirit. Whether you’re chasing the soulful sounds of a summer concert, clapping...

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Seasonal Inspiration

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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Outdoor & Adventure

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,...

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Outdoor & Adventure

Skyline Trail 101

An insider’s guide to the busiest trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

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