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The Dory Pub & Restaurant

Restaurants & Fine Dining

From fresh-caught seafood to Island-inspired fare, Cape Breton Island’s sit-down establishments are rich in flavour and rooted in place. Enjoy everything from relaxed local tables to upscale dining with unforgettable views. Wherever you eat, the Island’s authentic character and coastal warmth are always on the menu.

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Top 10 Things to Do This Fall — as Told by a Local

Fall is the best-kept secret on Cape Breton Island. From golden hour on the Skyline Trail to oysters, fiddle nights and a dram at Glenora, here are the ten stops worth building a trip around, plus...

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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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How to Eat Lobster Like a Local

On Cape Breton Island, lobster isn't a delicacy you eat with polite restraint. It's a bib-on elbows-on-the-table kind of meal, and it's not one to rush. Here's how to do it like a local, and how...

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