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Cape Breton Island Travel Update
Last updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:20 pm State of Local Emergency in Effect for Richmond County Cape Breton Island is (mostly) open and ready to welcome you! A local state of emergency has been...

Best Fall Stops Along the Cabot Trail
Golf with a view, chowder that hits different in the fall air and fiddle music to end the night. Here's how we'd spend a fall road trip on the Cabot Trail.

The Ultimate 7-Day Fall Cape Breton Road Trip
Plan the perfect fall road trip on Cape Breton Island. This 7-day itinerary loops the whole Island, from Sydney to Inverness to St. Peter's, with the best fall colour hikes, cozy stays and where to eat...
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