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Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Where rural charm meets lakeside beauty

Enjoy rolling hills, quaint farms and friendly neighbours in a community that moves at a peaceful pace. Pick fresh berries or pumpkins on Boularderie Island and explore Canada’s inland sea—the Bras d’Or Lake—a haven for paddlers and sailors. Stay at cozy farm B&Bs, savour local flavours and spot bald eagles soaring above. Bras d’Or and Boularderie Island offer an authentic Cape Breton escape away from the bustle.

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Bras d’Or & Boularderie Island Area

A rural lifestyle is almost mandatory in Bras d'Or and Boularderie Island. This pastoral setting along the Bras d'Or Lake encourages a slower pace of life, the ideal place to embrace 'Island Time'.

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Waterfall Chaser – Challenge of a Hike!

Adventure seekers looking for a challenge should set their sights on Second Branch Humes River Falls.

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10 Unforgettable Experiences on Cape Breton Island

10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.

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