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Port Hawkesbury & Area

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As the gateway to Cape Breton Island, Port Hawkesbury offers visitors a warm welcome and a mix of culture, nature and local flavour. Explore the scenic Port Hawkesbury Community Trails, a 10-kilometre network winding through forests and along brooks. Visit the Customs House Artisan Incubator on the waterfront to browse locally made crafts and art. The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre hosts concerts, festivals and sporting events year-round. Enjoy live music at local pubs and céilidhs, or dine at Miller’s Tap and Grill for fresh seafood and steaks. Whether you're passing through or staying awhile, Port Hawkesbury is a perfect starting point for your Cape Breton Island adventure.

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Experience Cabin Fever in Port Hawkesbury

Discover the magic of winter in Port Hawkesbury, where adventure, great food and entertainment come together for the perfect seasonal getaway.

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Port Hawkesbury

Welcome to the "Gateway to Cape Breton Island". Make Port Hawkesbury your homebase for day trip ups and down the coast, or settle in and enjoy all that the Strait area has to offer.

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Winter Gems – Port Hawkesbury Community Trails

Looking to reconnect with nature while on Cape Breton Island? Or have supper by a fireplace on a cold winter’s night? Did you know that Port Hawkesbury has both of these along with some amazingly delicious...

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