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Workshops & Learning

Cape Breton Island offers rich learning opportunities that dive deep into the Island’s culture, history and natural beauty. From language classes and artisan workshops to guided nature walks and cultural programs, there’s always something new to discover. Expand your perspective while connecting with the spirit of the Island.

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Locals Know Blog

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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Katie Returns: @Katiegoldie Returns to Cape Breton Island in Autumn

A 5-day fall itinerary on Cape Breton Island, covering the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Margaree, Chéticamp, Baddeck and Northern Cape Breton.

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Planning a Trip to Inverness? Here’s What to Know Before You Go

Inverness is one of Cape Breton Island's most beloved stops — a stretch of coastline where championship golf meets a wide sandy beach, a scenic boardwalk and a warm small-town welcome. If it's on your itinerary...

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