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Hiking & Trails

From cliff-edge boardwalks over the Gulf of St. Lawrence to quiet woodland loops where you’re more likely to meet a moose than another hiker, Cape Breton Island packs Canada’s most varied trail experiences into one rugged chunk of Atlantic coastline.

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Your Guide to October on Cape Breton Island

There's a céilidh happening somewhere on the Island almost every night of the year, and this October that everyday tradition builds toward something bigger: the 30th anniversary of the Celtic Colours International Festival, running October 9...

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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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The Ultimate 5-Day Fall Cape Breton Road Trip

There are fall drives, and then there's the Cabot Trail in autumn. From late September through October, the 298-kilometre loop around the northern tip of Cape Breton Island turns into one of the most spectacular foliage...

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