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Outdoor & Adventure

Scale coastal peaks, wander fragrant forests or trace cliff-edge trails — Cape Breton beckons. Dramatic coastlines, hidden waterfalls and well-marked paths invite every adventurer. Whether you seek a gentle stroll or an epic trek, discovery comes naturally. Let our rugged beauty and warm spirit guide your next outdoor escape.

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Locals Know Blog

Top 10 Things to Do This Fall — as Told by a Local

Fall is the best-kept secret on Cape Breton Island. From golden hour on the Skyline Trail to oysters, fiddle nights and a dram at Glenora, here are the ten stops worth building a trip around, plus...

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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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Whale Watching on Cape Breton Island: What to Look For (and Where to Find Them)

There's something that stops you in your tracks when you first see a whale. Maybe it's the sheer scale of a humpback's fluke rising from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, dripping and impossibly large. Whatever it...

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