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Discover Cape Breton’s rugged beauty through guided hikes, trail events and scenic tours. From wildlife and nature events to paddle, surf and on-the-water experiences, there is an adventure for everyone. Take on an outdoor challenge and explore our breathtaking landscapes for an unforgettable journey.

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Saturday Strollings on Sep 12, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include weekly walks and Kids & Family.

Oct

03

Saturday Strollings

Baddeck & Area

Sep 12 – Jan 23

Guided Mountain Bike Rides on Oct 12, 2026 in Coxheath, NS. Featured themes include guided rides and intermediate to advanced.

Oct

05

from
$12

Guided Mountain Bike Rides- Mary Ann Falls

Ingonish & Area

Sep 14 – Nov 23

Land and Culture Walk on Oct 13, 2026 in Iona, NS. Featured themes include History & Museums and experience.

Oct

06

from
$20

Land and Culture Walk

Iona & Area

Sep 15 – Oct 13

Guided Mountain Bike Rides – Clyburn Trail on Sep 10, 2026 in Coxheath, NS. Featured themes include guided rides and membership fee.

Oct

08

from
$12

Guided Mountain Bike Rides – Clyburn Trail

Ingonish & Area

Sep 10 – Nov 26

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Acadian Trail

Oct

12

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Acadian Trail

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 12

Celtic Colours International Festival Acadian Trail Guided Hike on Oct 12, 2026 in Ingonish Beach, NS. Featured themes include culture and entertainment and guided hike.

Oct

12

Celtic Colours International Festival Acadian Trail Guided Hike

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 12

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Corney Brook

Oct

13

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Corney Brook

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 13

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Aspy Trail

Oct

14

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Aspy Trail

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Oct 14

Celtic Colours International Festival: Aspy Trail Guided Hike with Hike Nova Scotia on Oct 14, 2026 in Ingonish Beach, NS. Featured themes include cape breton highlands national park and celtic colours international festival.

Oct

14

Celtic Colours International Festival: Aspy Trail Guided Hike with Hike Nova Scotia

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Oct 14

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Warren Lake

Oct

15

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Warren Lake

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Oct 15

Celtic Colours International Festival: Warren Lake Guided Hike with Hike Nova Scotia on Oct 15, 2026 in Ingonish Beach, NS. Featured themes include seasonal and sports and recreation.

Oct

15

Celtic Colours International Festival: Warren Lake Guided Hike with Hike Nova Scotia

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Oct 15

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Franey Trail

Oct

16

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Franey Trail

Ingonish & Area

Oct 16

Celtic Colours International Festival: Franey Guided Hike on Oct 16, 2026 in Ingonish Beach, NS. Featured themes include celtic colours international festival: franey guided hike and celtic culture.

Oct

16

Celtic Colours International Festival: Franey Guided Hike

Ingonish & Area

Oct 16

Celtic Colours International Festival: Franey Lower Loop Guided Hike on Oct 16, 2026 in Ingonish Beach, NS. Featured themes include cape breton highlands national park and celtic colours international festival.

Oct

16

Celtic Colours International Festival: Franey Lower Loop Guided Hike

Ingonish & Area

Oct 16

Poster

Oct

26

from
$5

Trail of Terrors

Inverness

Oct 26 – Oct 31

Witches

Oct

31

4th Annual Witches/Warlocks Paddle

Isle Madame

Oct 31

2027 CBRM Annual Scavenger Hunt on Jul 2, 2027 in Sydney River, NS. Featured themes include scavenger hunt and sydney, nova scotia.

Jul

02

2027

2027 CBRM Annual Scavenger Hunt

Sydney & Area

Jul 2 – Jul 10

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