Norm MacDonald is a guitar player and singer from Cape North who has been performing in the area for 30 years. With a crowd-pleasing repertoire of Celtic and folk songs, Cape Breton favourites, classics by the likes of John Prine and Steve Earle, and a few surprises, Norm—who is also a local paramedic—is a regular performer at the Markland, local farmers markets, Cape Smokey, and the Keltic Lodge.
No matter where you go on Cape Breton Island, you’ll find magical places to explore, guaranteed to be bursting with artisan studios and galleries around every corner.
Want to show off your Cape Breton adventure? Read through this blog to find your new favourite instagram hot spot this summer. Trust us, nothing says natural more than a nature photo.
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
Grab a pair of snowshoes and enjoy your latest winter adventure in Chéticamp along the Cabot Trail!
One of our favourite parts of this hike is the sound of the river beside you as you wander through the forest and see the stunning mountains of the Highlands around you.
Follow Chris van den Berg on his Hidden Gem experience to Gairloch Mountain Falls, the Yellow Cello and Hunter's Mountain Chalet.
Cape Breton is filled with incredible natural places. It's home to meandering rivers, rolling hills, cascading waterfalls and scenic lakes. These locations are beautiful in every season but they really shine in the fall.
In June, Cape Breton Island welcomed Ren Navarro, a well-known advocate for diversity in the brewing industry and a passionate explorer. Ren’s visit to our stunning Island was a blend of historical adventures, local brews and breathtaking natural bea