Starry skies
Discover the wonders of the night sky during our weekend of star parties! Spend some special time looking up, learning, and peering through telescopes at the incredible night sky over the highlands. These parties coincide with the peak dates of the Perseids meteor shower, so plenty of shooting stars are in the forecast.
Star parties
Stars on the Plateau – guided stargazing hikes with a 360 degree view of the sky!
Next Date: Aug 12, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
The annual Cape Breton Exhibition runs August 12-16th! For well over 100 years, the CBEx has been a destination for friends, neighbours and...
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
Big Wave Summer Festival is a community-based series of events including Strawberry Tea, Square Dance, Poker Run, live local entertainment, ...
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Take a journey back in time every Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House. Through engaging animati...
Next Date: May 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Louis Arsenault is a great entertainer who’s been playing on the stages of Cape Breton Island for over 30 years. His versatile blend o...
Next Date: May 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
The Doryman Pub & Grill is a well-known music venue in Chéticamp on the Cabot Trail. Home of the Saturday afternoon fiddle matinee, the...
Next Date: May 15, 2025
A weekly session that takes place at the Blue Mist Tavern in Bras d’Or every Thursday evening, following up on the Rollie’s sess...
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Waterfalls are one of the natural wonders that remain epic to even the casual adventurer. Cape Breton Island has an awe-inspiring variety of waterfalls that will leave you wanting to search for more!
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.
Chart your own course for adventure. Sail the fog-free waters of the Cape Breton’s inland sea. Marina hop from port to port along the Island’s exquisite coast.
This region includes beautiful communities like Cape North, Bay St Lawrence, Capstick and Meat Cove.
When you come to Cape Breton hiking is something that everyone has to do! There are hikes for every age and every ability.
Not interested in camping? Why not try glamping? Stay in a Mongolian Yurt or a luxury geometric dome, sleep out in the stars or watch the ocean from your cliffside accommodation.
It is very hard not to fall in love with Cape Breton Island in the fall season. Read here why our ambassadors have fallen for this beautiful island, and perhaps why it will be a favourite for you too.
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
