Not just another pretty place. Here, you’ll find a lifetime of adventure packed on our 175-kilometer-long island. Iconic topography gives way to a living history, where each cove and inlet reveals welcoming communities, distinct cultures, stunning wilderness, and more of the story.
Stunning landscapes demand intrepid exploration. Hike the boreal forest. Paddle to a secluded cove. Camp on the edge of a cliff. Discover our Island’s adventurous heart.
Through straits and canals, coastal communities and Canada’s only inland sea, get to know our corner of the Atlantic. From port to port, there’s plenty to explore by charter, tour, or on your own.
Our stories echo from coast to community. Hear them at a powwow. Feel them with each shake of cannon fire. Live our history in each uniquely Cape Breton experience.
You’ll hear it before you see it. A rhythmic drumming, the intermingling of three mother tongues, the soft tap of pointed toes, a flurry of fiddle strings—the heartbeat of our Island.
A flavor as unique as our destination. Small-scale and self-sustained, Cape Breton serves-up fresh ship to shore shellfish, succulent Atlantic lobster, and Island-inspired culinary delights with an East Coast twist.
Highlands, links—this isn’t Scotland, but it sure plays like it. Some of the world’s finest courses and 175-kilometers of stunning terrain to explore. Golf was invented for places like Cape Breton Island.
Coastal curves and endless adventure await you on Cape Breton Island. Through quaint communities, Highland peaks, and tree-fringed trails, you’ll learn the true definition of open road.
Discover one of Canada’s premier musical events. Throughout nine stunning fall days, catch international and local Celtic talent on stages across the Island.
Take in a coastal adventure where ocean giants await you. Time travel to an 18th-century French fortress. Learn the traditional ways of our founding people. Experience our Cape Breton Island.
Next Date: May 27, 2020
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The Inverness Capers Snowmobile Rally will take place on Saturday, February 22nd. Registration is 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Scotsville Fi...
Next Date: May 28, 2020
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
Join is for a unique adventure with our Starlit Skyline Night Hike and see one of the most famous hiking trails like never before! Included ...
Next Date: Jun 2, 2020
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Full schedule of events available on website. ...
Next Date: Jun 3, 2020
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Fresh hard-shell lobster and all you can eat chowder and mussels! Incredible! And while the food is amazing, so too are the stories behind t...
A 'Look Off' is a name maritimers have for a place where a motorist can stop their car and enjoy an amazing view!
Let us take you on a tour of one of Cape Breton's most historic regions, Louisbourg and area.
While COVID-19 has certainly limited our ability to get out and travel, we can still wander digitally. We've compiled a group of amazing locations that you can virtually explore in the safety of your own home.
There are direct flights to Sydney from Toronto and Montreal and from other North American and European cities via Halifax. If traveling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.
Getting Here and Around