Live Music
On Cape Breton Island you will find tunes around every turn! Music is our heart and soul.
Not just another pretty place. Here, you’ll find a lifetime of adventure packed on our 175-kilometre-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.
Take a break and relax on the world-famous Margaree River. Let the currents carry you downstream as you dip your toes in the river.
Get an exclusive look into the lives of Alexander Graham Bell and his wife, Mabel Hubbard Bell.
See Puffins, Seals, & Eagles on nearby islands, narrated boat tours, 2 or 3 per day, rain or shine, family-operated with experienced guides, May 25-Aug 25. Puffins guaranteed.
The Acoustic Roots Festival offers a variety of music including country, folk, celtic, blues and bluegrass. The event features some of the best in East Coast music. Sept 1 - 3
Surrounded by my sculpture garden, enjoy sunsets & ocean views from your hot tub or deck in this unique creative space. Stay includes a private artist led tour of the sculpture garden and gallery.
With up to 5 people, let us guide you to one of Cape Breton’s best views, Cape Clear. At over 1,500 ft in elevation, you’ll have an unparalleled view over the highlands and picturesque Margaree River.
3 days & 2 nights accommodations in a Small Yurt or Lodge room or Large Yurt or Tiny house. Dinner, breakfast, hot tub and sauna access are included for each night. See listing for full offer details.
An intimate and personalized experience, led by knowledgeable local guides who will take you to "off the beaten path" locations you won't find in the guidebooks.
Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels with our cultural demonstrations. Witness the construction of a great kilt, learn some Gaelic & more! See listing for full details.
Proudly known as North America's 1st single malt whisky distillery, Glenora Inn & Distillery is located in a picturesque glen. Stay at one of the most charming whisky distilleries in the world.
Nestled in the gateway to the world-famous Cabot Trail, we offer spectacular camping & recreational opportunities. Experience glamping in our cabins, tiny houses or RV sites. See full listing for more
Join us and embark on a minimum two-hour adventure in search of different whale species such as fin, pilot, minke, humpbacks and others.
Stunning landscapes demand exploration. Climb a mountain. Explore the coast. Get outside and discover our Island’s adventurous heart.
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.
You won’t just see 18th-Century France, you’ll live it. Brush past marching French soldiers.
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.
A flavour 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.
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.
Highlands, links—this isn’t Scotland, but it sure plays like it. Some of the world’s finest courses and 175-kilometres of stunning terrain to explore. Golf was invented for places like Cape Breton Island.
On Cape Breton Island you will find tunes around every turn! Music is our heart and soul.
Wondering where to stay on your next snowmobile getaway? These 13 drive-up accommodations provide easy access to/from the trail system.
Calling all Skiing enthusiasts! We just picked up our winter passes and are ready to strap on the skis and hit the slopes at these 5 fun places.
Read through and see how many places, views, and experiences you can check off from this Epic Winter Bucket List!
Join Ashley MacDonald, one of our Adventure Ambassadors, on an outdoor adventure along the Cabot Trail. If you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or just the sound of nature, you'll enjoy this blog!
There are direct flights to Sydney from Toronto and Montreal and from other North American and European cities via those cities. If traveling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.
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