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Cape Breton Island’s culture runs deep and is shaped by the Mi’kmaq, Acadians, Gaelic settlers and others who call this place home. Discover rich traditions, enduring craftsmanship, and vibrant expressions of identity. From centuries-old customs to contemporary creativity, our heritage lives through language, art and the stories passed down in every community.
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Winter in Cape Breton: Skiing, Snowmobiling & Snowshoeing Guide
When the snow falls on Cape Breton Island, the crowds thin out, the trails go quiet and the pace slows down. We get more snow than anywhere else in the Maritime Provinces, and everything here is...
Your Guide to October on Cape Breton Island
There's a céilidh happening somewhere on the Island almost every night of the year, and this October that everyday tradition builds toward something bigger: the 30th anniversary of the Celtic Colours International Festival, running October 9...
Best Fall Stops Along the Cabot Trail
Golf with a view, chowder that hits different in the fall air and fiddle music to end the night. Here's how we'd spend a fall road trip on the Cabot Trail.
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