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Acadian Traditions

Since 1713, Acadian culture has thrived on Cape Breton Island. Celebrate this vibrant heritage through music, dance, crafts and traditions passed down through generations. From rug hooking to meat pies, the Acadian spirit lives on in every experience.

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Centre de la Mi-Carême

Centre de la Mi-Carême
4.6

Chéticamp & Area

École de musique RAVESTON Music School

École de musique RAVESTON Music School

Chéticamp & Area

Elizabeth Lefort Gallery

Elizabeth Lefort Gallery
4.6

Chéticamp & Area

LeNoir Forge Museum

LeNoir Forge Museum
4.5

Isle Madame

LeNoir Forge Museum – Blacksmithing Experience

LeNoir Forge Museum – Blacksmithing Experience
4.5

Isle Madame

Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life

Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life
4.6

Chéticamp & Area

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Explore With Reshma’s Cape Breton Island Tour

We invited Ottawa-based content creator @ExplorewithReshma to explore Cape Breton Island to experience our vibrant living cultures, coastal trails and unforgettable food. Her multi-day adventure brought her from Downtown Sydney to the Cabot Trail, with memorable...

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Get to Know the People & Culture on Cape Breton Island

Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is...

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Isle Madame

Take time to slow down and enjoy the visual adventure of driving around Isle Madame. Explore the coastlines. Soak in the Acadian culture and hospitality. Unplug and unwind in the refreshing ocean breeze and natural beauty.

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