Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Be inspired by the fascinating life and work of Alexander Graham Bell – inventor, scientist, teacher, and devoted family man. Wake up your...
National Historic Sites
One small Island with big impact. Glimpse into the mind of a genius. Have a blast firing a 17th-century cannon. Stand on the same shores that launched the first transatlantic wireless message. Through four National Historic Sites, discover Cape Breton Island’s history from a global perspective.
National Historic Sites
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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
A mighty adventure is waiting for you! Surrounded by Cape Breton’s rocky shoreline, the Fortress of Louisbourg brings you back to Fre...
Rum: The Spirit of Louisbourg
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Discover the taste and aroma of Fortress™ Rum and the story of this drink made from sugar. Sample an authentic rum punch recipe and learn ...
Alexander Graham Bell Museum-White Glove Tour
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Telephones, airplanes, hydrofoil boats – these are the results of Alexander Graham Bell’s experimentation. But what about the pr...
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site – Cannon Firing & Musket Firing
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Add an explosive element to your visit—train to be a Cannoneer and light the fuse of a cannon identical to those that defended 18th centur...
Alexander Graham Bell Museum-Alec and I
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Alexander Graham and Mabel Bell show us that the world can literally be changed by one’s love for another. They stood side by side, me...
Fortress of Louisbourg Association
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
Working in collaboration with the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, the Fortress of Louisbourg Association works with Parks Can...
Marconi National Historic Site
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
Celebrate technology and innovation at Table Head, Glace Bay — the site of Guglielmo Marconi’s first permanent transatlantic wireless s...
St. Peter's Canal National Historic Site
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Visit St. Peters Canal, where the Atlantic Ocean joins the sparkling Bras d’Or Lake. Enjoy beautiful water views and outdoor experiences....
Take a Seat and a Take a Tour
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
For many, a guided tour is the highlight of a museum visit. What better way to get a good overview of exhibits—and maybe even a story or t...
Tetrahedral Kite Workshop
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Let your imagination take flight! Bell invented the four-celled tetrahedral kite during his flight experiments at the turn of the last centu...
The Bell Family Album: A Presentation in Photographs
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
This family of photographers has gifted us with a legacy of images that illustrate stories about Bells’ lives at home and at work. Nar...