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...
Alexander Graham Bell Museum-White Glove Tour
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Get an exclusive look into the lives of Alexander Graham Bell and his loving and trailblazing wife Mabel Hubbard Bell. With a passionate gui...
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...
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 ...
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...
Fortress of Louisbourg- Mi’kmaw Interpretive Centre
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
Share stories, celebrate traditions, and explore cultural connections. Storytellers invite you to learn about the rich heritage of Unama’k...
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...
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