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.
A welcoming taproom and beer garden offers a lighthearted atmosphere where patrons can sit and enjoy a flight of tasters, or a pint of natural, unfiltered & preservative-free ales and lagers.
Experience the authentic stories and rich history of three vibrant cultures as you explore Cape Breton’s Storied Island Trail.
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.
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.
The Highlands Hostel is a Cabot Trail must! This 4 season outdoor adventure base camp is nestled between the mighty Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.
Discover authentic Mi’kmaw culture along our 2.4 km trail on Goat Island. A true acknowledgement of the life of the Mi’kmaq, historically & modern day, we invite visitors to share in a unique story.
Relax at our 4½ star lakefront cottages! Enjoy free kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals for ultimate lake adventures. Perfect getaway for water enthusiasts!
Discover Alexander Graham Bell’s early life, and dive deep into the innovative mind of this world-famous inventor!
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.
Situated on stunning Bras d’Or Lake on Cape Breton Island, we offer our guests striking views from every dome. Experience comfort and extensive amenities, with a luxury glamping getaway experience.
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.
Enjoy your stay in any season! Nestled between two mountains, the view is magnificent. The cottages overlook Ingonish Bay and the ocean.
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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