Step back in time to discover the historic sites, people, and innovation that shaped Cape Breton Island.
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Celebrate the centennial of the marine speed record set by the HD-4 Hydrofoil! The secrets of what was, in its day, the fastest boat in the ...
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...
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...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
The Cape Breton Miners’ Museum in Glace Bay pays tribute to the contribution of the region’s coal miners and coal mining industry. The m...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
This experience is not suitable for people with mobility issues. Journey into the depths of Ocean Deeps Colliery, a coal mine located beneat...
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...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
Discover a part of the rich Mi’kmaw heritage of Unama’ki! During Louisbourg’s French occupation, the Mi’kmaq played a vital ...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
Come visit one of the oldest stone buildings on Cape Breton Island. “The Forge,” built between 1780 and 1800, was an important e...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
Visit one of the oldest stone buildings on Cape Breton Island and learn about the traditional art of blacksmithing. Classes are held Thursda...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Discover the role kites played in Alexander Graham Bell’s experiments with flight and learn about his giant tetrahedral kite. Childre...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
At the Fortress of Louisbourg, we’re ready to delight all your senses! Throughout history, chocolate has been used as a currency, me...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Membertou Heritage Park consists of a five-acre site that offers a living history of the people of Membertou along with a large indoor e...
