Places to Go on Our Island
Culture and heritage have carved our communities along stunning vistas, highland crests, and historic sites. Follow the lively sounds of fiddles to Canada’s Musical Coast. Discover the rugged beauty and cliff-hugging curves of the world-famous Cabot Trail. Leave your heart in each corner of our Island.
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Cabot Trail
Where the mountains meet the sea, you’ll find iconic ocean views, hiking trails, colourful fishing villages, and secluded beaches accessible only by kayak and sheer will.
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Journey to a place where trails marble the forest and the locals have fins. This coastal park wraps adventure in rugged wilderness to offer peaks, waterfalls, golf, beaches and so much more.
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Louisbourg Area
Untouched by time, embraced by history. Step back into 18th-century colonial France to experience Île Royale and walk the grounds of North America’s largest historical reconstruction.
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Canada’s Musical Coast
Here, music is written into the story of our Celtic culture, the very fabric of this stunning coastline dotted by beaches, highlands, world-famous pubs, quaint inns, and weekly Ceilidhs.
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Cape Breton’s South Coast
Cape Breton Island’s capes, keys and coves region. Where “Bienvenue” means welcome and Acadian culture flourishes along the coast, revealing the historic St. Peter’s Canal, lively fishing communities, a championship golf course, and the Island’s best surf.
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Bras d’Or Lake
Fog-free waters. Secluded anchorages. And, hundreds of coves and islands—chart a course on Canada’s largest inland sea and UNESCO Biosphere to discover our boater’s paradise steeped in history.
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Sydney Area/Marconi Trail
Bustling ports and hidden beaches. Modern industries and ancient peoples. Folk art communities and world-famous technological discoveries. Experience an Island capital defined by parallels, forged by centuries of history and innovation.
Locals Know Blogs
5 Places To Strap On Your Skis on Cape Breton Island
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.
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Cape Bretons Epic Winter Bucket List
8 Romance Packages
Romance is in the air. Read through some relaxing and romantic getaway adventures here.
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6 Snowshoe Packages
Grab a pair of snowshoes and trek on over to one of these beautiful destinations. Whether you want a guided tour or plan on self-guiding we have you covered.
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Warm Up to Winter: Hot Tub & Jacuzzi Edition
Not ready to welcome the winter just yet? Destination Cape Breton has you covered. Why not check out a local accommodation with a hot tub or a jacuzzi?
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