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Cape Breton’s South Coast

Where capes, coves and coastal charm invite you to slow down and settle in.

Breathe in the salt air as waves meet shoreline cliffs and the sound of fiddles drifts through seaside villages. This is a place where lighthouses stand watch over quiet beaches, artists craft treasures by hand and each curve in the road leads to something worth pausing for. Walk the trails, explore the Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere or trace history through the locks at St. Peter’s Canal. With music, theatre and festivals around every bend, Cape Breton’s South Coast doesn’t just offer beauty, it offers a rhythm all its own.

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Valentine’s Week on Cape Breton Island: Events, Dances and Winter Fun

Plan a winter Valentine’s getaway to Cape Breton Island with festivals, live music, comedy and seasonal events happening Feb 13 to 16.

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A Golfer’s Dream: Adam Stanley’s 5-Day Cape Breton Island Tour

When Canadian golf personality Adam Stanley set foot on Cape Breton Island, he knew he was in for something special. What he discovered over five unforgettable days went far beyond what he expected: a mix of...

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10 of the Coziest Cabins in Cape Breton for the Unwinding Season

As autumn’s colours fade and the holidays approach, Cape Breton Island invites you to slow down. Between the busyness of fall and the rush of Christmas comes the Unwinding Season, a quiet, restorative stretch of time...

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