During your time on Cape Breton Island be sure to add Cape Breton’s South Coast to your itinerary, the region of capes, keys, and coves enroute between the Canso Causeway and Louisbourg.
Enjoy the music, fiddles & pipes, theatre, ethnic dance, local artisans, seafarer’s cuisine, and numerous festivals. Explore the coastal trails, lighthouses, the historic St. Peter’s Canal, UNESCO’s Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere, beautiful wilderness, and attractive beaches whether by land or sea. You may find the perfect wave, scenic view, or memorable experience – and yourself.
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Located in Cape Breton’s South Coast, V Pottery showcases the talents of local pottery maker Victoria. Stop in to pick up a piece of art, or partake in a pottery class to create your own.
Experience the region’s charming coastal fishing villages, rugged landscapes, and historic sites where the Mi’kmaq, Acadian, Irish and Scottish heritages and cultures still thrive and are celebrated throughout the year.
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
The Customs House Artisan Incubator is a must-see in the Town of Port Hawkesbury. The Gallery Shop at the Customs House features a stunning ...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
The Arichat Seafood Market offers a unique spin on your regular shopping experience. Not only can you come in to buy local fresh and frozen ...
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...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Point Michaud
Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park on Cape Breton Island (1 km / 0.5 mi east of Point Michaud, 3796 Hwy 247) is an exceptional 3-km /...
Located in Arichat on picturesque Isle-Madame, Arichat Seafood Market is a great spot to find seafood. Not only can you buy local fresh or frozen fish and seafood but they also offer a breakfast and lunch menu, inspired by local seafood and Acadian dishes.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, ceilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
Some incredibly talented creators are sharing their Cape Breton Island outdoor adventures! Take a look through their lens to see what adventures can happen in this special place,
Looking for an educational experience while visiting Cape Breton? Hoping to immerse yourself in Cape Breton's rich history while traveling the island? Well, you're in luck here are 7 'Must-See' Museums in Cape Breton!
Looking for somewhere to eat this fall in Cape Breton? Looking for an authentic experience or simply want to try some locally inspired dishes? Here is a culinary guide for your fall trip to Cape Breton that will have you coming back again and again!
It's no secret that Cape Bretoners have an accent. The accent can sometimes take on a Gaelic sound and sometimes can sound akin to a Newfoundland accent. Either way, our accent is a part of our identity and no doubt a part of our charm.
This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
It's often heard around the island that there will be a ceilidh in this place, or that people are going to a ceilidh tonight, or will there be a ceilidh anywhere this weekend?
There are direct flights to Sydney from Toronto and Montreal and from other North American and European cities via Halifax. If traveling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.
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