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Fall is when Cape Breton Island shines. 

With the autumn foliage on full display, it’s the perfect time to journey into our iconic wilderness on a family hike, savour the last swings of the season at Canada’s only true links course, forage for market-fresh goods, or hit the open road to experience the coastal, colorful curves of the Cabot Trail.

10 Reasons to Fall For Cape Breton

10 Reasons to Fall for Cape Breton Island

Cape Breton is a beautiful island in any season, but there’s one season where it shines brighter and that’s fall!  Follow our 10 tips on how you can enjoy fall on Cape Breton Island.

10 Tips for Fall

Experience Fall

Indulge in the local harvest. Hit the greens surrounded by a landscape of oranges, yellows, and reds. Immerse yourself in a foot-stomping good time at one of Canada’s premier musical events. No matter your preference, fall in Cape Breton Island has something for everyone.

  • fresh salmon with herbs

    Taste of Autumn

    Tantalize your eyes and taste buds. Work up an appetite with a hike surrounded by golds, reds, and a sea of blue or take a scenic fall drive to experience Cape Breton Island’s great seasonal eats and harvest treats.

    Eat Local
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    Hiking

    Some of the most iconic images of the Island are of the Cabot Trail swathed in a rich fall foliage. This season, explore the path less travelled—along with a few famous ones too.

    Hike Today
  • Celtic Heart of North America

    Celtic Colours International Festival

    Celtic Colours International Festival is a unique celebration of Cape Breton Island’s living traditional culture. For nine days in October you’ll discover hundreds of events and activities taking place in communities across the Island.

    Experience Celtic Culture

Experiences & Packages

Set against a spectacular kaleidoscope of fall colours, a world of seasonal experiences and packages awaits you, whether it’s a helicopter tour along the coast or taking a trip back in time at Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site.

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  • Places to Stay

    Places to Stay

    From charming cottages and campgrounds to quaint bed & breakfasts, luxurious hotels, and seaside inns, there’s always a warm welcome waiting for you on the Island. Find your perfect place to stay in Cape Breton Island this fall.

    Where to Stay
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    Golf

    Highlands, links, and crisp autumn air—this isn’t Scotland, but it sure plays like it. Find some of the world’s finest courses and 175-kilometers of colourful, tree-fringed terrain this season in Cape Breton Island.

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Fall Events

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Dear Rita

Next Date: May 25, 2022

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: Glace Bay

DEAR RITA is a musical celebration of Cape Breton’s first lady of song, Rita MacNeil — a fierce force of storytelling through song who i...

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Cabot Trail Relay Race

Next Date: May 28, 2022

Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Baddeck & Area

In 1988 the idea of holding a relay race around the Cabot Trail was created, and 6 teams of 17 runners per team tested out the feasibility o...

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Current Weather

Tuesday, May 24

partly-cloudy-day 7°C Feels like 4°C Mostly Cloudy
4.36kph Wind - N
72% Humidity
16.093km Visibility

Today's Weather

May 24 at 8:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 7°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 4.21kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 9:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 7°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 4.39kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 10:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 4.78kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 11:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 4.91kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 12:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 5.23kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 1:00 pm Overcast cloudy 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 5.24kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 2:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 5.23kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 3:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 5.22kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 4:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 5.24kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 5:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 5.32kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 6:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 5.76kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 7:00 pm Clear clear-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 5.86kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 8:00 pm Clear clear-day 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 5.84kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 9:00 pm Clear clear-day 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 5.65kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 10:00 pm Clear clear-day 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 5.11kph Humidity: 72%
May 24 at 11:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 4.49kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 12:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 7°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 3.65kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 1:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 7°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 3.29kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 2:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 6°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 3.08kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 3:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 6°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 2.91kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 4:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 6°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 2.82kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 5:00 am Overcast cloudy 6°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 2.73kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 6:00 am Overcast cloudy 6°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 2.51kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 7:00 am Overcast cloudy 6°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 2.17kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 8:00 am Overcast cloudy 6°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 1.88kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 9:00 am Overcast cloudy 6°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 1.6kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 10:00 am Overcast cloudy 7°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 1.38kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 11:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 1.25kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 12:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 1.28kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 1:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 1.58kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 2:00 pm Clear clear-day 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ENE 2.12kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 3:00 pm Clear clear-day 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: E 2.61kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 4:00 pm Clear clear-day 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ESE 3.12kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 5:00 pm Clear clear-day 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SE 3.7kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 6:00 pm Clear clear-day 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SE 4.2kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 7:00 pm Clear clear-day 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSE 4.17kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 8:00 pm Clear clear-day 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSE 3.89kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 9:00 pm Clear clear-day 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: S 3.71kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 10:00 pm Clear clear-day 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: S 3.71kph Humidity: 72%
May 25 at 11:00 pm Clear clear-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 3.72kph Humidity: 72%
May 26 at 12:00 am Clear clear-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 3.87kph Humidity: 72%
May 26 at 1:00 am Clear clear-night 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 4.1kph Humidity: 72%
May 26 at 2:00 am Clear clear-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.41kph Humidity: 72%
May 26 at 3:00 am Clear clear-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.72kph Humidity: 72%
May 26 at 4:00 am Clear clear-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.81kph Humidity: 72%
May 26 at 5:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.91kph Humidity: 72%
May 26 at 6:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.96kph Humidity: 72%
May 26 at 7:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.86kph Humidity: 72%
May 26 at 8:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.71kph Humidity: 72%

7 Day Forecast

Wednesday, May 25 Partly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 15°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: SSE 2.93kph Humidity: 72%
Thursday, May 26 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 18°C P.O.P: 3% Wind: NW 3.96kph Humidity: 72%
Friday, May 27 Rain until afternoon, starting again overnight. rain 17°C P.O.P: 96% Wind: SSW 4.91kph Humidity: 72%
Saturday, May 28 Overcast throughout the day. rain 18°C P.O.P: 61% Wind: SW 5.7kph Humidity: 72%
Sunday, May 29 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. rain 18°C P.O.P: 38% Wind: WNW 4.76kph Humidity: 72%
Monday, May 30 Clear throughout the day. clear-day 12°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NE 5.19kph Humidity: 72%
Tuesday, May 31 Overcast throughout the day. cloudy 17°C P.O.P: 18% Wind: SSW 2.9kph Humidity: 72%
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