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Warm Up To Winter

It’s that magical time of year when the temperature starts dropping and snow blankets the landscapes. Lace-up, grab some poles, hit the slopes, and track your own path. Lean into the snow and embrace our coastal winter like an Islander.

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Cape Breton's Epic Winter Bucket List
  • Snowmobiles travel down a snowy trail

    Snowmobiling

    Extensive trails. Drive-up eateries. Cozy accommodations. Cut a powdery path across highland mountains and coastal plains to lose yourself in the white dusted beauty of winter in all her glory.

    Hit The Trails
  • Two snowshoers trek through a snowy landscape overlooking the ocean

    Snowshoeing

    Trek your way to familiarity. Get to know every silvery inch of Cape Breton Island in the winter through winding trails, rugged headlands, ice-covered waterfalls, and peaceful woods.

    Cut Powder
  • a person exits a helicopter in winter

    Helicopter

    See the unforgettable sights of Nova Scotia’s ocean playground from the air. From our rugged coastlines to our snowy trails, you won’t want to miss out on this.

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    Cross Country Skiing

    Four cross-country ski facilities. Hundreds of trails to discover. Glide around beautiful sea vistas, bound across golf courses, and challenge yourself on the only serviced Telemark hill in the Maritimes.

    Glide Now
  • Airborne Snowboarder at Ski Ben Eion

    Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

    Shred powder while overlooking Canada’s only inland ocean. Bound down Nova Scotia’s tallest alpine peak, high above the North Atlantic. Here, the mountain meets the ocean—literally.

    Hit The Slopes
  • Jeff Ward assisting tourists during a drum making workshop

    Culture & Craft Experiences

    Cape Breton Island is open and our locals are waiting for you. Connect yourself to the heartbeat of mother earth while experiencing a Medicine Walk or work with a local artisan and create your own unique piece.

    Experience Culture

Winter Packages and Specials

Rediscover our Island this winter! Whether it is a vacation, a staycation, or a one-day adventure there are plenty of winter packages and specials just waiting for you to enjoy.

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  • Two snowmobiles parked outside winter cabins

    Winter Accommodations

    Not even the cold can dull the warmth of our Island. Embrace winter with a snowy farm stay or escape to an authentic Mongolian yurt set in the vast wilderness of the Cabot Trail.

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    Winter Eats

    Cozy up for an après ski ale alongside the Bras d’Or Lake. Defrost over a steaming bowl of fresh chowder. Tuck into a hearty Dutch Pannekoek (pancake) before embarking on a wintery trek across the Cabot Trail. The air may might be chilly but our winter hospitality is warm.

    Taste Winter

Winter Events

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Experience the Baddeck Bay

Next Date: Sep 22, 2021

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Baddeck

Treat yourself to a two-night stay and self guided kayak or paddle board tour at the historic Broadwater Inn & Cottages located on the ...

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Lumière Art at Night Festival

Lumière Art at Night Festival

Next Date: Sep 22, 2021

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: Sydney

Lumière Cape Breton is a free, contemporary arts festival taking place in Unama’ki – Cape Breton from September 12 – September 2...

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4 Winter Days Along the Cabot Trail

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Join Ashley MacDonald, one of our Adventure Ambassadors, on her latest outdoor adventure along the Cabot Trail this winter. If you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or just the sound of nature you'll enjoy this blog!

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Take a Bite out of Winter in Chéticamp! 10

Take a Bite out of Winter in Chéticamp!

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In the last few years, winter culinary offerings have expanded greatly, and there are so many delicious ways to take a bite out of winter!

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Outdoor Adventure in the Ingonish Area

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What do you do when you’re feeling like you are in desperate need of a winter fix? Pick a date and then plan a strike mission to Ingonish, Cape Breton!

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3 Ways to Spend Winter at the Inverary Resort

3 Ways to Spend Winter at the Inverary Resort

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With our lakes, rivers, and mountains, it’s easy to escape to your own winter wilderness getaway on Cape Breton Island. Luckily, we know of just the place that accommodates all kinds of winter enthusiasts and R&R seekers!

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A Winter Getaway on Cape Breton Island

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Have you wanted to take a weekend trip to Cape Breton in the winter but don’t know where to start? Here's an itinerary from our ambassador Kyler's visit to Cape Breton Island to help guide you on your next Cape Breton Island adventure!

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Winter Adventures Around the Chéticamp Area

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Grab a pair of snowshoes and enjoy your latest winter adventure in Chéticamp along the Cabot Trail!

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Easy to Find. Hard to Leave.

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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Current Weather

Tuesday, September 21

clear-night 11°C Feels like 11°C Clear
2.22kph Wind - N
75% Humidity
16.093km Visibility

Today's Weather

September 21 at 1:00 am Clear clear-night 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 2.22kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 2:00 am Clear clear-night 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WNW 1.7kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 3:00 am Clear clear-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NW 1.44kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 4:00 am Clear clear-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 1.47kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 5:00 am Clear clear-night 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: S 1.69kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 6:00 am Clear clear-night 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 1.99kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 7:00 am Clear clear-night 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 2.23kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 8:00 am Clear clear-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 2.49kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 9:00 am Clear clear-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 2.68kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 10:00 am Clear clear-day 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 2.88kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 11:00 am Clear clear-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.03kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 12:00 pm Clear clear-day 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.53kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 1:00 pm Clear clear-day 16°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.74kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 2:00 pm Clear clear-day 18°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.97kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 3:00 pm Clear clear-day 19°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.03kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 4:00 pm Clear clear-day 20°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.92kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 5:00 pm Clear clear-day 21°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.82kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 6:00 pm Clear clear-day 22°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.6kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 7:00 pm Clear clear-day 21°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.56kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 8:00 pm Clear clear-day 21°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.4kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 9:00 pm Clear clear-day 19°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.4kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 10:00 pm Clear clear-night 18°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 3.54kph Humidity: 75%
September 21 at 11:00 pm Clear clear-night 16°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.6kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 12:00 am Clear clear-night 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.88kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 1:00 am Clear clear-night 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.05kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 2:00 am Clear clear-night 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.21kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 3:00 am Clear clear-night 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.28kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 4:00 am Clear clear-night 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.3kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 5:00 am Clear clear-night 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.28kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 6:00 am Clear clear-night 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.47kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 7:00 am Clear clear-night 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.41kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 8:00 am Clear clear-night 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.27kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 9:00 am Clear clear-night 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.21kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 10:00 am Clear clear-day 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.23kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 11:00 am Clear clear-day 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.28kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 12:00 pm Clear clear-day 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.49kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 1:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 16°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.51kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 2:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 18°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.47kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 3:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 19°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.41kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 4:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 20°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.36kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 5:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 21°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.35kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 6:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 21°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.19kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 7:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 21°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.06kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 8:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 21°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.84kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 9:00 pm Clear clear-day 19°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.71kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 10:00 pm Clear clear-night 18°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.61kph Humidity: 75%
September 22 at 11:00 pm Clear clear-night 16°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.62kph Humidity: 75%
September 23 at 12:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.53kph Humidity: 75%
September 23 at 1:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.52kph Humidity: 75%

7 Day Forecast

Tuesday, September 21 Clear throughout the day. clear-day 22°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.23kph Humidity: 75%
Wednesday, September 22 Partly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 22°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.11kph Humidity: 75%
Thursday, September 23 Partly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 24°C P.O.P: 4% Wind: W 2.66kph Humidity: 75%
Friday, September 24 Partly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 22°C P.O.P: 6% Wind: SSE 2.89kph Humidity: 75%
Saturday, September 25 Overcast throughout the day. cloudy 19°C P.O.P: 27% Wind: S 4.73kph Humidity: 75%
Sunday, September 26 Overcast throughout the day. rain 21°C P.O.P: 44% Wind: S 5.21kph Humidity: 75%
Monday, September 27 Rain until evening. rain 19°C P.O.P: 95% Wind: SSE 4.16kph Humidity: 75%
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