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Cross Country Skiing

Glide around beautiful sea vistas. Bound across deserted, snow-covered golf courses. Discover four cross-country ski facilities or challenge yourself on the only serviced Telemark hill in the Maritimes. Our beautiful Island deserves to be explored, poles in hand. Rent equipment or bring your own to experience winter at its best.

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Destination Cape Smokey

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Ingonish & Area

Cape Smokey, a year-round mountain playground where land meets sea and your ultimate getaway awaits and welcomes you to choose your own adv...

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Cape Breton Nordic Ski Club

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: North Sydney & Area

Club members will have access to all equipment and programs at reduced rates. Special events and try-it events will be announced through the...

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Escape Outdoors

Escape Outdoors

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: North Sydney & Area

An independent, locally-owned retailer. EO promotes an active & outdoor lifestyle. Visit them for all your active and casual clothing, f...

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Cape Breton Epic Winter Bucket List 1

Inverness County Winter Gear Rentals

Region: Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Port Hood

The Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department has skis, snowshoes, and walking poles available on a rental basis. If you are a school g...

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Nordic Skiing at Bell Bay

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Baddeck & Area

Come to Bell Bay Golf Course for 3km of groomed trails for Nordic Skiing and snowshoeing!  This will be provided all Winter (weather provid...

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Ski Ben Eoin

Ski Ben Eoin

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Trip Advisor Rating 5 Reviews

Region: Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area

11 runs: longest run 1300 m (4200 ft). Vertical rise: 149 m (490 ft). Lifts: 1 carpet lift, 1 quad chair. Alpine skiing; night skiing; ski s...

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Two Rivers Wildlife Park

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Trip Advisor Rating 78 Reviews

Region: Louisbourg Area

Community: Louisbourg

This 500-acre park displays many native Nova Scotian wildlife in a natural setting, including black bears, white-tailed deer, wolves and cou...

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  • Six Unique Places to Stay This Winter 5

    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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  • Cape Breton Fall Culinary Guide 24

    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.

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3 Day Nordic Skiing Itinerary

Don’t miss out on this nordic skiing adventure that takes you to the Maritime’s only Telemark Skiing facility as well as two local ski hills.

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3 Must-See Cross Country Ski Areas in Cape Breton

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The North Highlands Nordic Ski Club (NHN) was founded in 1977 by a small group of enthusiastic cross country skiers who shared a love of winter and of the splendid scenery in the Northeast Highlands Area of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

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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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5 Places To Strap On Your Skis on Cape Breton Island

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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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Cross-Country Skiing in the Highlands of Cape Breton

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Cross country skiing in the highlands is definitely unlike any skiing we had done before. There’s no groomed track or perfectly flat terrain to ski, instead it’s an adventure in its own right every time we venture into the snowy highlands.

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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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Cape Breton's Epic Winter Bucket List

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Cape Breton is known for its spectacular beauty, vibrant living cultures and outdoor adventure and this is especially so during our winters. Winter is no time to sit back and let the season pass you by, it's full of adventure, events and hospitality.

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Where To Eat This Winter

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There is nothing worse than showing up at your favourite restaurant only to see that it is closed! Give our blog a read to find the latest information regarding where to eat and who is open this snowy season.

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The Barn Concert-Ceilidhs

Next Date: Oct 1, 2022

Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Margaree Valley

On the grounds of the Normaway Inn, The Barn, operated by the Barn Music and Theatre Society, presents weekly Concert-Ceilidhs on Wednesdays...

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Mabel's Garden

Next Date: Oct 1, 2022

Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Baddeck

Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past. Please v...

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Lumière Art at Night Festival

Next Date: Oct 1, 2022

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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Current Weather

Friday, September 30

clear-day 16°C Feels like 16°C Clear
3.6kph Wind - W
57% Humidity
16.093km Visibility

Today's Weather

September 30 at 7:00 pm Clear clear-day 16°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: W 3.6kph Humidity: 57%
September 30 at 8:00 pm Clear clear-day 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: W 3.55kph Humidity: 57%
September 30 at 9:00 pm Clear clear-day 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 3.31kph Humidity: 57%
September 30 at 10:00 pm Clear clear-night 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 3.16kph Humidity: 57%
September 30 at 11:00 pm Clear clear-night 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.09kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 12:00 am Clear clear-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.06kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 1:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.19kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 2:00 am Clear clear-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.42kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 3:00 am Clear clear-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.63kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 4:00 am Clear clear-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.77kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 5:00 am Clear clear-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 3.96kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 6:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.08kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 7:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.21kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 8:00 am Clear clear-night 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.24kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 9:00 am Clear clear-night 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.24kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 10:00 am Clear clear-night 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.28kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 11:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.35kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 12:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.54kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 1:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.66kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 2:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.7kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 3:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 17°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.68kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 4:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 18°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.72kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 5:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 18°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: W 4.73kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 6:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 18°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: W 4.62kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 7:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 18°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.17kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 8:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 17°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 3.51kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 9:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WNW 2.96kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 10:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WNW 2.77kph Humidity: 57%
October 1 at 11:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NW 2.81kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 12:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NW 2.94kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 1:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NW 3.19kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 2:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 3.49kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 3:00 am Overcast cloudy 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 3.76kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 4:00 am Overcast cloudy 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 3.89kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 5:00 am Overcast cloudy 10°C P.O.P: 6% Wind: NNW 3.95kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 6:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 3.86kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 7:00 am Overcast cloudy 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 3.84kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 8:00 am Overcast cloudy 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 3.89kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 9:00 am Overcast cloudy 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 4.14kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 10:00 am Overcast cloudy 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 4.51kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 11:00 am Overcast cloudy 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 4.99kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 12:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 5.41kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 1:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 5.85kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 2:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 6.24kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 3:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 6.47kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 4:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 6.69kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 5:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 6.79kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 6:00 pm Overcast cloudy 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 6.8kph Humidity: 57%
October 2 at 7:00 pm Overcast cloudy 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 6.78kph Humidity: 57%

7 Day Forecast

Saturday, October 1 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 19°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: WSW 3.97kph Humidity: 57%
Sunday, October 2 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 12°C P.O.P: 13% Wind: NNW 5.41kph Humidity: 57%
Monday, October 3 Partly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 2.81kph Humidity: 57%
Tuesday, October 4 Partly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 16°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 2.63kph Humidity: 57%
Wednesday, October 5 Overcast throughout the day. cloudy 16°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SE 2.08kph Humidity: 57%
Thursday, October 6 Rain throughout the day. rain 13°C P.O.P: 94% Wind: E 3.47kph Humidity: 57%
Friday, October 7 Foggy in the morning. rain 17°C P.O.P: 54% Wind: NW 2.95kph Humidity: 57%
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