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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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Two Rivers Wildlife Park

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Trip Advisor Rating 78 Reviews

Region: Louisbourg Area

Community: Grand Mira North

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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Escape Outdoors

Escape Outdoors

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: North Sydney

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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The Lakes at Ben Eoin Golf Club & Resort 3

Snow-Cation: Stay and Ski

Region: Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Ben Eoin

Après ski has never looked so good! Enjoy the best of winter activity at Ski Ben Eoin, followed by a comfortable stay at the Lakes. Cozy up...

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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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Ski Tounela 2

Ski Tuonela

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Trip Advisor Rating 3 Reviews

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: St. Ann’s

The “Tuonela Trail”, founded in 1997, boasts the maritime’s only serviced Telemark hill. Located in the snow belt of Cape Breton, it w...

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Cape Breton Nordic Ski Club

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: North Sydney

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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Ski Ben Eoin

Ski Ben Eoin

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Trip Advisor Rating 5 Reviews

Region: Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Ben Eoin

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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  • 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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  • Cultural Experiences & Local Artisans 1

    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.

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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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  • 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.

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  • Two Snowshoers

    Snowshoeing

    Hike one of our many trails to discover breathtaking ocean vistas. Head backcountry for a peaceful walk in the woods. Join a guided trek and experience winter like a local.

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  • Airborne Snowboarder at Ski Ben Eion

    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, mountain meets ocean—literally.

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4 Winter Days Along the Cabot Trail

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Winter

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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Cabot Trail | Canada's Musical Coast | Culinary | Hiking | Outdoor Adventure | Winter

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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24 Hours of Adventure in Cape Breton 12

Outdoor Adventure in the Ingonish Area

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Winter

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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Winter

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 Weekend on Cape Breton Island 3

A Winter Getaway on Cape Breton Island

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Cabot Trail | Canada's Musical Coast | Cape Breton Highlands National Park | Hiking | Outdoor Adventure | Winter

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 Chéticamp 9

Winter Adventures Around the Chéticamp Area

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Winter

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

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Live & Local with Aaron Lewis

Next Date: May 8, 2021

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: Membertou

Live & Local with Aaron C. Lewis and Friends! Every Thursday from 5:00pm-8:00pm Enjoy a night of incredible local talent and your ...

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Wednesday, April 14

partly-cloudy-day 3°C Feels like -3°C Mostly Cloudy
8.31kph Wind - NNE
79% Humidity
16.093km Visibility

Today's Weather

April 14 at 1:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 3°C P.O.P: 7% Wind: NNE 8.35kph Humidity: 79%
April 14 at 2:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 3°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: NNE 8.09kph Humidity: 79%
April 14 at 3:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 4°C P.O.P: 5% Wind: NNE 7.9kph Humidity: 79%
April 14 at 4:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 4°C P.O.P: 5% Wind: NNE 7.75kph Humidity: 79%
April 14 at 5:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 5°C P.O.P: 4% Wind: NNE 7.61kph Humidity: 79%
April 14 at 6:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 6°C P.O.P: 4% Wind: NNE 7.62kph Humidity: 79%
April 14 at 7:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 6°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 7.55kph Humidity: 79%
April 14 at 8:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 6°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 7.39kph Humidity: 79%
April 14 at 9:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 5°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 7.12kph Humidity: 79%
April 14 at 10:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 4°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 6.82kph Humidity: 79%
April 14 at 11:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 6.5kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 12:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 5.97kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 1:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 5.47kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 2:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NNE 4.95kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 3:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NNE 4.57kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 4:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 4.34kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 5:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 4.23kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 6:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 4.42kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 7:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 4.37kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 8:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 4.29kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 9:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 4.32kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 10:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 1°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 4.55kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 11:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 2°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NE 4.86kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 12:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 3°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: NE 4.8kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 1:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 3°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: NE 4.97kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 2:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 4°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: NE 5.19kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 3:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 4°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: NE 5.29kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 4:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 4°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: NE 5.21kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 5:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 4°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: NE 5.03kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 6:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 4°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: NE 5.41kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 7:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 3°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: NNE 5.18kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 8:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 4.81kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 9:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 4.52kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 10:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 4.32kph Humidity: 79%
April 15 at 11:00 pm Clear clear-night 1°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NNE 4.11kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 12:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: NNE 3.69kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 1:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NNE 3.59kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 2:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NNE 3.59kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 3:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NNE 3.72kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 4:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NNE 3.91kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 5:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NNE 4.11kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 6:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NE 3.71kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 7:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NE 3.95kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 8:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ENE 4.27kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 9:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 1°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ENE 4.57kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 10:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 1°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ENE 4.91kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 11:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ENE 5.24kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 12:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 2°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: ENE 5.62kph Humidity: 79%
April 16 at 1:00 pm Overcast cloudy 3°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: ENE 5.53kph Humidity: 79%

7 Day Forecast

Thursday, April 15 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 5°C P.O.P: 6% Wind: NE 4.55kph Humidity: 79%
Friday, April 16 Overcast throughout the day. cloudy 5°C P.O.P: 14% Wind: ENE 4.95kph Humidity: 79%
Saturday, April 17 Rain (with a chance of 1–4 cm. of snow) throughout the day. rain 3°C P.O.P: 98% Wind: E 7.18kph Humidity: 79%
Sunday, April 18 Light rain until evening. rain 4°C P.O.P: 95% Wind: N 3.91kph Humidity: 79%
Monday, April 19 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 10°C P.O.P: 21% Wind: W 4.66kph Humidity: 79%
Tuesday, April 20 Clear throughout the day. clear-day 12°C P.O.P: 3% Wind: WNW 2.53kph Humidity: 79%
Wednesday, April 21 Rain starting in the afternoon. rain 12°C P.O.P: 95% Wind: S 5.04kph Humidity: 79%
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