Take this winter to connect with the locals of Cape Breton Island, who wish to share their deep-rooted culture and special talents. A one of a kind experience is waiting for you.
Cape Breton Island is open and our locals are waiting for you. Connect yourself to the heartbeat of mother earth and take a piece of Mi’kmaw culture home with you after you experience a Medicine Walk or work with a local artisan and create your own unique piece
If you’re looking to make an in-person purchase, our Island is still open for business! Please follow all Covid-19 restrictions when shopping; Shop Local & Stay Safe.
Looking for a unique gift for that special someone this holiday season? Purchase gift cards, crafts, or other products from Cape Breton Island businesses while you look forward to days spent exploring all our Island has to offer.
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.
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 might be chilly but our winter hospitality is warm.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Grab a pair of snowshoes and enjoy your latest winter adventure in Chéticamp along the Cabot Trail!
Next Date: Jul 29, 2021
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
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Next Date: Jul 30, 2021
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Next Date: Jul 30, 2021
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Whycocomagh
Doing what Cape Breton does best – getting together and sharing music, beverages, and laughs in Canada’s 1st off-grid pub at Iro...
Next Date: Jul 30, 2021
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