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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. Get to know every silvery inch of Cape Breton Island in through rugged headlands, ice-covered waterfalls, peaceful woods, and over 50 winding trails.

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The Clairestone Inn

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Trip Advisor Rating 63 Reviews

Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast

Community: Arichat

About The Clairestone Inn: A unique 17-room hotel/motel (one being wheelchair accessible) offering the best in French Acadian and Cape Breto...

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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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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 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 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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Framework Cycle & Fitness

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Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: Sydney

Bike rentals available year-round, including high-performance, touring, and hybrid bikes; snowshoes in winter. Open Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-...

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    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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    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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  • Inverness Capers Snowmobile Rally

    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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  • Winter Activities

    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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    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.

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5 Ingredients for Snowmobiling 9

Snowmobile Packages

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Winter

Enjoy snowmobiling across the Cabot Trail or near the Bras d'Or Lake. Meet up with old friends or meet new ones along the Great Trail. Pull up next to restaurants with delicious homemade food and sleep in accommodations you hand select.

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Cape Breton's Epic Winter Bucket List 6

Warm Up to Winter : Fireplace Edition

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Bras d'Or Lake | Cabot Trail | Winter
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Clyburn Valley Ingonish

5 Winter Experiences Without Breaking the Bank

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Bras d'Or Lake | Outdoor Adventure | Winter

There’s no need to break the bank when you’re looking to fill up a fun day on the Island. Here are just a few of the many options available to keep you and your family entertained this winter without spending the big bucks.

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10 Cape Breton Waterfalls to visit this Winter 6

7 Cape Breton Waterfalls to visit this Winter

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Bras d'Or Lake | Cabot Trail | Cape Breton Highlands National Park | Outdoor Adventure | Winter

When we think of waterfalls, the image that comes to our mind is tropical pools, cascading water, peace and calmness. But come winter, these waterfalls turn into a completely different scene. We have rounded up our favourite winter waterfalls.

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Cape Breton's Epic Winter Bucket List 7

Cape Breton's Epic Winter Bucket List

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Cabot Trail | Cape Breton Highlands National Park | Uncategorized | Winter

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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3 Must-See Cross Country Ski Areas in Cape Breton

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Winter

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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Winter Events

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Keltic Kubota Simeon's Live Show with Aaron Lewis

Live & Local with Aaron Lewis

Next Date: Jan 24, 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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Current Weather

Saturday, January 16

partly-cloudy-day 0°C Feels like -3°C Mostly Cloudy
3.69kph Wind - NNE
81% Humidity
16.093km Visibility

Today's Weather

January 16 at 2:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 0°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 3.69kph Humidity: 81%
January 16 at 3:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 1°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 3.63kph Humidity: 81%
January 16 at 4:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 3.57kph Humidity: 81%
January 16 at 5:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 3.49kph Humidity: 81%
January 16 at 6:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 3.43kph Humidity: 81%
January 16 at 7:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 3.51kph Humidity: 81%
January 16 at 8:00 pm Overcast cloudy 1°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ENE 3.56kph Humidity: 81%
January 16 at 9:00 pm Overcast cloudy 0°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: E 3.81kph Humidity: 81%
January 16 at 10:00 pm Overcast cloudy 0°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: E 3.79kph Humidity: 81%
January 16 at 11:00 pm Overcast cloudy -0°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ESE 3.92kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 12:00 am Overcast cloudy -0°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ESE 4.21kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 1:00 am Overcast cloudy -0°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ESE 4.94kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 2:00 am Overcast cloudy 0°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ESE 6.14kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 3:00 am Overcast cloudy 1°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: ESE 7.05kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 4:00 am Overcast cloudy 1°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ESE 7.7kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 5:00 am Overcast cloudy 1°C P.O.P: 3% Wind: ESE 8.31kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 6:00 am Overcast cloudy 1°C P.O.P: 7% Wind: ESE 8.99kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 7:00 am Overcast cloudy 2°C P.O.P: 23% Wind: ESE 9.43kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 8:00 am Possible Light Rain and Windy rain 2°C P.O.P: 41% Wind: ESE 9.94kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 9:00 am Rain and Windy rain 2°C P.O.P: 54% Wind: ESE 10.65kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 10:00 am Rain and Windy rain 3°C P.O.P: 71% Wind: ESE 12.12kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 11:00 am Rain and Dangerously Windy rain 4°C P.O.P: 81% Wind: ESE 13.69kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 12:00 pm Heavy Rain and Dangerously Windy rain 5°C P.O.P: 84% Wind: ESE 14.11kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 1:00 pm Rain and Dangerously Windy rain 5°C P.O.P: 85% Wind: SE 14.12kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 2:00 pm Rain and Windy rain 6°C P.O.P: 79% Wind: SE 12.95kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 3:00 pm Rain rain 7°C P.O.P: 75% Wind: SSE 10.89kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 4:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 6°C P.O.P: 51% Wind: S 8.96kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 5:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 6°C P.O.P: 32% Wind: SSW 7.54kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 6:00 pm Possible Drizzle rain 6°C P.O.P: 27% Wind: SSW 7.12kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 7:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 5°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 6.93kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 8:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 4°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 6.95kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 9:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 6.95kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 10:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 7.14kph Humidity: 81%
January 17 at 11:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 7.37kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 12:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 7.53kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 1:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 7.62kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 2:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 7.68kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 3:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 7.72kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 4:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 4% Wind: SSW 7.72kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 5:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 9% Wind: SW 7.73kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 6:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 3°C P.O.P: 10% Wind: SW 7.49kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 7:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 8% Wind: SW 7.32kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 8:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 6% Wind: SW 7.4kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 9:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 5% Wind: SW 7.29kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 10:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 5% Wind: SW 7.11kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 11:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 2°C P.O.P: 5% Wind: SW 6.98kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 12:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 1°C P.O.P: 4% Wind: SW 6.97kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 1:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 1°C P.O.P: 4% Wind: SW 7.33kph Humidity: 81%
January 18 at 2:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 2°C P.O.P: 5% Wind: SW 7.76kph Humidity: 81%

7 Day Forecast

Sunday, January 17 Heavy rain in the morning and afternoon. rain 7°C P.O.P: 91% Wind: SSE 9.27kph Humidity: 81%
Monday, January 18 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 5°C P.O.P: 25% Wind: SW 6.6kph Humidity: 81%
Tuesday, January 19 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day -1°C P.O.P: 16% Wind: W 5.55kph Humidity: 81%
Wednesday, January 20 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day -4°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: W 6.15kph Humidity: 81%
Thursday, January 21 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day -4°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: W 4.38kph Humidity: 81%
Friday, January 22 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 2°C P.O.P: 34% Wind: ENE 6.45kph Humidity: 81%
Saturday, January 23 Foggy overnight. clear-day -0°C P.O.P: 14% Wind: W 6.31kph Humidity: 81%
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