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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. 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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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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The Clairestone Inn

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Trip Advisor Rating 63 Reviews

Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast

Community: Isle Madame

Experience sea level living on an island off an island at The Clairestone Inn: a newly renovated 17 room boutique hotel nestled in the quain...

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Cape Breton Nordic Ski

CBRM Recreation Snowshoe Lending Program

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: Sydney & Area

20 pairs Adult & young adult sizes Also available: 40 pairs of snow cleats and 10 sets of trekking poles. Open: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:...

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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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Framework Cycle & Fitness

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Trip Advisor Rating 11 Reviews

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: Sydney & Area

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

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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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3 Day Nordic Skiing Itinerary 1

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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    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.

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3 Day Snowshoeing Itinerary

Spend 3 Days exploring Cape Breton Island via snowshoe. Get up close and personal with nature as your hikes lead you to stunning views and vistas.

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Where to Rent Snowshoes on Cape Breton Island 5

14 Places To Rent Snowshoes On Cape Breton Island

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Why not give snowshoeing a try this winter. Check out our list of places to rent snowshoes so you can test out this winter sport before committing to purchasing any gear.

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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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5 Easy Cape Breton Snowshoe Hikes

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Come late November, when parts of Canada begin to be blanketed with snow, Cape Breton wonders if Mother Nature has forgotten her. Not a chance. Winter on Cape Breton Island is inevitable.

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7 Unique Places to Stay This Winter 3

7 Unique Places to Stay This Winter

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Many marvel at the breathtaking views Cape Breton has in the summertime, but have you ever truly appreciated unwinding in our gorgeous winter? These snowy escapes could become your new favourite way to recharge this season.

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6 Snowshoe Packages

6 Snowshoe Packages

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Grab a pair of snowshoes and trek on over to one of these beautiful destinations. Whether you want a guided tour or plan on self-guiding we have you covered.

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Cape Bretons Epic Winter Bucket List 4

Cape Breton Island's Epic Winter Bucket List

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Read through and see how many places, views, and experiences you can check off from this Epic Winter Bucket List!

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Dear Rita

Next Date: May 26, 2022

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: Glace Bay

DEAR RITA is a musical celebration of Cape Breton’s first lady of song, Rita MacNeil — a fierce force of storytelling through song who i...

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Cabot Trail Relay Race

Next Date: May 28, 2022

Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Baddeck & Area

In 1988 the idea of holding a relay race around the Cabot Trail was created, and 6 teams of 17 runners per team tested out the feasibility o...

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Waterfall Season 6

Next Date: May 28, 2022

Region: Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Baddeck & Area

It is Waterfall season in Cape Breton, so come and join us while we explore Uisge Ban Falls Provincial Park. While you are in the Baddeck ar...

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Current Weather

Wednesday, May 25

clear-day 14°C Feels like 14°C Clear
3.91kph Wind - S
51% Humidity
16.093km Visibility

Today's Weather

May 25 at 9:00 pm Clear clear-day 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: S 3.91kph Humidity: 51%
May 25 at 10:00 pm Clear clear-day 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 3.92kph Humidity: 51%
May 25 at 11:00 pm Clear clear-day 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 3.92kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 12:00 am Clear clear-night 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 3.96kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 1:00 am Clear clear-night 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SSW 4.24kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 2:00 am Clear clear-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.47kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 3:00 am Clear clear-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.66kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 4:00 am Clear clear-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.73kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 5:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.8kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 6:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 4.66kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 7:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.63kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 8:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-night 8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.52kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 9:00 am Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 4.37kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 10:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: S 4.13kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 11:00 am Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 3.74kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 12:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WNW 3.24kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 1:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 17°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WNW 3.05kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 2:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 18°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNW 2.9kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 3:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 19°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 2.85kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 4:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 18°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 3.01kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 5:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 17°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 3.16kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 6:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 16°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 3.39kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 7:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 15°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 3.34kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 8:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 14°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NE 3.2kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 9:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 13°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ENE 2.94kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 10:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: E 2.46kph Humidity: 51%
May 26 at 11:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day 11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ESE 1.76kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 12:00 am Overcast cloudy 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ESE 1.29kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 1:00 am Overcast cloudy 10°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: ESE 1.26kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 2:00 am Overcast cloudy 9°C P.O.P: 3% Wind: ESE 1.48kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 3:00 am Overcast cloudy 9°C P.O.P: 4% Wind: ESE 1.53kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 4:00 am Overcast cloudy 9°C P.O.P: 12% Wind: SE 1.77kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 5:00 am Possible Light Rain rain 8°C P.O.P: 43% Wind: SE 1.76kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 6:00 am Possible Light Rain rain 8°C P.O.P: 42% Wind: S 1.98kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 7:00 am Possible Light Rain rain 8°C P.O.P: 50% Wind: S 2.05kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 8:00 am Possible Light Rain rain 8°C P.O.P: 53% Wind: SW 2.73kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 9:00 am Possible Light Rain rain 7°C P.O.P: 52% Wind: SW 2.89kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 10:00 am Possible Light Rain rain 8°C P.O.P: 51% Wind: SW 2.98kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 11:00 am Possible Light Rain rain 8°C P.O.P: 53% Wind: S 3.55kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 12:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 9°C P.O.P: 62% Wind: S 4.27kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 1:00 pm Light Rain rain 10°C P.O.P: 66% Wind: S 5.03kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 2:00 pm Light Rain rain 10°C P.O.P: 65% Wind: S 5.58kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 3:00 pm Rain rain 10°C P.O.P: 70% Wind: S 5.8kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 4:00 pm Rain rain 10°C P.O.P: 69% Wind: S 5.68kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 5:00 pm Rain rain 10°C P.O.P: 69% Wind: S 5.41kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 6:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 10°C P.O.P: 63% Wind: S 5kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 7:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 11°C P.O.P: 61% Wind: SSW 4.44kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 8:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 11°C P.O.P: 58% Wind: SSW 3.77kph Humidity: 51%
May 27 at 9:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 11°C P.O.P: 50% Wind: SSW 3.32kph Humidity: 51%

7 Day Forecast

Thursday, May 26 Light rain overnight. partly-cloudy-day 19°C P.O.P: 6% Wind: WNW 3.25kph Humidity: 51%
Friday, May 27 Rain throughout the day. rain 12°C P.O.P: 100% Wind: S 3.48kph Humidity: 51%
Saturday, May 28 Possible light rain in the morning and overnight. rain 17°C P.O.P: 87% Wind: SW 4.43kph Humidity: 51%
Sunday, May 29 Partly cloudy throughout the day. rain 17°C P.O.P: 48% Wind: WNW 4.49kph Humidity: 51%
Monday, May 30 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day 16°C P.O.P: 20% Wind: NNE 2.92kph Humidity: 51%
Tuesday, May 31 Clear throughout the day. clear-day 12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 4.94kph Humidity: 51%
Wednesday, June 1 Overcast throughout the day. cloudy 16°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: W 2.34kph Humidity: 51%
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