Bras d'Or Lakes Inn
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
The Bras d’Or Lakes Inn is a Canada Select 4.5 star Inn, offering twenty comfortable rooms for accommodation with an onsite restaurant...
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...
The Clairestone Inn
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...
Baddeck Library Branch - Winter Lending Program
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Snowshoes and Skis through Victoria County Active Gear Loan The Victoria County Active Gear Loan Program, in partnership with Naturally Acti...
Baddeck Nordic Club
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck & Area
The Baddeck Nordic Club, formed in 2022, promotes cross country skiing in the Baddeck area to both local and visiting, skiers and snowshoers...
Cape Breton Highlands National Park Ingonish Visitor Centre
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
The Ingonish Visitor Centre is located at the east entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park and serves as central hub for park visito...
Cape Breton Regional Library Lending Program
Regions: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail, Cabot Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
Winter Recreation Equipment Overview: Winter recreation equipment can be borrowed with a Cape Breton Regional Library card. Find out how to ...
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:...
Celtic Shores Coastal Trail
Community: Inverness
The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is a 92 km (57 mi) multi-use trail, along former rail bed, stretching from Port Hastings to Inverness on the...
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...
Framework Cycle & Fitness
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
Bike rentals available year-round, including high-perfomance, touring, and hybrid bikes; snowshoes in winter. ...
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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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.
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.
Locals Know Blogs
13 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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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
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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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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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