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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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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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    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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Winter Events

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West Mabou Guided Moonlit Snowshoe Event

Next Date: Feb 5, 2023

Region: Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Mabou

Slip on a pair of snowshoes, and join a guided moonlit tour on the snowy West Mabou fields and trails. Event departs from the tennis courts ...

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4-Day Snowmobile Itinerary 4

Margaree Highlanders Snowmobile Rally

Next Date: Feb 11, 2023

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Margaree

The Margaree Highlanders Snowmobile Rally will take place on Saturday, February 11th. Registration from 10:00am-12:00pm at Cranton Crossroad...

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Family Snowshoe Walk

Next Date: Feb 11, 2023

Region: Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Creignish

Lovely snowshoe walk along the breathtaking Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, departing from the Creignish Recreation Centre at 10:00am Snowshoes...

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Current Weather

Sunday, February 5

partly-cloudy-day -12°C Feels like -20°C Mostly Cloudy
5.94kph Wind - WSW
80% Humidity
16.093km Visibility

Today's Weather

February 5 at 12:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day -12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 6.2kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 1:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day -12°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 5.92kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 2:00 pm Partly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day -11°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: WSW 5.81kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 3:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day -9°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 5.72kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 4:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day -8°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: SW 5.86kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 5:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day -7°C P.O.P: 5% Wind: SW 6.31kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 6:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day -6°C P.O.P: 7% Wind: SSW 6.51kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 7:00 pm Mostly Cloudy partly-cloudy-day -4°C P.O.P: 11% Wind: SSW 6.57kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 8:00 pm Overcast cloudy -2°C P.O.P: 12% Wind: SSW 7.24kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 9:00 pm Overcast cloudy -1°C P.O.P: 14% Wind: SSW 7.44kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 10:00 pm Overcast cloudy -0°C P.O.P: 23% Wind: SSW 7.59kph Humidity: 80%
February 5 at 11:00 pm Snow and Windy snow 0°C P.O.P: 30% Wind: SSW 7.59kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 12:00 am Possible Light Rain and Windy rain 1°C P.O.P: 51% Wind: SSW 7.77kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 1:00 am Possible Light Rain and Windy rain 2°C P.O.P: 59% Wind: SSW 7.46kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 2:00 am Possible Light Rain rain 3°C P.O.P: 59% Wind: SW 7.03kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 3:00 am Possible Light Rain rain 3°C P.O.P: 50% Wind: SW 6.89kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 4:00 am Possible Drizzle rain 3°C P.O.P: 35% Wind: SW 6.73kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 5:00 am Overcast cloudy 3°C P.O.P: 17% Wind: WSW 6.84kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 6:00 am Overcast cloudy 4°C P.O.P: 11% Wind: SW 6.8kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 7:00 am Overcast cloudy 3°C P.O.P: 5% Wind: SSW 6.04kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 8:00 am Overcast cloudy 3°C P.O.P: 5% Wind: WSW 5.03kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 9:00 am Overcast cloudy 3°C P.O.P: 6% Wind: SW 4.44kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 10:00 am Overcast cloudy 2°C P.O.P: 7% Wind: SW 4.12kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 11:00 am Overcast cloudy 2°C P.O.P: 8% Wind: WSW 4.02kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 12:00 pm Overcast cloudy 2°C P.O.P: 7% Wind: WSW 3.75kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 1:00 pm Overcast cloudy 2°C P.O.P: 10% Wind: SW 3.73kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 2:00 pm Overcast cloudy 3°C P.O.P: 17% Wind: SSW 3.68kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 3:00 pm Overcast cloudy 4°C P.O.P: 25% Wind: SW 3.8kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 4:00 pm Possible Drizzle rain 4°C P.O.P: 31% Wind: SW 3.79kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 5:00 pm Possible Drizzle rain 4°C P.O.P: 47% Wind: SW 3.86kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 6:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 4°C P.O.P: 55% Wind: WSW 3.99kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 7:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 3°C P.O.P: 57% Wind: SW 3.71kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 8:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 2°C P.O.P: 56% Wind: WNW 3.54kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 9:00 pm Possible Light Rain rain 2°C P.O.P: 52% Wind: NW 3.47kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 10:00 pm Possible Light Snow snow 1°C P.O.P: 31% Wind: NW 3.93kph Humidity: 80%
February 6 at 11:00 pm Overcast cloudy 0°C P.O.P: 13% Wind: N 4.61kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 12:00 am Overcast cloudy -0°C P.O.P: 7% Wind: NNW 5.61kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 1:00 am Overcast cloudy -1°C P.O.P: 4% Wind: NNW 6.37kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 2:00 am Overcast cloudy -2°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: N 7.12kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 3:00 am Overcast cloudy -2°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 7.95kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 4:00 am Overcast cloudy -3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: N 8.78kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 5:00 am Overcast cloudy -3°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 9.2kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 6:00 am Overcast cloudy -4°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 9.69kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 7:00 am Overcast cloudy -4°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 9.99kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 8:00 am Overcast cloudy -4°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 10.43kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 9:00 am Overcast cloudy -4°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 10.74kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 10:00 am Overcast cloudy -5°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 10.61kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 11:00 am Overcast cloudy -5°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 10.22kph Humidity: 80%
February 7 at 12:00 pm Overcast cloudy -5°C P.O.P: 0% Wind: NNE 9.84kph Humidity: 80%

7 Day Forecast

Monday, February 6 Light rain until evening. rain 5°C P.O.P: 86% Wind: W 4.91kph Humidity: 80%
Tuesday, February 7 Mostly cloudy throughout the day. partly-cloudy-day -3°C P.O.P: 1% Wind: NNE 7.46kph Humidity: 80%
Wednesday, February 8 Overcast throughout the day. cloudy 3°C P.O.P: 20% Wind: SW 4.17kph Humidity: 80%
Thursday, February 9 Foggy overnight. partly-cloudy-day 0°C P.O.P: 2% Wind: WNW 4.19kph Humidity: 80%
Friday, February 10 Heavy snow (6–13 cm.) in the morning and afternoon. snow 4°C P.O.P: 74% Wind: ESE 4.48kph Humidity: 80%
Saturday, February 11 Light rain (with a chance of 2–5 cm. of snow) in the evening and overnight. rain 0°C P.O.P: 80% Wind: NW 3.75kph Humidity: 80%
Sunday, February 12 Light rain (with a chance of 1–3 cm. of snow) in the morning and afternoon. rain 3°C P.O.P: 98% Wind: NNE 4.97kph Humidity: 80%
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