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10 Reasons to Fall for Cape Breton Island

Bras d'Or Lake, Cabot Trail, Canada's Musical Coast, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton's South Coast, Coastal Adventure, Fall, Golf, Hiking, Motorcycling, Outdoor Adventure

Cape Breton is a beautiful island in any season, but there's one season where it shines brighter and that's fall!


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Gabarus & Area

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Cape Breton's South Coast , Coastal Adventure , Louisbourg and area

Nestled along the rugged southern coast of Cape Breton Island, Gabarus is a quaint seaside village that offers visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.


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Why the Celtic Colours International Festival is a “Don’t-Miss” Event

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton's South Coast , Fall , Festival & Events , Living Culture , Louisbourg and area , Music & the Arts

As autumn's vibrant hues cover Cape Breton Island's hills and coastlines, one event captures the season’s essence perfectly: the Celtic Colours International Festival. Held each October, this renowned festival blends music, culture and natural beauty


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101 Things to do This Fall on Cape Breton Island

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Cape Breton's South Coast , Coastal Adventure , Culinary , Fall , Festival & Events , Fortress of Louisbourg , Golf , Hiking , Living Culture , Louisbourg and area , Music & the Arts , Outdoor Adventure , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality.


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Exploring 2SLGBTQI+ Activities on Cape Breton Island

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Cape Breton's South Coast , Fortress of Louisbourg , Hiking , Living Culture , Louisbourg and area , Music & the Arts , Outdoor Adventure , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.


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Safety Tips for Hiking and Chasing Waterfalls

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Cape Breton's South Coast , Hiking , Louisbourg and area , Outdoor Adventure , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!


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Island-wide Waterfall Weekend!

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Cape Breton's South Coast , Hiking , Louisbourg and area , Outdoor Adventure

The Island Wide Waterfall Weekend is a weekend to get up and get outside. Cape Breton Island will be bustling this weekend as visitors and residents are encouraged to join us as we travel to 12 different waterfalls across the Island!


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Louisbourg

by: Chris Bellemore

Coastal Adventure , Fortress of Louisbourg , Hiking , Louisbourg and area

When you get to a certain point, you look to your left and you see a towering lighthouse and you look to your right and you see this fortress, which is unlike being anywhere else, at least in Canada.


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Winter Gem - Wild(life) Weekends!

by: Chris Van Den Berg

Bras d'Or Lake , Louisbourg and area , Winter

When you think of a “weekend getaway” you don’t have to travel very far as there are so many incredible places to find adventure in Cape Breton.


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Winter Gem - Stargazing on the Mira

by: Ashley George

Louisbourg and area , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail , Winter

Looking for a relaxing winter getaway with a warm country feeling while still being close to the heart of downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia? Mira River Cottages is an ideal place for recharging, adventure, exploring the beauty of Cape Breton Island.


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Pick A Tune, Any Tune

by: Celtic Colours International Festival

Living Culture , Louisbourg and area , Music & the Arts , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

The annual Guitar Summit concert serves as an obvious showcase for these world-class pickers, but this wealth of talent inevitably shines through in concerts throughout each Festival.


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Songs for the Ages

by: Celtic Colours International Festival

Bras d'Or Lake , Fall , Festival & Events , Living Culture , Louisbourg and area , Music & the Arts

Before they were committed to memory and passed down and around through the ages, the traditional songs of today were once brand new.


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