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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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Mabou

by: Dawn Beaton

Canada's Musical Coast , Hiking , Living Culture , Music & the Arts , Outdoor Adventure

Mabou is known for its music, scenery, and hospitality. Whether you come for the culture of music and dance, to hike or bike the trails, or just to relax, you’ll have an experience you won’t soon forget.


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Isle Madame

by: Shauna Austin

Cape Breton's South Coast , Coastal Adventure , Motorcycling , Outdoor Adventure

Take time to slow down and enjoy the visual adventure of driving around Isle Madame. Explore the coastlines. Soak in the Acadian culture and hospitality. Unplug and unwind in the refreshing ocean breeze and natural beauty.


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North Highlands

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Cabot Trail , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure

Just north of the Cabot Trail is a beautiful corner of Cape Breton Island filled with rugged coast lines, mountains that plunge to the sea and some of the Island's most colourful characters.


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Baddeck & Area

by: Hilda Murphy-Phillips

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Hiking , Music & the Arts , Outdoor Adventure , Winter

Whether it’s a slow drive along the old Route 205, an afternoon of golf, or a day spent hiking a nearby trail, the main thing to do in Baddeck is to take the time to enjoy where you’re at.


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Ingonish & Area

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Outdoor Adventure

Ingonish is one of those storied places where all your troubles melt away. It's home to beautiful beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers and waterfalls and they're all waiting for you to be explored.


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North Sydney & Area

by: Sherry Finney

Coastal Adventure , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

From fossil hunting, searching for sea glass, and rockhounding to hiking, kayaking, and swimming the Northside's beaches offer a range of options. And with a history going back millions of years, there's plenty to see and learn about too.


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Port Hawkesbury

by: Bob MacEachern

Canada's Musical Coast , Coastal Adventure , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure

Welcome to the "Gateway to Cape Breton Island". Make Port Hawkesbury your homebase for day trip ups and down the coast, or settle in and enjoy all that the Strait area has to offer.


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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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Coastal Adventures on Cape Breton Island

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

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

Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.


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Cape Mabou Highlands Hiking Trails - A Hidden Gem

by: Janet Barlow

Canada's Musical Coast , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure

Janet Barlow is the Executive Director of Hike Nova Scotia and a life-long hiker. Located in Halifax, but originally from Cape Breton, she is always happy to head back home for a hike. FB: @HikeNovaScotia; Twitter: @HikeNS; Instagram: @hikenovascotia


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7 Days of Glamping on Cape Breton Island

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

Not interested in camping? Why not try glamping? Stay in a Mongolian Yurt or a luxury geometric dome, sleep out in the stars or watch the ocean from your cliffside accommodation.


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