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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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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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3 Great Hikes to Explore this Waterfall Season

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

Chasing waterfalls is one of those activities that everyone loves and if you're looking for some great, challenging hikes then here's what you need to know!


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5 Hikes to take on this Spring!

by: Tammy Aucoin & Chris van den Berg: Local Hiking Ambassadors

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

There are so many hiking trails with phenomenal views in Cape Breton that it’s difficult to narrow it down to 5.


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5 Amazing Waterfalls in Cape Breton

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

Looking to visit some super epic waterfalls this summer as part of your escape to Cape Breton? Well we’ve got just the five for you to explore.


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7 Golf Courses on Cape Breton Island

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Golf , Spring

There are approximately 35,000 golf courses in the world, only a selection of these embrace the true spirit of the game — Cape Breton is one of those places...


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7 Must See Museums in Cape Breton

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Fall , Fortress of Louisbourg , Living Culture , Spring

Looking for an educational experience while visiting Cape Breton? Hoping to immerse yourself in Cape Breton's rich history while travelling the island? Well, you're in luck here are seven 'Must-See' Museums in Cape Breton!


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5 Most Instagrammable Hikes

by: Ashley MacDonald: Local Outdoor Ambassador

Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Fall , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

You’ve probably seen some incredible Instagram posts from the end of the Skyline Trail or the winding Cabot Trail road.


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5 Easy Hikes in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park

by: Éric Le Bel: Local Outdoor Ambassador

Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

We all need some motivation to leave the house, put our boots on and hit the trails. Some do it to stay in shape, some do it to meet fellow hikers and some do it just to reconnect with Mother Nature.


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Ben Eoin & The Mermaid Kitchen

by: Alicia Lake: Local Culinary Ambassador

Culinary , Fall , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

A nice steady climb along a well-worn path, Ben Eoin Trail leads you through large old Birch and Beech trees. At the top of the small mountain, the look-off offers views of East Bay of the Bras d’Or Lakes like no other. The 1.7 KM hike starts at the


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10 Most Instagrammable Locations on Cape Breton Island

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Cape Breton's South Coast , Hiking , Music & the Arts , Outdoor Adventure , Spring

Want to show off your Cape Breton adventure? Read through this blog to find your new favourite instagram hot spot this summer. Trust us, nothing says natural more than a nature photo.


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7 Patios to Visit This Summer

by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Canada's Musical Coast , Culinary , Spring

Sit back, relax and enjoy a meal on one of Cape Breton Island's many patios. Whether you're oceanside, beachside or buried in the mountains, you won't regret exploring these patio options.


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Get Your Heart Pumping! Cape Breton Adventures

by: Ashley MacDonald: Local Outdoor Ambassador

Bras d'Or Lake , Cabot Trail , Cape Breton Highlands National Park , Cape Breton's South Coast , Coastal Adventure , Hiking , Outdoor Adventure , Spring , Sydney Area and Marconi Trail

Get Your Heart Pumping with these extreme and active adventures! Try your hand at windsurfing, go whale watching, hop on a jet ski, fly in a helicopter, and more.


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