Winter Guide for Instagrammers!

Story by: Team Destination Cape Breton

Don’t put that camera away just because it’s cold! Winter on Cape Breton Island is an Instagrammer’s wonderland. The crisp, cold air combined with the pristine snow and towering evergreens create a stunningly beautiful landscape that is perfect for your Instagram page. The Island is dotted with cozy cabins, quaint villages and rugged coastlines that add even more charm to the winter wonderland. Whether you’re taking a scenic drive along the Cabot Trail or wandering through Baddeck, you’ll find countless opportunities to make your friends jealous of all the great photos on your feed.

1. Cap Rouge on the Cabot Trail

2. Wilkie-Sugarloaf Mountain

3. Meat Cove

4. The Cabot Trail

5. Egypt Falls

6. Cape Clear

7. Mabou Highlands

8. Aspy Bay

9. Tenerife Mountain

10. Skyline Trail

11. Snowmobiling in the highlands

12. South Harbour

13. The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

OK, Instagrammers! Now it’s your turn to show off your best shots. Be sure to tag @visitcapebretonisland and use the #VisitCapeBreton hashtag to be featured on our Instagram.

Team Destination Cape Breton

Our team at Destination Cape Breton is always exploring our beautiful Island. We love discovering our hidden gems, working with partners, and putting our Island on the pedestal it deserves!

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