Cape Breton Farmers' Market
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney & Area
The Cape Breton Farmers’ Market is a not-for-profit co-operative that has been in operation for almost thirty years, evolving from an outd...
Ben Eoin Provincial Park
5549 Highway 4
Highlights
Overview
Ben Eoin Provincial Park is a small secluded park on an old farm against hardwood-covered hills in the Bras d’Or Lake region on Cape Breton Island (5549 Highway 4). Picnic tables can be found at the edge of the fields. A walk uphill leads to a look off with a view of East Bay. Park activities include hiking, bird watching and exploring nature.
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Breton Brewing Co.
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
Breton Brewing Co. opened its doors in 2015 and has established itself as a must-see destination on Cape Breton Island. A welcoming taproom ...
Two Rivers Wildlife Park
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
This 500-acre park displays many native Nova Scotian wildlife in a natural setting, including black bears, white-tailed deer, wolves and cou...
Ross Ferry Marine Park
The Ross Ferry Marine Park is located on the scenic Bras d’Or Lake in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The park is on the site of the ferry w...
Coxheath Hills Wilderness Trail
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
Head out on this 6.8-km loop trail in Coxheath, Nova Scotia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h...
Sail Cape Breton
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cabot Trail, Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail, Louisbourg Area, Canada’s Musical Coast, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area
About the Captain Captain Richard Ellerbrok is an accomplished sailor with over 30 years of experience sailing lakes and blue water, 25 of...
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