Wallace MacAskill Museum
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Birthplace of famed marine photographer Wallace R. MacAskill. Wooden building (c 1880) with turn-of-the-century furnishings, over 100 MacAsk...
Darlene’s Paintings by the Sea
Overview
Acrylic and Watercolour paintings and other decorative painted items for sale. Visit by appointments only.
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Richmond Adventure Planning
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Experience Canada’s largest inland sea as you join Captain Kerr on “Cu Na Mara” (“Hound of the Sea” in Gaelic) for a personalized ...
LeNoir Forge Museum – Blacksmithing Experience
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
Visit one of the oldest stone buildings on Cape Breton Island and learn about the traditional art of blacksmithing. Demonstrations take pl...
Guiding Lights of Isle Madame
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
Nova Scotia is home to the largest number of lighthouses in Canada, but none are more historic or picturesque than those of Isle Madame. Thi...
The Island Nest
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
The Island Nest, Restaurant & Lounge features delicious homemade meals & refreshing cold drinks at affordable prices. With a newly r...
Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park on Cape Breton Island (1 km / 0.5 mi east of Point Michaud, 3796 Hwy 247) is an exceptional 3-km /...
Locals Know Blogs
Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fall
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
|
Cabot Trail
|
Canada's Musical Coast
|
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
|
Cape Breton's South Coast
|
Hiking
|
Outdoor Adventure
|
Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
|
Winter
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
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Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.
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Wondering where to stay on your next snowmobile getaway? These 10 drive-up accommodations provide easy access to/from the trail system.
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Nestled along the shores of Bras d'Or Lake, you'll find Eskasoni, one of five Mi'kmaq communities found on Cape Breton Island. Steeped in ancient history and rich in cultural heritage, here you'll have the opportunity to learn about how Canada's Fir
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Welcome to Ben Eoin, a picturesque coastal community tucked along the shores of the Bras d'Or Lake on Cape Breton Island. This charming community offers visitors a perfect blend of relaxation, outdoor activities, and scenic beauty. Whether you're se
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Iona is commonly referred to as “central Cape Breton”. We’re in the “heart of the island” here, about an hour away from everywhere.
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A rural lifestyle is almost mandatory in Bras d'Or and Boularderie Island. This pastoral setting along the Bras d'Or Lake encourages a slower pace of life, the ideal place to embrace 'Island Time'.
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Dundee a charming destination nestled on the shores of the majestic Bras d'Or Lake in Cape Breton Island. If you're seeking a perfect blend of lakeside luxury and rural tranquility, Dundee has it all!
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