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...
Irish Cove Provincial Park
16165 Highway 4
Overview
Irish Cove is a small roadside picnic park on a hill overlooking Bras d’Or Lake on Cape Breton Island (Route 4, 32 km / 20 mi northeast of St Peter’s). Some tables are sheltered. Other park activities include bird watching and observing the area’s wildlife.
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Cape Breton Sailing Charters
Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Join Captain Greg for a hands-on sailing experience on Cape Breton’s Bras d’Or Lake and Ocean Coast We offer a hands-on experie...
MacIsaac Kiltmakers
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Rosemary and Mac operate MacIsaac Kiltmakers as a family business and are enjoying tremendous success and growth because of their commitment...
MacCormack Provincial Park
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona & Area
MacCormack Provincial Park is a small picnic park overlooking Bras d’Or Lake on Cape Breton Island off Route 223 on the Bras d’Or Lake...
Blackwood Tours
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cabot Trail, Louisbourg Area
Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area
Blackwood Tours has been in business on Cape Breton Island for the past 10 years. Today we carry on the traditions built by former owner Don...
St. Peter's Co-op
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Foodland and Co-op have been dedicated to providing groceries, choice meats, farm-fresh produce, home-style baked goods, and deli meats and ...
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
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
|
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
|
Hiking
|
Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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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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