Restaurant Evangeline
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Charming restaurant found in Chéticamp along the main street. Perfect for a great breakfast before continuing on the Cabot Trail. ...
Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life
Overview
Les Trois Pignons houses the Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life, an Acadian, cultural, genealogical and visitor information centre. Located in Chéticamp, on the world famous Cabot Trail, the museum joins the story of the area’s settlement with that of the evolution of hooked rugs. The gallery features traditional antiques and contemporary hooked rugs created by local craftspeople as well as masterpieces by world renowned wool artist Elizabeth LeFort. Visitors are also invited to watch rug hooking demonstrations and are encouraged to ask questions about the tools and techniques used by the talented Chéticamp artisans. Guided tours are available with bilingual staff members.
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Skyline Sunset Hike
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Immerse yourself in the splendour of the sunset as the ocean glistens below. A walk through the boreal forest reveals this panoramic view, o...
La Brise Stained Glass Studio
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Working glass studio located in the heart of the Acadian village of Cheticamp. Although most items are made to order, a small assortm...
Bog Trail
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
In keeping with Parks Canada’s mandate to protect the natural environment, a boardwalk keeps your feet dry as you walk while preventin...
Le Portage Golf Club
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
On one side of me is the Gulf of St. Lawrence; on the other the majestic Cheticamp Mountain range, literally at the entrance of world famous...
Riverside Paddle Sports
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Riverside Paddle Sports is located on the beautiful Cheticamp River, which is the boundary of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. We ar...
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Louisbourg and area
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Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
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Cabot Trail
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Living Culture
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
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When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
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Louisbourg and area
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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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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
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Hiking
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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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