Take an Island Staycation

This summer, there’s no need to cross the causeway for an island getaway. Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind, hit the open road, and be quickly transported to a summer of discovery in your own backyard. Learn about our rich Mi’kmaw culture or try a new trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Get out on the waters of Bras d’Or Lake or retreat from it all while relaxing on the South Coast.

Staycation Activities

See what your fellow locals love about Cape Breton Island. There’s always something new to see and do on our Island with 175 kilometers of scenic coastline.

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10 Hidden Gems on Cape Breton Island

Cape Breton is so much more than Cabot Trail. Let us show you some of our favourite hidden gems!

Hidden Gems: Magic Cove

Ashley MacDonald is an outdoor adventure photographer from Cape Breton who can be found out exploring what the island has to offer. @lifeofashmac https://www.facebook.com/lifeofashmac/

Hidden Gems - Salt Mountain & Iron Mountain Wilderness Adventure

Geoffrey & Stacey, former Toronto DJ’s, love for travel, networking & photography brought them to Cape Breton Island in 2017, with the hope to live a sustainable lifestyle. They also provide tours & experiences to help plan your Cabot Trail Journey!

Hidden Gems - Davey and Sky explore Delorier Island, Isle Madame

Hidden Gems: Davey and Sky explore Cape Breton's South Coast

Davey and Sky explore Delorier Island on Isle Madame as a part of DCBA's Hidden Gem Campaign.

The Northern Hidden Gem - Meat Cove

We sent woodsman and instagrammer Chuck Wrathall to the northern tip of the island to explore and report back to us on Meat Cove!

Hidden Gem - The North River Adventure

Join @capebretonhiker, Tammy Aucoin, as she explores Cape Breton's, North River!

Biking Through Isle Madame - A Fall Gem 8

Cycling a Hidden Gem - Isle Madame

Davey and Sky explore Isle Madame as a part of DCBA's Fall Gems Campaign.

Hidden Gem: Richmond County's Dundee Resort 14

Hidden Gem: Dundee Resort

My name is Tom and I am an outdoor enthusiast and photographer based in Sydney, Nova Scotia. I moved to Cape Breton from India in 2019 and immediately fell in love with this beautiful island.

Hidden Gems - Gairloch Mountain Falls and Middle River

Follow Chris van den Berg on his Hidden Gem experience to Gairloch Mountain Falls, the Yellow Cello and Hunter's Mountain Chalet.

Hidden Gems - Glamping Getaway in Indian Brook

Brittany is a local influencer who was born and raised in Cape Breton. Brittany’s biggest passion is creating unique spaces and experiences for people through design and wishes for continued growth here in Cape Breton.@brittanymacleod

Hidden Gems: The Kauzmann Trail

James Forsey shares how to find the amazing Kauzmann Trail for his Hidden Gem!

KitchenFest!

KitchenFest! Féis a’ Chidsin! is happening August 27 – September 4, just for 2021. Expect Fiddles and bagpipes, concerts and céilidhs, food and drink, Gaelic language and song, informality and hospitality — consider this your official invitation to Cape Breton’s biggest kitchen céilidh!

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