Not just another pretty place. Here, you’ll find a lifetime of adventure packed on our 175-kilometre-long Island. Iconic topography gives way to a living history, where each cove and inlet reveals welcoming communities, distinct cultures, stunning wilderness, and more of the story.
Embrace the opportunity to have a historical and artistic experience by staying for a night at the vintage Royal Hotel established since 1895.
Relax at our 4½ star lakefront cottages! Enjoy free kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals for ultimate lake adventures. Perfect getaway for water enthusiasts!
Visit Cape Breton Highland National Park’s newest walk-in campground, Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge. This cliff-side retreat is the perfect spot to launch your adventure, where the mountains meet the sea.
Offering wonderful stories to share, and fresh local seafood to savor! Try locally fished hard shelled lobster, fire planked salmon, local snow crab or AAA strip loin steak.
Ride the Atlantic Gondola will take you to the summit of Cape Smokey Mountain, where you will find expansive views of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the Atlantic Ocean and the Keltic Lodge.
With up to 5 people, let us guide you to one of Cape Breton’s best views, Cape Clear. At over 1,500 ft in elevation, you’ll have an unparalleled view over the highlands and picturesque Margaree River.
3 days, 2 nights accommodations in a large yurt or dome. Breakfast & dinner for 2 each day. Private hot tub access each evening.
Optional morning meditation & daily Qi Gong session.
Proudly known as North America's 1st single malt whisky distillery, Glenora Inn & Distillery is located in a picturesque glen. Enjoy Daily Ceilidhs with no charge when dining or drinking.
Take a break and relax on the world-famous Margaree River. Let the currents carry you downstream as you dip your toes in the river.
Surrounded by my sculpture garden, enjoy sunsets & ocean views from your hot tub or deck in this unique creative space. Stay includes a private artist led tour of the sculpture garden and gallery.
Join us for a tasting and learn about the cider-making process or soak up the sunshine while sipping a pint in our outdoor space.
Stay with us any Sunday night in the hotel and receive a $25 gift card for the restaurant (#1 in Cape Breton) when you mention this promotion. Must be mentioned during booking of the room.
Stunning landscapes demand exploration. Climb a mountain. Explore the coast. Get outside and discover our Island’s adventurous heart.
You’ll hear it before you see it. A rhythmic drumming, the intermingling of three mother tongues, the soft tap of pointed toes, a flurry of fiddle strings—the heartbeat of our Island.
You won’t just see 18th-Century France, you’ll live it. Brush past marching French soldiers.
Through straits and canals, coastal communities and Canada’s only inland sea, get to know our corner of the Atlantic. From port to port, there’s plenty to explore by charter, tour or on your own.
A flavour as unique as our destination. Small-scale and self-sustained, Cape Breton serves-up fresh ship-to-shore shellfish, succulent Atlantic lobster, and Island-inspired culinary delights with an East Coast twist.
Coastal curves and endless adventure await you on Cape Breton Island. Through quaint communities, Highland peaks, and tree-fringed trails, you’ll learn the true definition of open road.
Highlands, links—this isn’t Scotland, but it sure plays like it. Some of the world’s finest courses and 175-kilometres of stunning terrain to explore. Golf was invented for places like Cape Breton Island.
On Cape Breton Island you will find tunes around every turn! Music is our heart and soul.
Nestled along the rugged southern coast of Cape Breton Island, Gabarus is a quaint seaside village that offers visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Membertou is a vibrant Indigenous community nestled in the heart of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. With its rich history, cultural attractions, and warm hospitality, Membertou offers visitors a unique and unforgettable experience.
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
With its rich history, diverse attractions, and warm hospitality, Inverness offers visitors a unique blend of culture, golf, and relaxation. So, let's delve into what makes this small town on Canada's Musical Coast such a special destination.
Just north of the Cabot Trail is a beautiful corner of Cape Breton Island filled with rugged coast lines, mountains that plunge to the sea and some of the Island's most colourful characters.
Don't put that camera away just because it's cold! Winter on Cape Breton Island is an Instagrammer's wonderland.
There are direct flights to Sydney from Halifax, Toronto and Montreal and from other North American and European cities via those cities. If traveling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.
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