Journey to one of North America’s first multi-cultural societies, where ancestry is treasured and our run roots deep. Discover the rich culture of our First People, the Mi’kmaq. Tap your toes at a ceilidh. Walk amongst relics of the old country and explore new-world Acadian traditions. Discover our industrious past and our innovative spirit in every community you visit.
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 an immersive virtual mine tour through the last century of coal mining in Cape Breton. Then journey into the depths of the Ocean Deeps Colliery, a coal mine
located beneath the Museum building.
Spend a night in our custom cabin with a box of chocolates and sparking wine while the fire is burning.
Take it easy in this unique and tranquil three bedroom vacation home that is wheelchair accessible. Ideal location, offering a beautiful view of Mira Bay.
Inverary Resort is proud to call Baddeck home. It's the start and end of the Cabot Trail. Our 11-acre waterfront resort offers kayaking, paddleboarding, and pontoon boat fun. Enjoy local cuisine at ou
Come and enjoy some of Sydney's best seafood dishes while watching the sunset light up the downtown skyline from the other side of Sydney's picturesque harbour.
2024 marks the 30th year of the Granville Green concert series in Port Hawkesbury! This free, family-friendly, alcohol-free event runs Sundays at 7pm from July 7 to August 11, showcasing local and Can
Discover St. Peters Canal, where the Atlantic meets Bras D'or Lake. Paddle the historic Mi'kmaw route with rentals from Canal Landing. Enjoy a Parks Canada Perfect Picnic & watch boats at the lockage.
An intimate fine dining restaurant located in Margaree Harbour along the western coast of Cape Breton Island. Offering a set, 7-course menu that features seasonal and locally inspired dishes.
Capt. Mark’s is Pleasant Bay’s most experienced whale watching company. Operating for 30 years, Capt. Mark takes you along Cape Breton’s coastlines in search of Pilot, Minke, Finback and Humpbacks.
Experience Cape Breton Highlands at dusk! Hike the Skyline Sunset, marvel at Stars on Mica Hill, enjoy a Lantern Walk at Freshwater Lake, and explore Seeing in the Dark at Warren Lake.
The Mi’kmaq have lived in this region since time immemorial and their culture continues to thrive, teach and enrich us. Discover rich stories and traditions that have been passed down over generations. Join a Mi’kmaw guide on a cultural journey that we know will be transformative.
Spend hours in good company learning traditional rug hooking techniques. Join in a rousing fiddle-led jam session. Dine on fresh seafood in a quaint coastal fishing community. Engage in the Acadian joie de vivre (joy of life) through the Island’s many festivals, museums and events.
Step to rolling jigs played by furious fiddles and reeling bagpipes at a weekly ceilidh. Try your hand at a milling frolic. Take a lesson in Gaelic. Become part of our story and explore the Celtic Heart of North America.
One small Island with big impact. Glimpse into the mind of a genius. Have a blast firing a 17th-century cannon. Stand on the same shores that launched the first transatlantic wireless message.
Transport yourself to a bygone era of train travel. Experience mining life with a retired miner as your guide. Discover the history and innovation that built our Island; honour those who made it possible.
It's often heard around the island that there will be a ceilidh in this place, or that people are going to a ceilidh tonight, or will there be a ceilidh anywhere this weekend?
Taking part in our Mi’kmaq Medicine Walk is the ultimate experience to learn about our culture. We encourage you to gather friends, family and/or neighbours and come to Membertou for an intimate tour.
It's no secret that Cape Bretoners have an accent. The accent can sometimes take on a Gaelic sound and sometimes can sound akin to a Newfoundland accent. Either way, our accent is a part of our identity and no doubt a part of our charm.
Callum MacCrimmon shares his experience on his 3rd Celtic Colours Festival in Cape Breton. Calum is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer best known as a founding member of the award-winning Scottish folk band Breabach.
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.
Getting Here and Around