How do we capture the essence of our Island? In low steady drum beats and flying fiddle reels. In soulful performances in three mother tongues. Through the fluid movements of centuries-old dances. By paintbrush stroke and needle-woven threads.
See our culture and heritage unfold through music, dance, theatre and art on your next journey to Cape Breton Island.
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.
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.
The Acoustic Roots Festival offers a variety of music including country, folk, celtic, blues and bluegrass. The event features some of the best in East Coast music, August 30th-September 1st.
Situated on stunning Bras d’Or Lake on Cape Breton Island, we offer our guests striking views from every dome.
Experience comfort and extensive amenities, with a luxury glamping getaway experience.
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.
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.
Discover Downtown Sydney’s self-guided walking tour of locally curated art and cultural installations!
Set your own pace on a self-guided tour along our peaceful shores, through quaint fishing villages and picturesque Acadian communities.
Our living history site will take you through period buildings and four distinct eras. Costumed animators invite you to experience a piece of Gaelic history, language and culture first-hand.
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.
Join our Musical Walking Tour to explore Cape Breton's culture, music, and history. End with a live performance in our main room. Discover hidden gems and enjoy talented musicians!
Relax at our 4½ star lakefront cottages! Enjoy free kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals for ultimate lake adventures. Perfect getaway for water enthusiasts!
With more fiddlers per capita than anywhere else in the world, you can bet music will be on tap wherever you go on our Island. It’s the heart and soul of Cape Breton Island—so be sure to hear it live at our many community concert series and world-renowned festivals.
Our finest exports? Music, storytelling and dance. See our culture and heritage unfold onstage between acts. Live our stories from the Island’s collection of theatres and historic mainstages with each soulful performance.
Meet dynamic artisans as you travel through our communities. From clay potters on the North Shore to downtown art galleries and Highland rug hookers, you’ll find artful surprises tucked everywhere around Cape Breton Island.
Explore works by over 90 local artisans. Find the perfect souvenir out of hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind items. Learn how to blow glass or take a fabric dyeing workshop. Discover creative hands-on experiences sure to inspire at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
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