Canada's Island Treasure

Rich in culture and history, Cape Breton is an actual Island off the north east coast of Nova Scotia, and jutting into the Atlantic Ocean.  Cape Breton is separated from the mainland by the Strait of Canso. The Canso Causeway, completed on December 10, 1954, is the only 'road to the isle'. This geographical isolation is part of what makes Cape Breton such a lush, unique, and undisturbed setting.
 

So Much Beauty, So Little Time!

Famous for its rugged mountain coastal highway used in many car commercials, Cape Breton's natural beauty is awe-inspiring. With so much rich forest, lakes and the Atlantic ocean, there is also so much to do such as boat tours and sightseeing, outdoor sports, salt water fishing, hiking and camping, nature walks, horseback riding, beachcombing. You can also ride the ocean waves on boogie boards, go snorkeling, play horseshoes and lawn games - or just relax by the ocean and take it all in.
 

Live History Lessons

The fortress of Louisbourg is also a major historical highlight, with real people dressed in period costumes acting out roles, as is the Alexander Graham Bell Museum.  You can also visit the popular Glenora Distilleries, or take in the many festivals and events, or listen to live Celtic music, popular throughout the province.
 

Local Cultural Music Festivals & Events:

Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Highland Village Days
Broad Cove Concert
Big Pond Concert
Kintyre Farm Scottish Concert
Cape Breton Square Dances
Local Lobster Suppers
Action week in Sydney
Atlantic Story Telling Festival
Hike the Highlands Festival

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