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Discover why Cape Breton Island is the #1 Island in Canada and North America, according to Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. Explore its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and top experiences on the Cabot Trail, waterfalls, and more.
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Things to See & Do in Cape Breton. Not just another pretty...
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Cape Breton Island’s capes, keys and coves region. Where...
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Walk from cottage to green. Watch fishing boats pass by your...
- Culture & Heritage
Concerts & céilidhs, pub nights & square dances, celebrate...
- Coastal Adventure
Chart your own course for adventure. Sail the fog-free...
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Cape Breton’s golf courses are housed in very unique...
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Cape Breton Island (French: île du Cap-Breton, formerly île Royale; Scottish Gaelic: Ceap Breatainn or Eilean Cheap Bhreatainn; Miꞌkmaq: Unamaꞌki) is a rugged and irregularly shaped island on the Atlantic coast of North America and part of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 10,311 km² (3,981 sq mi)
- 132,019 (2021)
- 77th
- Nova Scotia, Canada
Cape Breton Island | Regions | Tourism Nova Scotia. Home. Places to Go. Cape Breton Island. Cape Breton Island is renowned for its Cabot Trail, its dramatic coastal views, variety of hiking trails, world-class golf, and Celtic culture. See more.
Cape Breton Island is the northernmost island in Nova Scotia. It is a beautifully rugged island, populated by the descendants of Scottish immigrants, by Acadians, and by the Indigenous Mi'kmaq people. The island is known for its traditional fiddle music, and flourishing Celtic culture.
Explore the rugged, wooded and wild region of Nova Scotia, Canada, with its famous Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Find attractions, articles, guidebooks and tips for planning your trip to Cape Breton Island.
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