Cape Breton Island - seat of ancient culture and hub of the Celtic folk music revival. For centuries, the Scottish and French settlers of tree-covered mountains and magnificent valleys nurtured their heritage in relative isolation. Today the world flocks to historic villages, some of the most desirable golf Nova Scotia has to offer, and Celtic music festivals in the island's stunning setting.
Join in the old-time dances as bagpipers and fiddlers celebrate Gaelic culture amidst the quiet beauty of the Ceilidh Trail.
Surround yourself with the splendour of the Nova Scotia Cabot Trail and the bold highlands, where moose and bald eagles abound and humpback whales caper in the shimmering waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, offering visitors a spectacularly beautiful whale watching opportunity.
Stroll the grassy shores or cruise to international boating destinations along the Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive.
Tour the world-class historical reconstruction of Fortress Louisbourg, learn about Acadian history as you wander through centuries-old villages, and descend to a coal mine beneath the ocean floor on the Fleur-de-lis and Marconi Trails and in Metro Cape Breton. An array of lodges, bed and breakfasts, and resorts provide a Nova Scotia accommodation to suit all styles of Cape Breton getaway.
Colourful and cultured-delight in the sights and sounds of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia's masterpiece.