About Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island's Cabot Trail loops through the Highlands where the Gulf meets the Atlantic. The island's Scottish, Mi'kmaq, and Acadian heritage shines in music and food. The island's remoteness lends an untamed spirit.
Country
Canada
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
CAD
Language
English
Things to do in Cape Breton Island
Drive the Cabot Trail for world-famous coastal vistas
Hike the Cape Breton Highlands trails
Enjoy local Celtic music in pubs and concert halls
Kayak or fish the Gulf waters
Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum
Tour Fortress Louisbourg's restored 18th-century fortress
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