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10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Cape Breton Island That You Shouldn't Miss
"For simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all." So said Alexander Graham Bell of the island he adopted as his home. Rich with Celtic, Mi'kmaq and Acadian heritage, Cape Breton is a delight for history buffs, music lovers and explorers of nature. Immerse yourself in 18th-century life at the Fortress of Louisbourg, explore the winding roads and Atlantic vistas of the Cabot Trail, and seek out a local Ceilidh for a lively and rousing experience.
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1. Sydney Mines Heritage Museum and Fossil Centre
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
2. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 2,088 reviews
This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell and his family during their time in Nova Scotia.
Reviewed By SueK167 - Laguna Woods, United States
Had no idea the many contributions made by Alexander Bell in addition to the telephone, ie aviation, hearing impaired, boating, conservation, etc, etc. Beautiful museum displaying this man's many talents with minimal education. Highly recommend when in Baddeck NS
3. Gaelic College
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Situated in the heart of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts was founded in 1938 as a school devoted to the study and preservation of the Gaelic language, arts and culture. Students of all ages and abilities from around the world take courses at our Cape Breton campus and online. Our world-class instructors offer programs in Scottish traditional disciplines including Gaelic language and song, music, dance & crafts.
Reviewed By 592carolyna
We stopped in here on a rainy day after doing the Cabot Trail and were pleasantly surprised. For part of our visit, the two of us were the only visitors and yet they performed great demonstrations on fiddling, step-dancing, kilt making, weaving and other aspects of Gaelic culture. The staff was very hospitable and informative. Lovely gift store too. The schedule of the demonstrations is on their website so that you can plan your visit.
4. Cape Breton Miners' Museum
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4.5 based on 504 reviews
Reviewed By motorhead2469 - Juniper, Canada
This is a must go to, we went to Louisburg in the morning and Miners Museum in the afternoon! The underground tour is great, amazing stories that keep you entirely engaged. Tough on taller people or if you have a bad back. Next time I will bring a kneeling pad to be more comfortable during the stops. Perhaps they could offer that there?
5. Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
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4.5 based on 88 reviews
We serve the craft community of Cape Breton Island from beginners and recreational practitioners to highly accomplished professionals, offering instruction as well as resource and support services.CBCC&D offers a variety of educational opportunities in both contemporary and traditional craft, promotes and markets Cape Breton craft through exhibitions, special events, the maintenance of fine craft showcases throughout the Island and the operation of a permanent, year-round store-front Gallery and Gallery Shop representing over 75 Cape Breton artists.
Reviewed By CBYankee
This beautiful gallery space offers the best local crafts in Sydney. Items are available in every price range and in every art discipline. I visit here many times a year as the craft offerings can be different.
6. Sunset Art Gallery
7. Les Trois Pignons
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
8. Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa
9. Membertou Heritage Park
10. Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
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4.5 based on 172 reviews
The Mission Statement of the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre is to collect, preserve and promote the traditional Celtic music of Cape Breton Island through Education, Research and Performance.
