Top Things to do in Cape Breton Island
The 10 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Cape Breton Island, Canada
"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.
Restaurants in Cape Breton Island
1. Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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5.0 based on 1,529 reviews
Treasures abound throughout the headlands and rugged cliffs of Cape Breton Highlands with its abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery and human history dating back to the last Ice Age.
Reviewed By live2love_love2live - Wilmington, United States
There is so much to see, do, and explore in this beautiful area of Nova Scotia. If you love a variety of hiking trails, great photo opportunities, chance encounters with wildlife, remote/quiet locations, and unsurpassed beauty, then you MUST visit this national park.
2. North River Kayak
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5.0 based on 210 reviews
NRKT is situated on the Murray Rd. in North River, Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia, Canada. North River Kayak Tours property is located just steps away from our launch site where we paddle anywhere from 3 hours to 5 days along the coastline of Cape Breton Island. See why we are listed within Trip Advisors top 10% receiving their Certificate of excellence in 2013.
3. Cape Breton Sailing Charters
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Hands-on sailing adventures on the Bras d'Or Lake & coastal waters of Cape Breton Island. Your party (up to 6) is invited to board No Rush II at her berth adjacent historic St. Peter's Canal. Take the helm. Handle the sail. Or just sit back and enjoy the ride on this safe and comfortable 35' bluewater cruising yacht. Explore the UNESCO Bras d'or Lake Biosphere by wind power! See alongshore, marine and bird life close up. Swim then enjoy lunch at anchor in a quiet cove. Become part of the incredible vista. Private sailing charters with Captain: half or full days; sunset cruises and multi-day/multi-port adventures designed just for you.
4. Richmond Adventure Planning - Sailboat Tours in Cape Breton
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
Book your adventure sail today for another of life's great experiences. This adventure is based around the St. Peter's Canal, Canada's oldest operating tidal lock. Our vessel provides a simple, pleasurable cost effective alternative to luxury yachts. We are ideally situated on the Lakeside of the canal amidst spectacular, rustic scenery. Visit us on Facebook, just search "Sailing in Cape Breton".
5. White Point Hiking Trail
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By JFLeB325 - Moncton, Canada
We came here today for a quick walk. What a great place for a hike. There are no signs here. Park at the wharf and follow the rocky road. You will not regret it.
6. Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Cafe
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
EAT. SHOP. SLEEP. Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Cafe is an experience in itself offering up the best in Cape Breton hospitality. The thoughtfully curated shop offers a selection of art and craft from Nova Scotia's finest creatives while the cheerful cafe serves up fair trade coffee and delicious local fare. Choose from four unique, bright and comfortable accommodation rooms for to complete your experience.
7. Cabot Discovery Tours
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5.0 based on 151 reviews
Want to see the best of Cape Breton but are short on time? We are a sightseeing business offering small group tours from Baddeck and shore excursions from the Port of Sydney. In addition to shared small group tours of the Cabot Trail, we offer cruise excursions and a variety of private tour options. Come with us and experience the coastal drives, wildlife, history, music and culture of Cape Breton Island.
8. Highland Village
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4.5 based on 330 reviews
Experience the lifestyle of the Scots in Nova Scotia at the Village's Outdoor Pioneer Museum or look up your Cape Breton roots at the Genealogy and Family History Centre. The Highland Village is situated on a beautiful site overlooking the Bras d'Or Lakes and is open from May to mid October.
Reviewed By rzm1949 - Tampa, United States
With our Family Scottish heritage, we anticipated this would be a good primer on early Canadian Settlers from there. It was about an hour drive from the Port of Halifax, but we took on of the cruise ship tours so we didn't have to arrange this tour on our own. We were delighted to find this was a living history museum. We were greeted in Gaelic and given an overview (in English) of what we were about to see. Most of the buildings were moved to the location from elsewhere and created a time line of everyday life from the 1770 to 1920. The exception was the original log cabin which deteriorated over time and was replaced with a replica. Each building had one or more volunteers or museum employees dressed in period garb to greet visitors to each period in time. They had a narrative but seemed pleased to get other questions and happily responded. Baking was taking place in one home and the "farmer" answered many questions about his work placing new siding on the barn, as well as about the many animals there. The village is on a hill looking over Bras d Or Lake with simply stunning views. Come prepared to walk, but we also were treated to cookies and tea in the museum store. This was SO much more than we had expected and a lovely learning opportunity we won't forget and are glad we can talk about with our family!
9. Bird Island Boat Tour
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4.5 based on 220 reviews
Loads of Puffins, plus seals and bald eagles - boat tours daily from early May until early Sept. Puffins guaranteed from early May until mid-late Aug. Over 45 years running. Our new tour boat, 'Puffin Express' was built in 2010. A coastal experience all in the family will love with lots of open windows for great photos and fresh sea air.
10. Cabot Trail
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4.5 based on 1,759 reviews
One of the most magnificent loop drives in North America treats visitors to the spectacular scenery of the Cape Breton Highlands.
Reviewed By Lets_Cruise_13 - Ottawa, Canada
On Tuesday August 20th, 2019, leaving Baddeck my wife and I drove the Cabot Trail which is a scenic highway completed in 1932 in northern Victoria County and Inverness County on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. The Cabot Trail is 298 km or 185 miles in length and completes a loop around the northern tip of the island, passing along and through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park (the Park). That morning, at the Park’s East Gate we stopped to purchase two $7.80 adult day passes to drive through the Park. At the booth, the Park employee provided us with information on what to look for and other fishing villages to visit. The western and eastern sections of the Park follow the rugged coastline, with views of the ocean. The southwestern section passes through the Margaree River valley before passing along Bras d'Or Lake. Driving the Trail, we stopped at the many lookout spots in and outside the Park, such as Lakies Head, Neil’s Harbour, Rusty Anchor Restaurant in Pleasant Bay, Chéticamp and in Inverness to take photos of mountainous plateau, ocean views and fishing villages during our scenic drive through stunning landscape. What a marvelous day it was for travelling! For nature lovers, hikers or just anyone wishing to visit Cape Breton Island and the surrounding areas, the Cabot Trail and the Cape Breton Highlands National Park is a must to see as it provides beautiful scenes. We would recommend it to family and friends.
