Things to do in Cape Breton Island, Canada: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

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".

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.

Blue Thistle Tours provide scenic guided tours and private hire throughout the spectacular island of Cape Breton, we offer a unique, personal feel, including custom designed tours to enhance your island experience. Tours are designed to encompass historic and cultural destinations such as Baddeck, a picturesque village nestled on the shores of the shimmering Bras d'Or Lake or Iona, a living history museum where you will experience the challenges faced by Cape Bretons European settlers. You may choose to step back in time to Louisbourg Fort, the largest reconstructed Fort in North America or ride the Cabot Trail often referred to as one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world.

I'm Alexi and I'm the owner/operator of McKinnon Kayak Tours in Inverness, NS. My family's from the area and I'm very happy to spend the season in this beautiful place guiding! I have a passion for the outdoors and have two years experience whitewater raft guiding and safety kayaking at Rafting Newfoundland. My goal is to make kayaking as accessible to underrepresented groups in Nova Scotia as humanly possible!

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.

Nestled in the northeast corner of Cape Breton Island lies the quaint fishing village of Neil’s Harbour. Just two minutes off of the Cabot Trail, let the lighthouse guide you to Dixon's Zodiac Seafari. Prepare to have a smooth, exhilarating ride aboard the "733 Hurricane", the same type of vessel used by the Canadian Coast Guard. This is where your coastal, whale and marine life adventure will begin.

Mountain Pine adventures is a full service adventure outfit, providing services to the Cabot Trail. We share and deliver a very passionate and personal connection with nature and all of her natural beauty! We invite you along with us, to make memories you won't soon forget. Specializing in backcountry hiking, adventurous dining and treetop zipline tours. Book with us today!!

We offer competitively priced tours of our beautiful island. We have tours from 1.5hrs - 6hrs along. Pick from one of our pre-planned tours,that amongst others allow you to explore Baddeck, marvel at the Cabot Trail, step back in time at Louisbourg, or construct a bespoke tour of your own that could include a trip to one of our beautiful beaches or hiking trails, with the expertise of one guides