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Things to do on Cape Breton Island in the Summer 🫎🍁
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items Cape Breton is a popular destination for visitors to Atlantic Canada, especially those heading to Newfoundland. There is a lot to see from the famous Cabot Trail road route, Louisbourg Fortress, Cape Breton Highlands National Park,a mining museum and...
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Things to do on Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Sightseeing Tours
Driving on Cape Breton Island
Where to stay on Cape Breton Island
Things to do on Cape Breton Island
Coastal hiking trails and others on hill tops, a scenic coastal highway, a National Park, a fortress with costumed period staff and even a distillery with single malt whiskey are just some of the things to do on Cape Breton Island.
Cape Breton is well known for its superb hiking trails from easy coastal walks to more hilly routes with amazing views. Many of the hikes are in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Exploring the 13 Top Cape Breton Hiking Trails
Cape Breton Highlands National Park is a destination for many as a road trip along the Cabot Trail is popular as are the many hiking trails.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Cape Breton Island Tourist Information Office with suggestions for a better visit.
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia – Official Tourist Office
The Cabot Trail is a scenic mostly coastal drive around a part of Cape Breton Island. Equally popular with cyclists and people doing a road trip.
What is the best way to travel around the Cabot Trail? - Tourism Nova Scotia
Louisbourg National Historic Site is a must see when visiting Cape Breton. This fortress has costumed staff who love to talk about the place, there are demonstrations from the fort guards, exhibits from the period and a few restaurants.
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre has a small exhibit area but the main attraction is the restaurant with live music. During my visit there was a violinist from one of the island's famous families playing.
CMIC - Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
The Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site has a huge museum with exhibits about many of his inventions including the telephone. Located on gardens in Baddeck overlooking a lake.
Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck
Our tour guide was both funny and informative during the visit to the Glenora Distillery on the west side of Cape Breton Island. Yes, they do have a store located there.
Glenora Inn & Distillery - Canada's Oldest Single Malt Whisky Distillery
Cape Breton is well known for its mining tradition. The Miners Museum and tour teaches you about this industry.
Miners Museum
Cape Breton Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing tours on Cape Breton Island are as much about the journey as what you see. This includes bicycle touring, jeep excursions, a drive on the Cabot Trail.
The Cabot Trail Discovery Tour on Cape Breton Island takes you along this scenic route stopping at key points.
Cabot Trail Discovery Tour
Tour on Cape Breton Island which includes Louisbourg National Historic Site, the lighthouse and a drive along the scenic Mira River.
Fortress of Louisbourg and Mira
This tour of the Cabot Trail takes you along the route with awesome scenery. Along the way a stop is made in Baddeck.
Explore Baddeck and Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia
Cabot Trail Bicycle Touring on this supported ride from Freewheeling Adventures.
Nova Scotia: Cabot Trail Bike Tour
Jeep excursion on Cape Breton Island to High River Falls, biggest in Nova Scotia. There is some hiking involved.
Cape Breton Waterfall Jeep Excursion - Biggest Waterfall in NS
Jeep excursion on Cape Breton Island in the Margaree River area. A lot of fun while being on a scenic route.
Cape Breton Scenic Jeep Adventure
Driving on Cape Breton Island
The best way to explore Cape Breton Island is with a rental vehicle as you need some flexibility for stops. Upgrade the journey with an audio tape for the drive along the Cabot Trail. Don't want to drive then there are vans with drivers available.
An audio driving tour of the Cabot Trail lets you go and make stops at your own pace. Stop for a short hike, lunch or to take photos, it is all good.
Cabot Trail: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
The easiest and best way to check out Cape Breton Island is with a rental car. Available cars are limited during the summer season so book early.
CA $101 Car Rental Cape Breton Island - Expedia.ca
Cabot Discovery Tours has van service to number of locations on Cape Breton Island.
Cabot Discovery Tours
Where to stay on Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island has historic hotels along the Cabot Trail, more regular properties in towns such as Baddeck. There are a few hostels, but more guesthouses and B&Bs. Whichever you choose accommodations are limited during the busy summer season so book early.
Hostels are available across Cape Breton Island including Sydney.
Hostels In Cape Breton Island from €25.67 - Top Rated Hostels 2025
Booking.com has many accommodation options on Cape Breton Island including historic hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, etc.
157 hotels in Cape Breton, Canada.
TripAdvisor offers the 10 top hotels on Cape Breton Island. Some are boutique hotels and other in scenic locations.
The 10 Best Hotel Deals in Cape Breton Island (UPDATED Apr 2025) - Tripadvisor