Guide to Cape Breton Island
Sightseeing
The most popular hike in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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Skyline Trail
The most popular hike in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Not in the National Park, however the view from the top of the hill is probably the most iconic picture when Cape Breton comes to mind.
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Gypsum Mine Lake
Cheticamp Back RoadNot in the National Park, however the view from the top of the hill is probably the most iconic picture when Cape Breton comes to mind.
One of the most challenging hikes on Cape Breton Island. If you’re lucky, you’ll be greeted by the friendly horses when you reach the cove.
Polletts Cove
One of the most challenging hikes on Cape Breton Island. If you’re lucky, you’ll be greeted by the friendly horses when you reach the cove.
A lesser known spot, this short hike takes you to a scenic waterfall where you can go for a swim.
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Egypt Falls
150 Pipers Glen RoadA lesser known spot, this short hike takes you to a scenic waterfall where you can go for a swim.
Beaches
Local beach with lifeguards during the summer.
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Mira Gut Beach Municipal Park
45 Mira Bay DrLocal beach with lifeguards during the summer.
If you like warm water, a day trip to Inverness Beach is a must!
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Inverness Beach Boardwalk
158 Beach No 1 RdIf you like warm water, a day trip to Inverness Beach is a must!
Big Glace Bay Beach
Sand beach located near Glace Bay.
Dominion Beach
Sand beach at a provincial park.
Other
Less than 20 minutes away, Ski Ben Eoin is one of two ski hills in Cape Breton
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Ski Ben Eoin
5101 Nova Scotia Trunk 4Less than 20 minutes away, Ski Ben Eoin is one of two ski hills in Cape Breton
1.5 hours into the highlands is this ski resort with Atlantic Canada’s only gondola. A spot worth checking out in the summer or winter.
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Ski Cape Smokey
38696 Cabot Trail Rd1.5 hours into the highlands is this ski resort with Atlantic Canada’s only gondola. A spot worth checking out in the summer or winter.
Food scene
Located right on the waterfront in downtown Sydney, this is a great place to enjoy a patio drink on a sunny day.
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Portside Beer Garden
144 EsplanadeLocated right on the waterfront in downtown Sydney, this is a great place to enjoy a patio drink on a sunny day.
With a newly added beer garden, this pub is a local favourite. Lots of live music here.
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Governors Pub & Eatery
233 EsplanadeWith a newly added beer garden, this pub is a local favourite. Lots of live music here.
Cold beer, good food and live music.
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The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
424 Charlotte StCold beer, good food and live music.
Breton Brewing Co
364 Keltic DrOur local craft brewery.
Stop in and try a variety of different ciders.
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Island Folk Cider House
52 Nepean StStop in and try a variety of different ciders.
If you’re looking to get your seafood fish while visiting, look no further that The Lobster Pound in North Sydney.
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The Lobster Pound and Moore
293 Commercial StIf you’re looking to get your seafood fish while visiting, look no further that The Lobster Pound in North Sydney.