Cape Breton Island Travel Guide

 easterntrekker Says:  Designed under the direction of renowned golf course designer, Stanley Thompson, in 1939 it is discribed as a“mountains and ocean” course.This is an18-hole, par 72 course set within one of Canada’s most beautiful natural settings- the Cape Breton Highlands National Park of... 

 easterntrekker Says:  If you're in shape a possibility is to bike the Trail . It's a steep incline though...so be prepared . There are lots of biking clubs in Nova Scotia that get together to do that sort of thing.Cape Breton Island's spectacular scenery is one reason that it is, by far, the most... 

 Aafia Says:  A visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg requires at least a day. The Fortress is a reconstructed 18th century French fortified town. The residents of the town bring it to life. We visit Louisbourg every summer and experience something new every time and I always buy fresh... 

 HIPPYCHICKALI Says:  Fishing is a huge part of our heritage. If you want a unique experience, visit one of our many fishing villages. You go down to what we call a wharf (not a dock or pier) and wait for the fisherman to come in. Depending on the side of the island, the season can be anywhere... 

 no1birdlady Says:  There are several lighthouses along here that you can visit. Most are rather small but very "cute". We stopped here and took a photo even though it was quite cold, gray and drizzling rain. There were a large number of Great Black-backed Gulls perches on the rocks here. These... 

 no1birdlady Says:  All through Cape Breton there are scenic areas of farm houses, barns, colorful fishing villages, and old weathered buildings for you to stop and photograph. The main problem is that some of the roads are very narrow and it is at times hard to stop where you want to take a... 

 no1birdlady Says:  Along the northeastern side of the Cabot Trail there are many artisans who have shops you can visit. This area is usually called the North Shore. We visited the Glass Artisans Studio and Gallery which featured blown and stained glass. Their wine glasses are gorgeous as are... 

 no1birdlady Says:  There is a lot more to Alexander Graham Bell than the telephone. At this museum you can learn all about him and the other things that he invented. It is a very interesting place. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He continued his father's trade and taught elocution on the... 

 no1birdlady Says:  The Gaelic College was founded in 1938 by Rev. MacKinzie as a school devoted to the study and preservation of the Gaelic language and Celtic arts and culture of immigrants from the Highlands of Scotland. Some of the courses offered are in Gaelic language and song, bagpipe... 

 tvor Says:  Fortress Louisbourg was built by the French in 1713 and changed hands between the French and British several times in the middle of the 18th century, finally falling to the British. About a quarter of the original town within the fortress walls has been excavated and... 

 KathyMarzin Says:  This is the first time in a restaurant where I have called the chef over to tell him how good my dinner was. I ordered the panfried haddock which was absolutely FABULOUS. The fresh baked buns were out of this world. 14 nights away from home; 14 dinners out; this was my... 

 tvor Says:  We stopped at Arts North, a neat wooden building on the Cabot Trail, near Cape North. It's on the northern end of the Cabot Trail. The crafts were exquisite, paintings, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and on the top floor in a loft, a large collection of quilts. Everything is... 

 Aafia Says:  Getting to Mary Ann Falls is an easy 5-10 minute walk. As you walk along, you'll first see the falls from a bridge, then you continue on and descend a set of stairs and platforms. To get down to the swimming area or to get an even better view of the falls, you'll need to...