Île du Cap-Breton

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Pjila’si! One hundred thousand welcomes! Bienvenue! Ciad mille failte!

Ces salutations sont adressées depuis des lustres aux visiteurs qui arrivent dans la région du Cap-Breton, prêts à explorer une île pleine d’aventures de plein air, de routes panoramiques, de vues à couper le souffle et des fruits de mer les plus frais qu’on ait goûtés.

Histoire fascinante, culture, musique, artisanat de qualité et peuple chaleureux : les bonnes surprises vous attendent à chaque détour.

Villes et villages sur l’île du Cap-Breton

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Principales activités à voir et à faire

Sentier côtier Celtic Shores

Empruntez le sentier côtier Celtic Shores, qui s’étend de Port Hastings à Inverness, avec de nombreux points de départ entre les deux villes pour des aventures toute l’année.
Faites du vélo ou de la randonnée sur ce sentier multifonctionnel de 93 km. En hiver, faites du ski, de la raquette ou de la motoneige.

Sentier Skyline

Sentier facile et plat, de 6,5 km (aller-retour) situé dans le parc national des Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton
Vue panoramique qui surplombe le détroit de northumberland, la Cabot Trail et le parc national des Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton
Des panneaux d’interprétation présentent la végétation et la faune qui se trouvent le long du sentier

Lieu historique national de la Forteresse-de-Louisbourg

Entrez dans la forteresse de Louisbourg, reconstruction de la plus grande ville française fortifiée en Amérique du Nord, telle qu’elle était au 18e siècle.
Tirez d’un canon, devenez prisonnier, goûtez au chocolat chaud d’époque ou sirotez du rhum vieillissant dans des fûts à l’intérieur des murs de la forteresse.
Passez la nuit dans une maison d’époque ou dans une tente du style du 18e siècle dans l’enceinte de la forteresse de Louisbourg.

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Plage Inverness

Baignez-vous dans l’eau salée la plus chaude de la province.
La zone surveillée de la plage est accessible aux handicapées grâce à des tapis d’accès, des chaises de plage et des chaises flottantes qui sont offertes en location.
Promenez-vous sur la promenade bordant les dunes naturelles qui surplombent la plage et regardez les golfeurs jouer à proximité à Cabot Links

Cape Smokey

Ce véritable terrain de jeu est ouvert toute l’année à Ingonish.
Montez à bord de la seule gondole de l’est du Canada et prenez une collation au casse-croûte au sommet de la montagne.
Avec sa neige profonde et sa vue panoramique depuis le sommet, Cape Smokey est une destination très prisée pour le ski en hiver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cape Breton Island, located in Nova Scotia, Canada, is a popular destination known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Cape Breton Island:

There are 4 ways to reach the Cabot Trail. Take Route 19 to Margaree Forks on the Cabot Trail; take Highway 105 to exit 5 in Whycocomagh, turn onto Route 395, turn right onto Route 19 to Margaree Forks on the Cabot Trail; take Highway 105 to exit 7 onto the Cabot Trail; take Highway 105 to either exit 11 onto the Cabot Trail or exit 12 (to Englishtown Ferry), Route 312, and right to the Cabot Trail.

The Cabot Trail takes approximately 5 ½ to 6 hours to drive.

This is a question we get so often we wrote a full blog post about this, have a read, and decide for yourself what way suits you best.

Yes! There are EV stations at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site and Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and other locations throughout Cape Breton. For a full list of EV stations in NS refer to https://www.plugshare.com/

There are only two propane fill ups in Cape Breton for RVs. Canadian Tire, Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury and Canadian Tire, Blower Street, North Sydney.

There is a free dumping station located in Lennox Passage (Highway 104, exit 46). Campgrounds may be able to accommodate for a fee.

Yes! Meat Cove is approximately 30 kilometres from Cape North. At Cape North turn onto Bay St.Lawrence Road, then turn onto Meat Cove Road. The last 8 kilometres to Meat Cove is unpaved.

Featured Packages on Cape Breton Island

5 snowmobiles drive on a snow filled trail in winter in Cape Breton.

TNT’s 1-day Snowmobiling with 2 nights at the Water’s Edge Inn

$1710.00/ Per Couple

Experience winter adventure with an exclusive TNT snowmobile trail tour package and one night accommodation at the Water's Edge Inn.

Baddeck
décembre 15, 2024 – avril 1, 2025

A group of people are walking the woods in winter after exiting a side by side on a TNT group tour.

TNT’s Cape Breton Team Building/Group Tour

$850.00

Escape the screen and experience the natural beauty of the Cape Breton Highlands on an exciting side-by-side group tour.

Baddeck
mai 1, 2025 – décembre 15, 2025

A group of snowmobilers drive on a fresh trail of snow through a forest.

TNT’s 3-days Snowmobiling with 4 nights at the Water’s Edge Inn

$4340.00/ Per Couple

Discover a winter wonderland in the Cape Breton Highlands with a TNT snowmobile trail tour and four-night stay at the Water's Edge Inn!

Baddeck
décembre 15, 2024 – avril 1, 2025

A person on a red snowmobile, in the winter, with snow on the ground and snow filled ever green trees in the background.

TNT’s 1-day Snowmobiling with 2 nights at Inverary Resort

$1270.00/ Per Couple

Embark on a snow-covered quest in the Cape Breton Highlands with a TNT snowmobile trail tour and overnight accommodation at the Inverary Resort!

Baddeck
décembre 15, 2024 – avril 1, 2025

TNT’s 3-days Snowmobiling with 4-nights at Inverary Resort

$3395.00/ Per Couple

Experience a snowy adventure in the Cape Breton Highlands with a TNT snowmobile trail tour and 4-night accommodation at the Inverary Resort!

Baddeck
décembre 15, 2024 – avril 1, 2025

Two people sit on snowmobiles in front of Inverary Resort.

Super Sledders Getaway

$269/ Starting At

Head to Cape Breton for a snowmobile adventure, complete with cozy stay and breakfast at the full-service Inverary Resort, on the Bras d'Or Lake.

Baddeck
janvier 3, 2025 – avril 6, 2025

Inverary Ski Getaway

$470/ Starting At

On this 2-night getaway, Ski Cape Smokey on the renowned Cabot Trail and relax at the full-service Inverary Resort, on the Bras d’Or Lake.

Baddeck
janvier 3, 2025 – mars 31, 2025

Several hills and valleys are dotted with trees that are changing into fall colours. At the bottom of the hills there is a river that winds through the photo. It is a sunny day but there are lots of fluffy clouds in the sky.

TNT ATV/UTV Shore Excursions to Cape Clear

$1750

Specialty ATV/UTV TNT shore excursions for CRUISE from Port of Sydney via Hunter's Mountain to iconic Cape Clear with trailside lunch – times are base

Sydney
mai 1, 2025 – décembre 15, 2025

Three cottages by the water at night. There are lots of stars in the sky. The lights are on in the entrance to the cottages.

Smokey Adventure Getaway

$260/ Starting At

Embrace winter fun and spectacular Cape Breton Highland views as you ski by the sea at Cape Smokey, then relax overnight at Lantern Hill and Hollow.

Ingonish Beach
janvier 1, 2025 – mars 31, 2025

Oceanfront Gourmet Getaway

$999 – $1199/ Per Couple

Relax in an oceanfront cottage with private hot tub & barrel sauna. Savour two delicious meals, prepared by a local chef & delivered to your cottage.

Dingwall
août 20, 2024 – décembre 31, 2025

A bright red keep is stopped on the side of the road with two people standing through the moon roof taking pictures of the backdrop of changing fall colours.

The Margaree Mountaineer with Lunch

$125/ Per Person

Experience the Cabot Trail like never before with an exciting on/off-road Jeep tour of the Margaree Valley, with lunch provided by a local café.

Margaree Centre
janvier 1, 2024 – décembre 31, 2025

Two people sit in a hot tub. There appears to be a large wooden fence or wall surrounding them.

Coastal Chéticamp Getaway

$289/ Starting At

Discover Chéticamp, Cape Breton's coastal charm with a 2-night stay at a cozy boutique hotel with outdoor hot tub and enjoy delicious local flavours.

Chéticamp
septembre 25, 2024 – mars 31, 2025

A person snowshoes through a trail in the forest on a grey day.

Trailside Nature Getaway

$490/ Per Couple

Experience Cape Breton Island's stunning landscapes during a cozy cottage getaway on the Cabot Trail, including a guided hike with trail snacks.

Wreck Cove
septembre 25, 2023 – mars 31, 2025

Trailside Starry Sky Bonfire

$475/ Per Couple

Gather around a crackling bonfire under a vast canopy of stars on the Cabot Trail. Enjoy fireside snacks, and relax overnight in a cozy cottage.

Wreck Cove
septembre 25, 2023 – mars 31, 2025

Informations régionales

Words of welcome have long been offered to visitors as they cross the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton, ready to explore a region where history lives and breathes.

Apprenez-en davantage sur Île du Cap-Breton

Sentier côtier Celtic Shores

Sentier Skyline

Lieu historique national de la Forteresse-de-Louisbourg

Plage Inverness

Cape Smokey

TNT’s 1-day Snowmobiling with 2 nights at the Water’s Edge Inn

TNT’s Cape Breton Team Building/Group Tour

TNT’s 3-days Snowmobiling with 4 nights at the Water’s Edge Inn

TNT’s 1-day Snowmobiling with 2 nights at Inverary Resort

TNT’s 3-days Snowmobiling with 4-nights at Inverary Resort

Super Sledders Getaway

Inverary Ski Getaway

TNT ATV/UTV Shore Excursions to Cape Clear

Smokey Adventure Getaway

Oceanfront Gourmet Getaway

The Margaree Mountaineer with Lunch

Coastal Chéticamp Getaway

Trailside Nature Getaway

Trailside Starry Sky Bonfire

Informations régionales

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