2 days
- Cape Breton Island
Mix and match our 48-hour road trips to create a Nova Scotia adventure all your own.
1 Day 1
Morning
Enjoy a morning sail on the Bras d’Or Lake with Cape Breton Sailing Charters or Amoeba Sailing Tours. Then, experience a White Glove Tour at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
Afternoon
Visit Eskasoni Cultural Journeys to experience authentic Mi’kmaw culture on Goat Island, including a smudging ceremony, baking of four cent bread, learning basketry, and traditional dance.
Evening
End your day in Sydney. Walk along the waterfront, see the noteworthy “Giant Fiddle”, and stroll Charlotte Street for dining and unique shops, including the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design.
2 Day 2
Morning
You can easily spend the entire day at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. From firing a cannon or musket to rum tasting to children’s programming and the Mi’kmaw Interpretive Centre, you want to allow yourself lots of time to experience all that’s available here.
Afternoon
If you have time after your visit to the Fortress, check out the Louisbourg Lighthouse or Old Town Trail, which offer impressive views of the Fortress.
Evening
Stay at North Star*, the former Point of View Suites, which was remodeled in 2022 by Scottish TV designers Colin and Justin. Many of the rooms enjoy spectacular ocean views and vistas of the Fortress of Louisbourg, with others offer garden and sunset views.
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