Guide to Cape Breton Island

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Guide to Cape Breton Island

Sightseeing

The most popular hike in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
64 locals recommend
Skyline Trail
64 locals recommend
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.
20 locals recommend
Gypsum Mine Lake
Cheticamp Back Road
20 locals recommend
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.
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.
18 locals recommend
Egypt Falls
150 Pipers Glen Road
18 locals recommend
A 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.
7 locals recommend
Mira Gut Beach Municipal Park
45 Mira Bay Dr
7 locals recommend
Local beach with lifeguards during the summer.
If you like warm water, a day trip to Inverness Beach is a must!
23 locals recommend
Inverness Beach Boardwalk
158 Beach No 1 Rd
23 locals recommend
If you like warm water, a day trip to Inverness Beach is a must!
Sand beach located near Glace Bay.
Big Glace Bay Beach
Sand beach located near Glace Bay.
Sand beach at a provincial park.
6 locals recommend
Dominion Beach
6 locals recommend
Sand beach at a provincial park.

Other

Less than 20 minutes away, Ski Ben Eoin is one of two ski hills in Cape Breton
10 locals recommend
Ski Ben Eoin
5101 Nova Scotia Trunk 4
10 locals recommend
Less 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.
19 locals recommend
Ski Cape Smokey
38696 Cabot Trail Rd
19 locals recommend
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.

Food scene

Located right on the waterfront in downtown Sydney, this is a great place to enjoy a patio drink on a sunny day.
7 locals recommend
Portside Beer Garden
144 Esplanade
7 locals recommend
Located 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.
57 locals recommend
Governors Pub & Eatery
233 Esplanade
57 locals recommend
With a newly added beer garden, this pub is a local favourite. Lots of live music here.
Cold beer, good food and live music.
28 locals recommend
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
424 Charlotte St
28 locals recommend
Cold beer, good food and live music.
Our local craft brewery.
26 locals recommend
Breton Brewing Co
364 Keltic Dr
26 locals recommend
Our local craft brewery.
Stop in and try a variety of different ciders.
7 locals recommend
Island Folk Cider House
52 Nepean St
7 locals recommend
Stop 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.
21 locals recommend
The Lobster Pound and Moore
293 Commercial St
21 locals recommend
If you’re looking to get your seafood fish while visiting, look no further that The Lobster Pound in North Sydney.