#1 Island Destination in N. America

Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011 reader’s survey

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Driving the Cabot Trail

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Craft Artisans

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Cape Breton Island was recently ranked #3 in the world, and #1 on the list of Top Island Destinations in the Continental U.S. and Canada – in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011 readers’ survey.

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Nova Scotia an ideal destination for motorcycle touringMarch 04, 2011

An island destination of remarkable landscapes and people, Cape Breton has long been regarded as Nova Scotia’s masterpiece. Its highlands and lowlands, sweeping coastal vistas and down-home hospitality make it ideal for travellers exploring the island by motorcycle. Unique cultural experiences, breathtaking scenic routes and an array of activities, attractions…

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National Geographic’s Drives of a LifetimeJanuary 25, 2011

With its salt-tanged fishing villages and mountainous interior cloaked in dense woods, Cape Breton is the prize of Nova Scotia, a green getaway splashed with lakes and lapped by the blue waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. Besides the natural beauty to be found here,…

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Top 10 Walks & Hiking Tours National GeographicJanuary 25, 2011

Dark green hills and rugged shorelines create a superb setting for walking adventures in this maritime gem. Paths lead through the heart of the spectacular Cape Breton Highlands National Park. From Cheticamp, an Acadian fishing village famous for its music and rug-hooking, explore headland cliffs where bald eagles soar above.…

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Building Better Vacations

Building better Cape Breton Vacations! Conveniently located in Baddeck, NS offering the best panoramic view of the Bras d’or Lakes.

3 Vacation Hot Spots

Cape Breton Resorts offers three distinct waterside hotel and cottage properties in the heart of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia