Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, located in beautiful Downtown Sydney, is a must-see during your visit to Cape Breton Island. ...
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Highlands Hostel- The Temple of High Adventure & Culture
Overview
The Famous Highlands Hostel is a Cabot Trail must!! This four season outdoor adventure base camp is strategically nestled between the mighty Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the soft sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. You can enjoy any of the 32 hikes, 12 beaches and refreshing rivers all within an hour of the hostel, with the best being right out the back door.
Located in the village of Cape North, ‘The Winter capital of Nova Scotia’ at the very top of the Cabot Trail, Highlands Hostel is action central in Cape Breton’s wildest corners!! Bring what you need to explore the Cape Breton Highlands, we’ll provide the cozy basecamp. Large groups of 25 are welcome, family friendly! Our lower level bunk room is fully accessible and the main level of our hostel is partially accessible.
Our young family runs the hostel and also lives in this 100 year old converted church, ensuring you feel at home and sharing unique local knowledge with you during your stay. Stay two days; you’ll wish you did!
#1 Winter Destination!!! Large groups welcome!! Ski Cape Smokey, snowshoe at North Highlands Nordic – jam sessions – sandy beaches – Lets get firewood!
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Louisbourg and area
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
If you have upcoming plans to visit Cape Breton Island, we want to reassure you that we are open and looking forward to welcoming you.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Culinary
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Music & the Arts
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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No matter the time of year, for my wife and I, the weekend means heading to the Cabot Trail for an adventure.
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Winter
Don't put that camera away just because it's cold! Winter on Cape Breton Island is an Instagrammer's wonderland.
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Join Ashley MacDonald, one of our Adventure Ambassadors, on her latest outdoor adventure along the Cabot Trail this winter. If you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or just the sound of nature you'll enjoy this blog!
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The St. Ann’s Bay area starts at the Exit 11 turnoff on the Trans-Canada Highway and it goes right up until the base of Cape Smokey. The views that you get are super-breathtaking. In the fall, it’s just like a haven of colours.
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Culinary
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Winter
It’s time to find the heartiest, homemade meal on Cape Breton Island this winter. Our Island offers many options to chase away the chill.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Festival & Events
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Living Culture
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
Looking to learn more about your family roots? Check out 10 of our cultural experiences that are available to you this summer!
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