Things to Do in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

  • Our list of the best things to do in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, features the top 23 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Tours, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Baddeck, Inverness, Cheticamp, Dingwall and Iona
  • Our list of the best things to do in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, features the top 23 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Tours, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Baddeck, Inverness, Cheticamp, Dingwall and Iona
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27.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Arts Centers 16080 Highway 19, Inverness, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
At the Inverness County Centre for the Arts, guests will be able to view works from artists of all ages and backgrounds. Events at this location include music, workshops, and children's programs.
27.4 Miles
83% 35 votes
Whale Watching Tours Cheticamp Waterfront, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Guests of Captain Zodiac will have the opportunity to go snorkeling and encounter whales while underwater. The location also offers standard two to three hour whale watching tours to its visitors.
27.7 Miles
96% 25 votes
Boat Tours Quai Mathieu, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Guests will have the opportunity to view a great number of animals at Love Boat Whale Cruises, including whales, seals, and eagles. The boat tours are two to two and a half hours in length and rune from June to October.
28.1 Miles
96% 80 votes
History Museums 15584 Cabot Trail, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a variety of artifacts Les Trois Pignons's museum area. The location's genealogy center features a variety of books, parish records, and census lists that can help visitors to uncover their family history.
28.4 Miles
64% 14 votes
Horseback Riding 103 LaPointe Road, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
At the Little Pond Stables, guests can ride horses on wooded, flat trails and along the beach. Children who are too young to ride horses will have the chance to ride ponies within the location's enclosed corral.
28.6 Miles
100% 11 votes
Art Gallery 15856 Cabot Trail, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
The Sunset Art Gallery features the artwork of William D. Roach, a self-taught artist who creates woodcarvings and paintings. The location's Frog Pond Cafe offers guests french pastries, sourdough breads, and fair trade coffee.
34.3 Miles
100% 21 votes
Hiking Trails Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Dingwall, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Hiking and sightseeing go hand in hand on Franey Mountain (that stands within Cape Breton Highlands National Park). Moreover, from the top of the mountain one can see the Atlantic coastline and the Clyburn Brook canyon.
34.4 Miles
97% 86 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Ingonish Beach | PO Box 123, Ingonish, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
At Cape Smokey, guests will have the opportunity to go hiking and enjoy the location's variety of beaches. Visitors of the site could also spot the area's animals, which include moose.
37.5 Miles
83% 12 votes
Restaurants 36404 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
The Coastal Restaurant & Pub is a dining establishment that was once featured on the Food Network for its Ringer Burger, Crab Dip, and Cinnamon Roll Skillet selections. The location also offers live music on Saturdays.
38.3 Miles
80% 64 votes
Golf 275 Keltic Inn Rd, Ingonish, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
The Highlands Links Golf Course features an 18 hole golf course. The location also offers visitors access to a pro shop, chipping and putting practice areas, and a bar & grill.
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