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About Cape Breton First

Cape Breton First is a guide to everything Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia — restaurants, accommodations, hiking trails, beaches, golf courses, festivals, and the people behind them. We list the places worth visiting, write the stories worth telling, and connect visitors with local businesses.

The site is built and maintained by Chants' IT Solutions, and is part of a small network of locally-run sites including GolfCapeBreton.com and InteGolf.

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Around Cape Breton

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Canadian Hockey League · Jun 4, 2026
Eagles trade Sauthier to Foreurs
CTV News · Jun 18, 2026
Four inducted into Cape Breton music hall of fame

Four musicians have been inducted into the Cape Breton music hall of fame, recognizing their contributions to the region's rich musical heritage.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 10, 2026
Province spraying for spruce budworms in Cape Breton

The province is taking action to combat spruce budworms affecting Cape Breton's forests.