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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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saltwire.com · Sep 11, 2026
Gas, diesel down in Cape Breton Nova Scotia

Gas and diesel prices have dropped in Cape Breton Nova Scotia.

Your Halifax Now · Sep 16, 2026
Federal government steps up on tourism in Nova Scotia, Battiste says

Federal government increases support for tourism development in Nova Scotia.

cp24.com · Sep 9, 2026
State of local emergency still in effect, schools closed in Cape Breton’s Richmond County

Richmond County remains under a state of local emergency with schools continuing to stay closed.