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Cape Breton Sailing Charters

Cape Breton Sailing Charters

attraction · Saint Peter's

Join Captain Greg for hands-on sailing lessons or relaxing tours on Bras d'Or Lake and Cape Breton's Atlantic coast, with groups up to 6 people.

★★★★★ (54)
Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre

Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre

attraction · West Bay Road

Explore Cape Breton Gaelic heritage at this West Bay cultural centre with archives, weaving demonstrations, genealogy research, and summer workshops.

★★★★★ (20)
Glad Tidings Confectioneries & Gifts

Glad Tidings Confectioneries & Gifts

attraction · Saint Peter's

Browse handpicked confections and gifts at Glad Tidings in Saint Peter's, Cape Breton's heart-of-town shop offering quality products at competitive prices.

★★★★★ (72)
MacIsaac Kiltmakers

MacIsaac Kiltmakers

attraction · Saint Peter's

Shop handmade kilts and highland wear at MacIsaac Kiltmakers in Saint Peter's, Cape Breton, crafted from premium worsted wool with kilt rentals available.

★★★★★ (13)
Nicolas Denys Museum

Nicolas Denys Museum

attraction · Saint Peter's

Tour the Nicolas Denys Museum in Saint Peter's, a French-styled building overlooking the canal with local historical materials from 1650.

★★★★ (9)
Orangedale Railway Station Museum

Orangedale Railway Station Museum

attraction · Orangedale

Explore Cape Breton's award-winning 1886 railway museum with artifacts, rolling stock, and restored station buildings in Orangedale.

★★★★★ (50)
Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park

Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park

attraction · Fourchu

Swim or surf the 3-km sandy beach at Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park in Cape Breton, with dunes, cranberry bogs, and a boardwalk.

★★★★★ (164)
Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives

Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives

attraction · Port Hastings

Explore the history of the Canso Causeway and local heritage at this modern museum in Port Hastings, featuring model ships, genealogical archives, and handmad

★★★★★ (49)
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

attraction · Port Hawkesbury

Visit Port Hawkesbury's modern civic centre featuring an arena with 1000 seats, fitness centre, conference facilities, and a green building design in the Stra

★★★★★ (25)
Port Hawkesbury Community Trails

Port Hawkesbury Community Trails

attraction · Port Hawkesbury

Hike the 10-kilometre trail system through hardwood and softwood forests in Port Hawkesbury, open year-round for hikers, walkers, and cross-country skiers.

★★★★ (13)
St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site

St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site

attraction · Saint Peter's

Explore Canada's oldest tidal lock canal where the Atlantic Ocean meets Bras d'Or Lake in Saint Peter's, Cape Breton—kayak, fish, or watch for bald eagles.

★★★★★ (197)
St. Peter’s Marina

St. Peter’s Marina

attraction · Saint Peter's

Dock your boat at St. Peter's Marina near Bras d'Or Lakes with gas, diesel, moorings, and full amenities including Wi-Fi and shower facilities.

★★★★★ (78)
Strait of Canso Yacht Club

Strait of Canso Yacht Club

attraction · Port Hawkesbury

Visit the Strait of Canso Yacht Club in Port Hawkesbury, a member-run maritime facility since 1964 with docks, clubhouse, showers, and a licensed bar.

★★★★★ (48)
Wallace MacAskill Museum

Wallace MacAskill Museum

attraction · Saint Peter's

Tour the birthplace of legendary marine photographer Wallace R. MacAskill in Saint Peter's, featuring over 100 historic photographs and vintage cameras.

★★★★ (6)

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