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Canal Landing
Explore Mi'kmaw culture and rent kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards at Canal Landing on the historic St. Peter's Canal in Southeast Cape Breton.
Cape Breton Antler Art
Explore handcrafted moose antler artwork carved from naturally shed antlers collected in the Cape Breton Highlands.
Cape Breton Sailing Charters
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
Explore Cape Breton Gaelic heritage at this West Bay cultural centre with archives, weaving demonstrations, genealogy research, and summer workshops.
★★★★★ (20)Glad Tidings Christmas Shoppe
Visit Glad Tidings Christmas Shoppe in the Strait Area to celebrate Christmas year-round with holiday décor, gifts, and festive cheer from May through Decembe
Glad Tidings Confectioneries & Gifts
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)Guided Nature Immersions
Experience forest-based wellness in Grande Anse with guided nature immersions, barefoot trails, and herbal tea in a peaceful Cape Breton setting.
Guiding Lights of Isle Madame
Explore historic lighthouses on guided driving and walking tours through Isle Madame, Cape Breton, with stories of shipwrecks and coastal heritage.
J. Franklin Wright Gallery
Explore contemporary and traditional art at the J. Franklin Wright Gallery in Port Hawkesbury, celebrating marine artist J. Franklin Wright and Strait Area cu
MacIsaac Kiltmakers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. John’s Centre for the Arts
Tour the 1895 heritage venue in Arichat featuring exceptional acoustics, historic woodwork, and Atlantic Ocean views from this former Anglican church.
St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site
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
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
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)The Seaside Studio
Visit The Seaside Studio, an art gallery and working studio on the Port Hawkesbury waterfront operated by artist Dana Ryan.
Wallace MacAskill Museum
Tour the birthplace of legendary marine photographer Wallace R. MacAskill in Saint Peter's, featuring over 100 historic photographs and vintage cameras.
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