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Cape North

Service hub for the northern Cabot Trail — the only gas, groceries, and inns at the top of the island.

On the Cabot Trail

Cape North is the practical centre of life at the northern tip of Cape Breton — the place travellers stop for fuel, groceries, and a meal between the Cabot Trail's two big mountain climbs. The North Highlands Community Museum is a charming small-town record of fishing, mining, and Mi'kmaw life in the area.

The road north from Cape North leads to Dingwall, Meat Cove, and the Cabot Landing Provincial Park.

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Other towns along the same trails

Around Cape Breton

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CBC · May 27, 2026
WWI Canadian soldier with ties to Cape Breton identified

A WWI Canadian soldier with connections to Cape Breton has been identified after years of mystery.

CTV News · Jun 15, 2026
Transit Cape Breton users can now ‘tap and ride’

Transit Cape Breton has introduced a tap-and-ride payment system for easier bus travel.

CTV News · May 30, 2026
Cape Breton Regional Municipality's viability in jeopardy, according to study

A new study raises concerns about the long-term viability of Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Cape North, Cape Breton