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Travel tips, tourism stories, and news from across the island and Nova Scotia, gathered from a curated handful of sources. We don't write these — we link out to the publishers.

CBC · Jul 23, 2016
Fortress of Louisbourg celebrates 18th-century life during CultureFête 2016

Experience 18th-century life at Fortress of Louisbourg during CultureFête 2016.

Calgary Herald · Jul 23, 2016
Exploring life on Cape Breton's Cabot Trail

Discover what life is like along Cape Breton's famous Cabot Trail.

CBC · Jul 22, 2016
Man seriously injured in Louisbourg home invasion

A man was seriously injured during a home invasion in Louisbourg.

CBC · Jul 10, 2016
Baddeck's Bell Bay golf course clubhouse destroyed by fire

A fire has destroyed the clubhouse at Bell Bay golf course in Baddeck.

CBC · Jul 7, 2016
Wind turbine to power 600-plus homes, businesses in Baddeck

A new wind turbine in Baddeck will generate enough clean energy to power over 600 homes and businesses in the community.

ludwig-van.com · Jun 28, 2016
FEATURE INTERVIEW | A Cape Breton Summer: The Bells Of Baddeck - ludwig

FEATURE INTERVIEW | A Cape Breton Summer: The Bells Of Baddeck ludwig-van.com

CBC · Jun 15, 2016
Louisbourg Seafoods wants a chunk of Arctic surf clam fishery

Louisbourg Seafoods is seeking access to the Arctic surf clam fishery.

CBC · Jun 9, 2016
Cabot Cliffs golf course opens to public in Inverness, Cape Breton

A new golf course opens to the public in Inverness, offering Cape Breton visitors another destination for coastal play.

CBC · Jun 2, 2016
Festiville Baddeck aims to 'extend the weekend'

Festiville Baddeck is designed to help visitors extend their weekend getaway in this popular Cape Breton destination.

PNI Atlantic News · May 8, 2016
Louisbourg residents say they are happy with welcome sign as it is

Louisbourg residents are satisfied with their current welcome sign and don't want changes made to it.

CBC · Apr 26, 2016
Cape Breton nursing home told livestock not allowed to visit

A Cape Breton nursing home has been told to stop allowing livestock visits.

CBC · Apr 14, 2016
Kirby McVicar lands at Cape Breton's Louisbourg Seafoods

Kirby McVicar has joined Cape Breton's Louisbourg Seafoods in a new role.

CBC · Apr 12, 2016
10 road construction projects on the Cabot Trail this year

Multiple road construction projects will be underway on the Cabot Trail during the year, with potential impacts on travel plans.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 27, 2016
CBRM councillor won't meet with Destination Louisbourg officials

A Cape Breton Regional Municipality councillor has declined to meet with Destination Louisbourg officials.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 22, 2016
Bones uncovered by winter storm near Fortress Louisbourg came with an interesting story

A winter storm near Fortress Louisbourg has revealed bones with a fascinating historical story behind them.

CBC · Mar 14, 2016
Cape Breton man buys 1946 sloop off Kijiji, works to restore a 'piece of N.S. history' | CBC News

A Cape Breton man discovers and restores a rare 1946 sloop, bringing a piece of Nova Scotia maritime history back to life.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 13, 2016
Woman says interviewer for Destination Louisbourg position got the job

A woman claims that the person who interviewed her for a position at Destination Louisbourg was subsequently hired for the same role.

CBC · Feb 23, 2016
Nova Scotia tourism centres dropped from guide, but fate undecided

Tourism centres have been removed from Nova Scotia's official guide, leaving their future uncertain.

CBC · Feb 18, 2016
Visitor centres built for yesterday's Nova Scotia, says Graham Steele

A former provincial leader argues that Nova Scotia's visitor centres aren't designed to meet today's tourism needs.

CBC · Jan 28, 2016
PGA Tour Canada's Celtic Classic moving from Ben Eoin to Baddeck

PGA Tour Canada's Celtic Classic is relocating to Baddeck from its previous home at Ben Eoin.

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 3, 2026
Transit Cape Breton set to roll out modernized payment system — and implement fare increase

Transit Cape Breton is upgrading to a modernized payment system while introducing new fares for riders.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 24, 2026
L’Arche Cape Breton’s new development aims to help improve inclusion and provide housing

L'Arche Cape Breton is developing a new initiative focused on improving inclusion and creating housing opportunities in the community.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 2, 2026
Cape Breton Eagles have 20 draft picks as first QMJHL trade period opens prior to the draft

Cape Breton Eagles enter the QMJHL trade period with 20 draft picks ahead of the upcoming draft.