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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 · Aug 7, 2025
Cape Breton senior warns others after 'disturbing' encounter on park trail

A Cape Breton senior is alerting the community about an unsettling incident that occurred on a local park trail.

TheTravel · Aug 7, 2025
Canadians Lose Their Cool As Nova Scotia Sets Worst Hiking Ban Yet

Nova Scotia has implemented a hiking ban that's drawing strong reactions from outdoor enthusiasts across Canada.

The Trek · Aug 7, 2025
Nova Scotia Bans All Hiking Due to Wildfire Risk
The Globe and Mail · Aug 7, 2025
Nova Scotians lament early end to summer after wildfire risks force ban on most outdoor activities

Wildfire risks have forced Nova Scotia to ban most outdoor activities, cutting short the summer season for residents.

Government of Nova Scotia · Aug 7, 2025
Quarry in Inverness County to Expand

An Inverness County quarry is moving forward with expansion plans.

Nova Scotia Health · Aug 7, 2025
Family medicine physician Dr. Susie Egar embraces life and rural medicine in Inverness, Cape Breton

Meet a family medicine physician who has made rural Cape Breton her home and shares her passion for healthcare in the Inverness community.

CBC · Aug 7, 2025
N.S. tourists, operators pivoting amid drought-driven ban on forest activities

Tourism operators and visitors in Nova Scotia are adjusting their plans as drought conditions force restrictions on forest activities.

CBC · Aug 7, 2025
N.S. tourists, operators pivoting amid drought-driven ban on forest activities

Tourism businesses and visitors in Nova Scotia are adapting their plans as drought conditions trigger restrictions on forest activities.

CBC · Aug 7, 2025
N.S. tourists, operators pivoting amid drought-driven ban on forest activities

Nova Scotia's tourism industry adapts as drought conditions lead to restrictions on forest-based activities.

Parks Canada · Aug 6, 2025
Hidden Gems of the Highlands challenge

Discover lesser-known treasures across the Highlands through this Parks Canada challenge.

Parks Canada · Aug 6, 2025
Hidden Gems of the Highlands challenge

Discover lesser-known attractions across the Highlands through Parks Canada's special challenge.

Parks Canada · Aug 6, 2025
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PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2025
Uisge Ban Falls: Land that time forgot in Cape Breton is worth seeing

Discover Uisge Ban Falls, a Cape Breton destination that feels frozen in time and deserves a visit.

CBC · Aug 6, 2025
N.S. bans hiking and use of vehicles in woods as dry conditions raise wildfire fears

Nova Scotia has restricted hiking and vehicle use in wooded areas due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2025
Uisge Ban Falls: Land that time forgot in Cape Breton is worth seeing

Discover Uisge Ban Falls, a timeless Cape Breton landscape that deserves a place on your travel itinerary.

CTV News · Aug 6, 2025
Nova Scotians have been told to stay out of the woods. What does that mean?

Nova Scotia has issued a warning for people to stay out of the woods, and this story explains what that advisory means.

Parks Canada · Aug 6, 2025
Hidden Gems of the Highlands challenge

Discover lesser-known attractions across the Highlands through Parks Canada's new challenge initiative.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2025
Parks Canada outlines restrictions in Cape Breton-Canso areas

Parks Canada has announced new restrictions affecting Cape Breton-Canso areas.

Parks Canada · Aug 6, 2025
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PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2025
The Nova Scotia woods travel ban: what does it really mean? | PNI Atlantic News

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CBC · Sep 7, 2026
Weekend flooding traps family on Bras d’Or shoreline in Richmond County

A family was stranded on the Bras d'Or shoreline in Richmond County after weekend flooding cut off their escape route.

CTV News · Sep 5, 2026
Cape Breton declares state of emergency after massive, widespread flooding

Cape Breton has declared a state of emergency following severe flooding across the region.

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.