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News from around Cape Breton

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.

PNI Atlantic News · Oct 27, 2020
EAST COAST STAYCATION: Enjoy a backcountry experience in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Experience backcountry adventures without leaving the region at Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

CBC · Oct 22, 2020
Tourism association baffled by N.S. government's bailout package

A Nova Scotia tourism association expresses confusion over the government's latest bailout package.

CBC · Oct 21, 2020
Car fire on Cabot Trail raises concerns about lack of phone service

A car fire on the Cabot Trail has highlighted dangerous gaps in cell phone coverage along the popular scenic route.

saltwire.com · Oct 19, 2020
Dartmouth couple narrowly escape burning vehicle on Cape Breton's Cabot Trail

A Dartmouth couple had a harrowing escape after their vehicle caught fire while traveling on Cape Breton's Cabot Trail.

CBC · Oct 14, 2020
19-year-old Inverness County man faces sex charges
PNI Atlantic News · Oct 6, 2020
EAST COAST STAYCATION Take in historic Louisbourg this fall and step back into time

Explore historic Louisbourg this fall and experience a journey back in time on a Cape Breton staycation.

Dignity Memorial · Oct 3, 2020
James Francis "Frank" Gillis Obituary - Inverness, NS
PNI Atlantic News · Oct 1, 2020
Cabot Trail Writers Festival continues to turn another page

The Cabot Trail Writers Festival is back with another year of literary events and celebrations.

CBC · Sep 28, 2020
After sparse summer, Cape Breton tourism operators brace for fall
CBC · Sep 28, 2020
After sparse summer, Cape Breton tourism operators brace for fall

Cape Breton tourism operators are preparing for the fall season after a slower-than-expected summer.

CBC · Sep 28, 2020
On top of Cape Smokey, crews blast a mountain to widen Cabot Trail

Crews are blasting Cape Smokey to widen the Cabot Trail, a major road project underway on the mountain.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 21, 2020
Sentencing date scheduled for Louisbourg man
PNI Atlantic News · Sep 15, 2020
Cape Breton Highlands Links Senior Golf Tournament set for Tuesday in Ingonish

Cape Breton Highlands Links hosts a senior golf tournament in Ingonish this Tuesday.

CBC · Sep 15, 2020
Housing development on hold in Inverness over lack of services

A planned housing development in Inverness has been put on hold due to insufficient services in the area.

CBC · Aug 29, 2020
Call of the sea: N.S. father, son share love of sailing aboard Bluenose II

A Nova Scotia father and son bond over their shared passion for sailing on the iconic Bluenose II.

CBC · Aug 21, 2020
The owners of Cabot Trail Food Market didn't win the jackpot — but they're not complaining
PNI Atlantic News · Aug 21, 2020
Music, laughter and levity at Louisbourg Playhouse

Experience music, laughter, and levity at the Louisbourg Playhouse.

CBC · Aug 21, 2020
Sale of $17M winning lotto ticket saves jobs at Cape Breton store

A Cape Breton store's future was secured after selling a $17 million winning lottery ticket.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 19, 2020
Lottery win a big help to Cabot Trail store

A local Cabot Trail store owner receives a lottery windfall to help their business.

Canadian Running Magazine · Aug 18, 2020
Nova Scotia man becomes first person to run the entire Cabot Trail solo

A Nova Scotia runner has achieved a first by completing the entire Cabot Trail as a solo running journey.

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Ottawa is investing nearly $130 million in improvements to Parks Canada sites in Cape Breton and Canso.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 20, 2026
Cape Breton park ranks as top-10 walking destination with best fall scenery: global poll

A Cape Breton park has been ranked in the top 10 walking destinations globally for its stunning fall scenery.