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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.

AutoTrader.ca · Oct 22, 2018
Experiencing the Cabot Trail in a Porsche 911 Carrera

Take a high-performance sports car on one of Cape Breton's most scenic driving routes and discover why the Cabot Trail captivates automotive enthusiasts.

CBC · Oct 18, 2018
Fortress of Louisbourg mounts defence against climate change

Discover how Canada's largest historical reconstruction is tackling the environmental challenges threatening this iconic Cape Breton landmark.

CBC · Oct 18, 2018
Assessed value of Alexander Graham Bell's Baddeck estate drops slightly

The assessed value of Alexander Graham Bell's historic Baddeck estate has decreased in the latest property valuation.

Dignity Memorial · Oct 17, 2018
Walter Alphonse "Wallie" Walker Obituary - Inverness, NS
PNI Atlantic News · Oct 16, 2018
Sweetwater Maiden story shared with visitors to Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Discover the legend of Sweetwater Maiden, a story now being shared with visitors exploring Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

CBC · Oct 13, 2018
Skyline trail reopens after closing due to aggressive moose

Skyline Trail has reopened following a temporary closure prompted by aggressive moose activity in the area.

Airbnb · Oct 10, 2018
Cottage in Baddeck · ★4.93 · 3 bedrooms · 5 beds · 2 baths
CBC · Oct 9, 2018
Mating moose stressed by hikers snapping selfies
CBC · Oct 9, 2018
Pair hike the road (a lot) less travelled from Louisbourg to Gabarus in hopes of reviving it

Two hikers tackle an abandoned route between Louisbourg and Gabarus to bring attention to its potential restoration.

CBC · Oct 7, 2018
'Aggressive moose behaviour' shuts down trail at Cape Breton Highlands park
CBC · Oct 7, 2018
'Aggressive moose behaviour' shuts down trail at Cape Breton Highlands park

A trail at Cape Breton Highlands park has been closed due to aggressive moose behaviour.

PNI Atlantic News · Oct 3, 2018
Hike planned to spark interest in reopening Louisbourg-Gabarus Road
PNI Atlantic News · Sep 28, 2018
Ghost road: Travelling the Louisbourg-Gabarus Road of Cape Breton Island

Discover the history and intrigue of Cape Breton's abandoned Louisbourg-Gabarus Road, a journey into the island's mysterious past.

CBC · Sep 12, 2018
Inverness County wants you to see this waterfall — without needing to be rescued

Inverness County is urging visitors to explore a local waterfall safely to avoid rescue operations.

Dignity Memorial · Sep 9, 2018
Wayne MacDonald Obituary - Inverness, NS
CBC · Aug 29, 2018
Cape Breton inn sues insurance companies after devastating fire

A Cape Breton inn is taking legal action against insurance companies following a devastating fire at the property.

Global News · Aug 25, 2018
Students spend summer preserving 300-year-old human remains at Fortress of Louisbourg

Students are working this summer to carefully preserve centuries-old human remains discovered at the historic Fortress of Louisbourg.

CBC · Aug 25, 2018
Students unearth 300-year-old human remains near Louisbourg

Students discover human remains dating back 300 years during excavation near the historic Louisbourg site.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 21, 2018
Louisbourg café has community connections

A local Louisbourg café is making its mark as a community gathering place.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 20, 2018
Fortress of Louisbourg dig unearths human history

Archaeologists at Fortress of Louisbourg continue to uncover artifacts that reveal new insights into the site's complex past.

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Penticton Herald · Aug 28, 2026
CBU awarded funds for international Indigenous research

Cape Breton University receives funding to advance Indigenous research on an international scale.

Narcity · Sep 7, 2026
More rain forecast for Nova Scotia as province rebuilds after damaging floods

Nova Scotia braces for additional rain as communities work to recover from recent devastating floods.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 3, 2026
Gold standard: Cape Breton minor baseball teams crowned provincial champions