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.
Standardbred racing dates have been set for Maritime venues in 2026.
Maritimers are scrambling to book travel plans as the holiday weekend approaches.
Digby Neck's iconic Balancing Rock trail and viewing platform are undergoing a redesign to enhance the visitor experience.
Mi'kmaq communities will play a greater role in managing Nova Scotia's national parks through a new shared governance arrangement.
Cape Breton West defeated Glace Bay in an intense senior hockey matchup held in Inverness.
Cape Breton will host Canada Soccer's U-15 Cup in 2027, bringing national youth soccer competition to the island.
Cape Breton will host Canada Soccer's U-15 Cup in 2027, bringing youth soccer competition to the region.
The Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia and the federal government have formalized a partnership to jointly manage Parks Canada properties across the province.
Cape Breton Highlands-NDA-Cabot shut out Dalbrae in a C.B. West high school hockey matchup in Cheticamp.
Atlantic Canada attracted nearly 850,000 cruise ship passenger visits in 2025, bringing significant tourism activity to the region.
Halifax welcomed record numbers of cruise ships during an extended 2025 season.
Mi'kmaw nations and Parks Canada have reached a co-management agreement to jointly care for protected lands and resources.
Mi'kmaw nations and Parks Canada have reached a co-management agreement to jointly oversee protected lands and resources in the region.
Cape Breton's Parks Canada sites are experiencing a major surge in visitors, reaching their highest attendance levels in the past five years.
Cape Breton's Parks Canada sites are drawing record crowds with their highest attendance in five years.
The Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association is working to attract more cruise ships to the region.