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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.

Standardbred Canada · Jun 15, 2025
Light My Shadow Upsets Top Pacers At Inverness

Light My Shadow pulls off an upset victory over top pacers at Inverness.

Algonquin College · Jun 13, 2025
Perth Valedictorian Brings Heritage Carpentry & Joinery Skills to Fortress of Louisbourg

A recent valedictorian is applying heritage carpentry and joinery skills at the Fortress of Louisbourg.

Dignity Memorial · Jun 12, 2025
Victoria Alexandra "Vikki" MacEachern Obituary - Inverness, NS
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 12, 2025
Parks Canada in Cape Breton signs agreement for restoration projects

Parks Canada partners on restoration projects across Cape Breton.

CBC · Jun 11, 2025
CBRM to withhold half of tourism marketing levy to promote large sporting events

Cape Breton Regional Municipality will redirect half of its tourism marketing funds toward attracting and promoting major sporting events to the region.

WorldAtlas · Jun 10, 2025
10 Stunning Small Towns In The Maritimes

Discover 10 of the most picturesque small towns across the Maritime region.

Parks Canada · Jun 10, 2025
Mabel's Gardens - Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Explore the historic gardens at Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site dedicated to Mabel Bell.

CTV News · Jun 8, 2025
Cape Breton waterfall tourism a silver lining for wet Maritime weekends

Cape Breton's waterfalls are becoming a popular destination when rainy Maritime weather makes other outdoor plans difficult.

CTV News · Jun 3, 2025
‘I love it here’: Tourists flocking back to Halifax in record numbers

Tourists are returning to Halifax in record numbers, with visitors expressing their enthusiasm for the destination.

Standardbred Canada · May 30, 2025
Harness Racing Returns To Inverness On Sunday

Harness racing is making a comeback in Inverness this Sunday.

CBC · May 29, 2025
N.S. commits to fix for municipalities waiting on marketing levies from booking platforms

Nova Scotia is working to resolve delays in marketing levy payments from booking platforms to municipalities.

PNI Atlantic News · May 29, 2025
Multimillion-dollar Baddeck boardwalk reconstruction starts

A major reconstruction project is underway to revitalize Baddeck's iconic boardwalk.

Port Hawkesbury Reporter · May 28, 2025
Baddeck’s Waterfront a rising star on the Bras d’Or Lake

Baddeck's waterfront is emerging as a premier destination on Bras d'Or Lake.

Canadian Running Magazine · May 28, 2025
Women’s course record falls at 2025 Cabot Trail Relay

A new women's course record was set at the 2025 Cabot Trail Relay.

To Do Canada · May 27, 2025
25 Must Do Summer Activities in Cape Breton

Discover 25 must-do summer activities to experience during your Cape Breton visit.

CTV News · May 27, 2025
Home support workers in Baddeck, N.S., vote in favour of strike

Home support workers in Baddeck have voted to proceed with strike action.

To Do Canada · May 27, 2025
25 Must Do Summer Activities in Cape Breton

Discover 25 must-do summer activities to experience across Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2025
IN PHOTOS: Cape Breton's Cabot Trail Relay Race shines as 35th edition crosses finish line

Celebrate Cape Breton's iconic Cabot Trail Relay Race as it marks its 35th anniversary with stunning photos from the event.

pictouadvocate.com · May 26, 2025
Ready, set… race
PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2025
IN PHOTOS: Cape Breton's Cabot Trail Relay Race shines as 35th edition crosses finish line

Cape Breton's Cabot Trail Relay Race celebrated its 35th edition with impressive photos capturing the event as it crossed the finish line.

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 4, 2026
Thirty-three Nova Scotians eligible for 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft

Thirty-three Nova Scotians have been selected as eligible candidates for the 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 7, 2026
Long-term care workers to vote on contract offer that would end strike in Nova Scotia

Long-term care workers in Nova Scotia will vote on a new contract offer that could end the ongoing strike.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 24, 2026
Feds announce $80M for Cape Breton ferry terminal

The federal government is investing $80 million to upgrade Cape Breton's ferry terminal.