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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 · Apr 29, 2025
Maintenance work to temporarily close Cape Breton’s Skyline Trail in May

Skyline Trail will be temporarily closed in May for scheduled maintenance work.

Yahoo News Canada · Apr 29, 2025
Maintenance work to temporarily close Cape Breton’s Skyline Trail in May

The Skyline Trail will close temporarily in May for maintenance work.

Yahoo News Canada · Apr 29, 2025
Maintenance work to temporarily close Cape Breton’s Skyline Trail in May

Skyline Trail will be temporarily closed in May for maintenance work.

Standardbred Canada · Apr 28, 2025
Sunshine Lou Named Inverness Horse Of The Year

Sunshine Lou has been named Inverness Horse of the Year, recognizing outstanding performance in the racing community.

CBC · Apr 25, 2025
Louisbourg business owners hope cruise visitors will explore the area more

Local businesses in Louisbourg are working to draw cruise ship passengers beyond the historic fortress into the wider community.

CTV News · Apr 24, 2025
New plan aims to shape future of tourism in Halifax area

A new strategic plan is being developed to guide tourism growth in the Halifax region.

CBC · Apr 21, 2025
Weather warnings in place for northeastern Nova Scotia, parts of Cape Breton

Active weather warnings are affecting parts of Cape Breton and northeastern Nova Scotia.

Government of Nova Scotia · Apr 14, 2025
Nova Scotia Stampede Funding Announcement

Nova Scotia is announcing new funding for the Stampede event.

Government of Nova Scotia · Apr 14, 2025
Funding for Nova Scotia Stampede

The Nova Scotia Stampede receives government funding support.

989 XFM · Apr 11, 2025
Coastal Nova Scotia honours Local Tourism with the Buoy Awards

Coastal Nova Scotia is celebrating local tourism excellence with the Buoy Awards.

islands.com · Apr 11, 2025
This Nova Scotia Island's Unique Artisan Trail Samples Eclectic Attractions, Crafts, And Folk Art

Discover an artisan trail on a Nova Scotia island featuring eclectic local attractions, crafts, and folk art.

National Geographic · Apr 9, 2025
5 of the best towns to visit in Nova Scotia

Discover five top Nova Scotia towns recommended by National Geographic for your next visit.

Dignity Memorial · Apr 9, 2025
Janice Ferguson Obituary - Inverness, NS
Dignity Memorial · Apr 8, 2025
Margaret Catherine Roberts Obituary - Inverness, NS
CTV News · Apr 8, 2025
How Americans feel about travelling to the Maritimes amid Trump, tariff tensions

Americans weigh in on whether political tensions and tariffs will affect their travel plans to the Maritimes.

Forest Haven Memorial Gardens · Apr 8, 2025
Susanna Ethel Meisner Obituary April 8, 2025
CBC · Apr 8, 2025
Despite dip in visitor numbers, N.S. tourism revenue grew to $3.5B in 2024

Nova Scotia's tourism revenue reached $3.5 billion in 2024 despite fewer overall visitors to the province.

Parks Canada · Apr 7, 2025
Mi’kmaw Interpretive Centre - Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Discover the Mi'kmaw perspective at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site's interpretive centre.

CityNews Halifax · Apr 4, 2025
2 million people visited Nova Scotia last year, a small decline from 2023

Nova Scotia welcomed 2 million visitors last year, marking a slight decrease from the previous year's tourism numbers.

CTV News · Apr 4, 2025
Nova Scotia saw two million visitors, $3.5 billion in tourism revenue in 2024

Nova Scotia attracted two million visitors and generated $3.5 billion in tourism revenue during 2024.

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 22, 2026
Steps taken to grow authentic Mi'kmaw tourism across Unama'ki

Discover how Cape Breton is developing authentic Mi'kmaw tourism experiences across Unama'ki.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 24, 2026
Glace Bay’s Logan Shaw wins first Calder Cup championship with Toronto Marlies

Local hockey player Logan Shaw from Glace Bay has won his first Calder Cup championship with the Toronto Marlies.

WorldAtlas · Jun 24, 2026
10 Stunning Small Towns In The Maritimes

Discover ten of the most beautiful small towns across the Maritime provinces.