Cape Breton Island Attractions 
Cape Breton Island is actually the north-eastern part of the province of Nova Scotia, separated from it by the Strait of Canso and linked by a dam, to cross which a toll is charged.
A charming blend of sea and land is the hallmark of this island, so rich in stocks of coal and at the same time boasting the highest mountains in Nova Scotia.
Small towns, national historic sites and parks, and beautiful coastal scenery draw visitors here. Many people also come here on hiking or biking trips during the summer months.
A charming blend of sea and land is the hallmark of this island, so rich in stocks of coal and at the same time boasting the highest mountains in Nova Scotia.
Small towns, national historic sites and parks, and beautiful coastal scenery draw visitors here. Many people also come here on hiking or biking trips during the summer months.
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Arichat - LeNoir Forge Museum, Canada
(Near Isle Madame)
A visit is recommended to the LeNoir Museum in Arichat; this is a reconstruction of an early 19th C smithy.
The stone blacksmith shop has an active working blacksmith.
The stone blacksmith shop has an active working blacksmith.
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Isle Madame, Canada
Isle Madame was colonized by Acadians after their flight from Louisburg from the English in 1758, and French is still spoken here today.
The island is located just southeast of Cape Breton Island and connected by a bridge.
The island is located just southeast of Cape Breton Island and connected by a bridge.
North Sydney, Canada
From North Sydney harbor ships sail to Newfoundland. North Sydney is also the eastern terminus of the continental railway network.
Port Hawkesbury, Canada
Port Hawkesbury is a small industrial town with oil refineries; the three main link-roads on the island fan out from here.
St Peter's, Canada
St Peter's is one of the oldest villages on the Cape Breton Island. The restored fortified trading post set up by Nicolas Denis, a 17th C French colonist, is worth a visit.
Running through town is the St. Peter's Canal which is today a National Historic Site, providing a route between the Altantic Ocean and Bras D'Or Lake.
Running through town is the St. Peter's Canal which is today a National Historic Site, providing a route between the Altantic Ocean and Bras D'Or Lake.
Sydney, Canada
Sydney is the largest town on Cape Breton Island. Sydney harbor was used from the 16th C initially by European fishermen and then frequently by English and Scottish fleets. Between 1830 and 1870 the town enjoyed an enormous boost through the iron working industry, and iron ore from Newfoundland is still processed here today.
