- The list below includes 17 free or cheap things to do in or near Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, including 20 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Hiking Trails, National & State Parks and Waterfalls.
- From Cape Breton Highlands National Park to Cabot Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cape Breton Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baddeck, Cheticamp, Inverness and Dingwall.
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Ingonish, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
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Visitors can camp at several different sites at Cape Breton Highlights National Park, including sites that come with electrical hook-ups. The location also features the Bog Trail, which has sign panels that highlight the importance of the area.
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Visitors of the Cabot Trail can engage in a variety of activities, including dividing, kayaking, whale watching, and camping. The location is well-known for its variety of scenic hiking trails.
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
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The Skyline Trail is a 7.5 km return and 9.2 km loop path that offers views of the Cabot Trail and several different animals. The trail, which takes two to three hours to complete, also takes visitors near a variety of headland plants.
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This Nova Scotia Provincial Park offers guests the opportunity to go hiking on a five kilometer trail. Guests frequently sight moose and partridge at this location, which also features a 50 foot waterfall.
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58 Wolfe Street, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
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The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site offers guests the opportunity to fire cannons created during the 18th century during its Be a Cannoneer in Training event. The location also offers a variety of dining areas, including the Grandchamp Tavern.
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P.O. Box 159, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
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The Alexander Graham National Historic Site features a museum store that sells books, educational toys, and souvenirs. At the location's caf_, guests can also grab a cup of coffee or a baked good.
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644 Murray Rd. | North River Bridge, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
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North River Kayak Day Tours offer guests the opportunity to travel along the Cape Breton sea coast. Sights seen by visitors frequently include eagles nests, a lighthouse, and great blue herons.
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P.O. Box 159, Baddeck, Nova Scotia
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The Alexander Graham National Historic Site features a museum store that sells books, educational toys, and souvenirs. At the location's caf_, guests can also grab a cup of coffee or a baked good.
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Kidston Island is known for its lighthouse, complete with a sandy beach and lifeguard. There's a local wharf nearby and a boutique that's flush with various arts and crafts on display.
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Flora's is a gift shop that sells hooked rugs and souvenirs, including pottery items and sweat shirts. Guests can also visit the location's Ice Cream Parlor to purchase servings of ice cream in various flavors, banana splits, and cups of hot coffee.