Things to Do in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

  • Our list of the best things to do in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, features the top 23 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Tours, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Baddeck, Inverness, Cheticamp, Dingwall and Iona
  • Our list of the best things to do in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, features the top 23 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Tours, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Baddeck, Inverness, Cheticamp, Dingwall and Iona
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11.4 Miles
96% 98 votes
Sailing Baddeck Bay, Baddeck, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Visitors can book a sailing tour aboard the Amoeba and see bald eagles on a cruise about the Baddeck Shoreline. From the boat, passengers can see Alexander Graham Bell's mansion, Bein Bhreagh.
17.6 Miles
100% 11 votes
Art Gallery 12225 Cabot Trail, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa will be able to view the works of Michel Williatte-Battet, which include oil on canvas paintings and tremclad on canvas paintings. The location also sells the artist's works.
19.7 Miles
100% 9 votes
Art Gallery 178 Loch Ban Road, Inverness, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Guests of Doug Fraser Art will be able to enjoy paintings and giclee prints from this Cape Breton artist, who lists "light" as his pursuit. The location also features a variety of scenic views.
20.6 Miles
98% 205 votes
History Museums 4119 Highway 223, Victoria County, Iona, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Guests of the Highland Village will have the opportunity to acclimate themselves with Nova Scotia's Gaelic culture. The location features a blacksmith, traditional livestock, and costumed animators who demonstrate a variety of activities.
21.5 Miles
87% 105 votes
Golf 15933 Central Avenue, Inverness, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Cabot Links features an 18 hole golf course and a variety of lodging options, many of which provide views of both the ocean and the golf course. Guests can also dine at the Panorama Restaurant, the Cabot Bar, and the Cabot Public House.
21.7 Miles
96% 28 votes
Boat Tours 15860 Central Ave., Inverness, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Guests of Eagle Eye Outfitters will be able to go deep sea fishing, mountain biking, and to go on kayaking tours. The location also features the Cabot Links Golf Course and sandy beaches.
21.9 Miles
- 2 votes
History Museums 62 Lower Railway Street, Inverness, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
The Inverness Miners' Museum features artifacts, paintings, drawings, photographs, and an audio and video collection that conserves the heritage of the local area. Guests can also go on hiking and ecotours.
24.0 Miles
100% 59 votes
Kayaking 299 Shore Road, Dingwall, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Eagle North Kayak presents its clients with an opportunity to explore Cape Breton as they make their way to the Atlantic Ocean. They also get to see the gypsum cliffs and bald eagles.
27.1 Miles
97% 62 votes
Religious Buildings 119 Cabot Trail Drive, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
The Saint Peter's Church location offers guests the opportunity to visit a historic, large church with a small organ and choir seats. Church fundraisers feature the music of parish members, including singing and fiddle playing.
27.1 Miles
91% 23 votes
Natural Landmarks Cheticamp Information Centre | Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia MoreLess Info
Guests of the 8.4 kilometer Acadian Trail have the opportunity to take in views of the Acadian coastline from 365 feet above the Ch_ticamp River. The trail, which takes around three to four hours travel, features steep inclines, rugged sections, and benches for when guests need to rest.
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