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Cape Breton Island

Attractions in Cape Breton Island

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Cape Breton Island, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

25 places

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Historic siteAlexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Membertou Heritage Park

LandmarkMembertou Heritage Park

Jost Heritage House

MuseumJost Heritage House

Louisbourg Lighthouse

Historic siteLouisbourg Lighthouse

Inverness Miners Museum

MuseumInverness Miners Museum

Cabots Landing Provincial Park

ParkCabots Landing Provincial Park

brown rock formation on sea during daytime

MuseumMargaree Salmon Museum

a rainbow colored kite sitting on top of a mountain

ParkCape Breton Highlands National Park

Glenora Inn & Distillery

BarGlenora Inn & Distillery

Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Ingonish Beach Campground

SightCape Breton Highlands National Park - Ingonish Beach Campground

mountain with green trees next to sea

MuseumLes Trois Pignons Cultural Center

Église catholique Saint-Pierre Catholic Church

ChurchÉglise catholique Saint-Pierre Catholic Church

TempleGampo Abbey

St Patrick's Church Museum

MuseumSt Patrick's Church Museum

Centre de la Mi-Carême

MuseumCentre de la Mi-Carême

Inverness County Centre For The Arts

GalleryInverness County Centre For The Arts

MuseumCossit House Museum

mountain with green trees next to sea

ShoppingCeltic Music Interpretive Centre

Margaree Fish Hatchery

SightMargaree Fish Hatchery

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

CastleFortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Cape Breton Miners' Museum

MuseumCape Breton Miners Museum

LandmarkGreat Hall of the Clans

SightWagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre

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