Cape Breton Golf Region

Get ready for the majesty and wonder that awaits you on Cape Breton Island - one of the most magnificent golf destinations in North America. Play award-winning courses surrounded by towering highlands, stately forests, softly undulating valleys and inspiring seascapes. For the travelling golfer, Cape Breton consists of four scenic travelways which boast great golf, great food, stunning scenery and warm hospitality. The Island’s Gaelic culture is heard in dance halls and kitchen parties all along The Ceilidh Trail, while the ocean kissed cliffs of the Cabot Trail mesmerize visitors and residents alike. The Bras d’Or Lakes Scenic Drive is home to calm sailing waters and French history comes alive along the Fleur-de-lis Trail. These are highlights along the scenic travelways of Cape Breton Island.

Hike through the picturesque Mabou Highlands. Spot moose, deer and other wild creatures among the woodlands, tundra and marshes of the 950 square kilometres Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Gaze over towering cliffs as the Cabot Trail curls away into the distance.

Cruise the placid waters of the Bras d’Or Lakes beneath the shadow of a circling eagle. Explore vibrant Acadian culture and traditions and step to the riveting sounds of the Celtic fiddle. No matter where you go, you’ll find an abundance of outdoor adventures and a host of friendly people.

Regional Highlights

Ceilidh Trail - Festival & Events
Kintyre Farm Scottish Concert - August 17, 2008, Judique
Chestico Days Summer Festival - July 28 to August 3, Port Hood

Destination Highlights
Mabou Highlands - hike the trails and admire the ocean panorama
Inverness Miners’ Museum - relive the heyday of the Inverness Coal Mining industry
Inverness County Centre for the Arts - an art gallery featuring local and international artists and artisans

Cabot Trail - Festivals & Events
Lobsterpalooza - May 25 to June 30, Cabot Trail
National Acadian Day - August 15, Chéticamp
Hike The Highlands Festival - September 12 to September 21
Festival de l’Escaouette - July 1 to August 24, Chéticamp

Destination Highlights
Whale Watching - spot humpback, sei, minke, pilot and fin whales while boating off Cape Breton’s rugged coastline
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - look into the life and legacy of a genius
Cape Breton Highlands National Park - explore 950 square kilometres of the most spectacular camping and hiking in Cape Breton
Les Trois Pignons in Chéticamp - displays artifacts, fine hooked rugs by internationally acclaimed artist Dr. Elizabeth Lefort

Bras d’Or Lakes - Festivals & Events
Johnstown Strawberry Festival - July 6, Johnstown
St. Peter's NiteLite Boat Parade - August 30, St. Peter’s

Destination Highlights
Nova Scotia Highland Village Museum in Iona - experience the lifestyle of Cape Breton’s early Highland Scots
St. Peter’s Canal - witness the manoeuvres of the tidal locks at the lovely “Gateway to the Bras d’Or”

Fleur-De-Lis/Marconi/Metro Cape Breton - Festivals & Events
Cape Breton International Drum Festival - April 26 to April 27, Glace Bay
2008 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League AGM & Entry Draft - June 4 to June 8, Sydney
Celtic Colours International Festival - October 10 to October 18, Cape Breton

Destination Highlights
Louisbourg Playhouse - June through October