Cape Breton Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Nova Scotia, Canada
About Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island was a separate colony until 1820 when it was merged into Nova Scotia against its will. It is the only place in North America where Gaelic is still spoken, a legacy of the large immigration (about 50,000) from the highlands ofScotlandin the first half of the 19th century. There are also pockets of French, remnants of the Acadian history described in the Longfellow epic poem "Evangeline", in towns such as Margaree and Chéticamp and on Isle Madame. With 5 Mi'kmaq communities in Cape Breton (4 are around the Bras d'Or Lake) there is a strong island identity and sense of community, which increasingly unifies the Mi'kmaq population of the island. The island has consistently lost industrial investment and jobs in the past ten years. However, the closing of the coal and steel i
Where to Eat in Cape Breton Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cedar House
Where to Stay in Cape Breton Island
- 🏨Bear on the Lake Guest House // HI Cape Breton Island
- 🏨Glenora Inn & Distillery
Cape Breton Island Travel Guide Sections
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