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Fortress Louisbourg, Louisbourg
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Louisbourg
Attraction type: Historic site; Specialty museum; Military base/facility; Historic village
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Baddeck

This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell and his family during their time in Nova Scotia.

Attraction type: History museum; Historic site; Museum complex
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Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island

One of the most magnificent loop drives in North America treats visitors to the spectacular scenery of the Cape Breton Highlands.

Attraction type: Scenic drive
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Ingonish

Treasures abound throughout the headlands and rugged cliffs of Cape Breton Highlands with its abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery and human history dating back to the last Ice Age.

Attraction type: National park
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Red Shoe Pub, Cape Breton Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island
Attraction type: Bar/club
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Eagle North Canoe and Kayak, Cape Breton Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island
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Highland Village, Cape Breton Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island

Experience the lifestyle of the Scots in Nova Scotia at the Village's Outdoor Pioneer Museum or look up your Cape Breton roots at the Genealogy and Family History Centre.

Attraction type: Historic village
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Baddeck
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Bras d'Or Lake, Cape Breton Island
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island
Attraction type: Lake
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Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island

Following the shore of western Cape Breton, this 67-mile-long trail offers magnificent views of dramatic coastline, bays, inlets and rolling farmlands.

Attraction type: Hiking trail; Scenic drive
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Cape Smokey, Ingonish
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Ingonish
Attraction type: Ski area
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Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island
Attraction type: Historic village; Historic walking area
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Two Rivers Wildlife Park, Cape Breton Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island
Attraction type: Wildlife park
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Eddy Point Lighthouse, Cape Breton Island
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 18 attractions in Cape Breton Island
Attraction type: Lighthouse
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Skyline Trail, Ingonish
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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Nova Scotia Gaelic College, Cape Breton Island
Attraction type: Educational site
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Heritage Coast, Cape Breton Island
Attraction type: Historic site; Scenic drive; Scenic/historic walking area
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