Date: Sunday, July 6 2025 to Sunday, August 10 2025

Since 1994, a beloved tradition has taken root along the scenic shores of the Strait of Canso: a summer music festival that celebrates the best of Canadian talent. Taking place every Sunday evening from July 6 to August 10, this unique event offers a vibrant mix of performances from artists across the country, all set against a stunning coastal backdrop. The festival has become a cherished gathering for locals and visitors alike, uniting people through the power of music and community…

Date: Sunday, June 1 2025

Hit the trails with Cape Breton Island ambassador Jamie Vassallo (@_picture.me.hikin_)! Jamie is hosting a series of group waterfall hikes, sharing his love for Cape Breton Island’s Waterfall Season and inspiring new hikers to become more comfortable outdoors. How awesome is that! Sunday, May 25 Egypt Falls followed by Gairloch Mountain FallsSunday, June 1 Embree’s Brook FallsSunday, June 8 Lower North River Falls followed by Uisge Ban FallsSunday, June 15 Humes River FallsSunday, June 22 Egypt Falls followed by Gairloch Mountain FallsSunday, June 29 Corney Brook Falls Please…

The café is known for its perfectly cooked soup, sandwiches, and chowder. If you’re feeling a bit peckish, you might want to try their tasty scones. They also have a selection of local hot sauces and are famous for their Cape Breton oat cakes. The café is praised for its great service and friendly staff, who are always ready to help. One customer even mentioned that it’s the best food they’ve had in all of Nova Scotia. So, if you’re…

Our campus housing accommodations are available for rent at reasonable rates during the academic off-season for conferences, educational or large groups.Campus housing at Strait Area Campus provides suite-style amenities that could be useful to you depending on the reasons for your travel. Amenities, features and services Capacity: 46 bedrooms available in 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom shared suite style. Laundry: Washers and dryers are available on the third floor. Complimentary Wifi. Shared private washrooms. Onsite parking. No food services are available on-campus.…

China King Family Restaurant is a renowned Chinese restaurant located at 825 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, B9A 2S4. Indulge in a wide range of authentic Chinese dishes prepared using traditional methods. From aromatic stir-fries to flavorful soups and dumplings, the menu at China King offers something for everyone.

Where else can you get home-cooked all-day breakfast, Acadian seafood dishes, Cape Breton favourites, a wide variety of salads, vegetarian dishes, gluten-free and keto choices? Join us to have a true taste of Cape Breton cuisine!

Where great food & good friends come together. Pizza for the serious pizza lover.

The Customs House Artisan Incubator, located on the Port Hawkesbury Waterfront, is a must-see in the Town of Port Hawkesbury, close to the entrance of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.The Gallery Shop at the Customs House features a stunning display of Cape Breton craft in a wide variety of media including pottery, textiles, jewellery, wood, visual art, mixed media, glass and more. You can see the artists-in-residence at work in one of the state-of-the-art studios and learn all about…

Explore Cape Breton’s extensive trail network with TNT Outdoor Adventures. Discover breathtaking look-offs, beautiful waterfalls, and unique heritage sites accompanied by our experienced guides while touring Cape Breton’s vast trail network in a side-by-side or by snowmobile. With the ability to mobilize and move our gear throughout Cape Breton, our equipment and guides can meet you where the trail starts. Our base-camp is located on the World-famous Cabot Trail with direct access to the Cape Breton Highland trails.Our year-round tours…

Adjoining Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury, Miller’s offers a casual relaxed atmosphere, with summertime patio dining. Our menu features a variety of local flavours. Start with a delicious seafood appetizer, such as our homemade seafood chowder or crab cakes. Then choose from the wide variety of dishes on our main menu – from steaks and ribs to salmon and mussels – or opt for the nightly feature, carefully chosen and prepared by our culinary team.Port Hawkesbury is a perfect base from which…