Hotels in Cape Breton, Canada

Cape Breton is a rugged island in Nova Scotia, Canada, with cold winters averaging 14°F (-10°C) perfect for skiing at Ski Ben Eoin, and mild summers around 68°F (20°C) ideal for hiking the 185-mile Cabot Trail through the Cape Breton Highlands. You can join a whale-watching tour in the Gulf of St. Lawrence from July to September, or listen to live fiddling at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique-a tradition brought by 19th-century Scottish settlers. In winter, explore the Fortress of Louisbourg, a reconstructed 18th-century French fortress, while summer brings cheaper stays and fewer crowds along the coastal route.