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Is the Fortress of Louisbourg Worth It? I’ve Been Going Since 1973

by Candace Sampson

So you want to know, is the Fortress of Louisbourg worth it? Um, yes. And if you need nothing else then go be free gentle reader. If you want a little more of the why then stick with me. That’s me. The small blonde in the red coat, standing in front of a fireplace at …

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North Star Louisbourg Is the Maritime Dream and Yes, You’re Invited

by Candace Sampson

North Star Louisbourg is what I would do if I moved to Cape Breton Island to live out my dream as the hostess with the mostess. Well, almost. If I were a world-class designer married to another world-class designer, both of us with irresistible Scottish accents and enough money to buy a 20-bedroom oceanfront hotel, …

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Your Perfect One-Week Celtic Colours Itinerary: Fall in Love with Cape Breton

by Candace Sampson

If chasing fall colours and fiddles sounds like your kind of holiday, then consider this Cabot Trail fall road trip itinerary your sign to book the trip. The Celtic Colours International Festival is one of the most beautiful ways to experience music, culture, and community in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. With concerts happening in dozens …

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Plan a Cabot Trail Road Trip: The World’s Sexiest Drive

by Candace Sampson

Some roads are built to get you somewhere. The Cabot Trail? She is the somewhere. Looping 298 kilometres around the northern tip of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, she’s no common thruway. She’s a high-maintenance thrill ride with a flair for the dramatic. To cheapen a Cabot Trail road trip by calling it a …

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Where to Stay for Celtic Colours: Best Towns and Inns in Cape Breton

by Candace Sampson

Wondering where to stay for Celtic Colours? The short answer is: more than one place. Celtic Colours events are spread across the entire island, so the smartest move is to base yourself in two or three different towns rather than committing to one spot for the whole week. I’ve done this festival, I’ve stayed at …

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Celtic Colours Cape Breton: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

by Candace Sampson

Celtic Colours Cape Breton is one of those experiences that people often describe poorly because words genuinely fail them. Nine days, fifty-plus concerts, an entire island as the stage, and autumn colours so over the top they look staged is kind of hard to explain. I’ve been, and I still struggle to explain it to …

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