“If we can entice people to stay one, two, or three nights, all these activities will turn into adventure possibilities. So, people are not just driving through the Cabot Trail but living it and enjoying it as a whole.”
create the wells that inexperienced skiers may fall into.
is a unique celebration of Cape Breton Island’s traditional culture. For nine days each October, you’ll discover hundreds of events and activities taking place in communities all over the Island. The annual celebration of Cape Breton- based Gaelic music gives locals and visitors alike insight into this distinct and vibrant living culture, bringing the kitchen-ceilidh feel to the forefront. Fiddles and bagpipes, concerts and céilidhs, food and drink, Gaelic language and song, informality and hospitality to those that take in Cape Breton’s biggest kitchen céilidh! Plus, many other events for quality entertainment. Cape Smokey itself hosts the annual Smokey Sessions concert, this festival-style concert series features some of the most talented musicians in the Maritimes and, in fact, the country. There’s no shortage of places to stay in and near Cape Smokey. They have partnered with many, like Lantern Hill and Hollow to offer packages together or the Keltic Lodge, which offers one of Cape Breton’s top restaurants, and nightly traditional music. There’s also Knotty Pine Cottages with breathtaking views of Ingonish Harbour and seasonal
Another highlight is that Cape Smokey is positioned in the center of so many other outdoor adventure opportunities. There is so much more to do than just downhill skiing in Ingonish and the surrounding area. There are over 200 kilometres (125 miles) of groomed snowmobile trails, and a volunteer group grooms them nearly every day. There’s also Nordic skiing in the Aspy Bay area, where visitors can ski right on the beach. There is even winter surfing! In the warmer months, there’s mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, surfing, fly, and deep sea fishing to keep the outdoor adventure enthusiast going all year long. Plus, the gondola that takes visitors to the summit of Cape Smokey for skiing operates all year long offering incredible views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the Atlantic Ocean, and Ingonish itself.
For those interested in arts and culture, there are concert series like the Celtic Colours International Festival, which
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