Experience Victoria County

Victoria County is located on the world famous Cabot Trail and beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes. Home to several attractions including Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and Cape Breton Highlands National Park, as well two of Canada's top golf courses - Highlands Links and Bell Bay.

There are a number of unique features on this site to assist you in planning & researching your vacation visit to Victoria County. They include an interactive map, event calendar, eVisitor guides, destinations, a photo gallery and video on vacation ideas. 

Lonely Planet rates Cape Breton Island (& the Cabot Trail) one of World's 10 greatest cycling routes. With 16 cycling routes including the Cabot Trail, Victoria County is a popular cycling destination. Visit our cycling section to learn more about our routes.

Upcoming Events

1) Cape Breton Highlands National Park & Hike NS guided snowshoe excursion on
    Middle Head Trail, Ingonish Beach, Saturday, February 13, 2010 beginning at
    10:00 am. Meet at the Trail head sign at the Keltic Lodge.

2) North Highlands Nordic Open House - Sunday, February 14 from 10:00 am. -
    5:00 pm. Complimentary use of trails, cross-country skies or snowshoes.
    Contact 902-383-2479 or nhn@xcski.ca

3) Moonlight Snowshoe or Ski at the North Highlands Nordic Ski Trails in Cape
    North on February 26 from 8-10 pm. Contact 902-383-2479 or nhn@xcski.ca

  
     Ski Tunola & North Highlands Nordic have daily ski reports.  

2010 Events

Cabot Trail Relay Run - May 29 & 30
Heart of the Highlands Triathlon - June - date TBA
Hike the Highlands Festival  - Sept. 10-19
Celtic Colours Festival - October 8 - 16

Note - see our events calendar for more information, follow us on twitter.