Central Cape Breton, Visit Victoria County, Cape Breton Island

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Central Cape Breton

Located in the center of Cape Breton Island, almost completely surrounded  by the magnificent Bras d'Or Lakes - Canada's Only Inland Sea.  The Bras d'Or  is one of the finest sailing and boating venues in the world.  The lakes separate Cape Breton's Highlands and Lowlands. The Bras d'Or Coastline abounds with wildlife and is particularly noted as a breeding area of the magnificent bald eagle.

Enjoy visiting the NS Highland Village Museum,  a living history museum and cultural centre that celebrates the Gaelic experience in Nova Scotia. Located on a 43 acres hillside overlooking the beautiful Bras d;Or Lakes, Nova Scotia's rich Scottish Gaelic culture comes alive with costumed staff, farm animals and period buildings & artifacts. In addition to daily demonstrations in language and craft, the museum also has special education programs, learning vacations, and special cultural presentations.

There is a Visitor Information Centre at the Little Narrows Community Centre, open in July & August to help you during your visit to the area.

Activities -

  • Visit Nova Scotia Highland Village Museum - a living museum that recreates the 200 year history of a Scottish Settlement in Cape Breton. While at the Museum visit - Roots Cape Breton - Genealogy and Family History Centre. Discover your roots, do your family tree and learn more about genealogy and the resources out there.
  • Discover and visit Washabuck Falls, 
  • Enjoy McCormack Provincial Day Park in Iona - take time to have a picnic, explore the trails and take in the Bras'd Or Lakes  Scenery.
  • Take a swim and lie in the sun at Little Narrows Beach on the Bras d'Or Lakes.
  • Cycle the Route #223 loop around the peninsula - 58 kms.


Introduction - Festivals & Events generally take place in the Little Narrows, Washabuck and Iona communities at their community halls as well the Nova Scotia Highland Village.  For a complete list of events for Nova Scotia Highland Village Museum http://museum.gov.ns.ca/hv/programs/events.html

Services - The Central Cape Breton Region has accommodation,  gas bar, convenience store, craft shops, CAP Site ( Internet Access) food services, greenhouse, legion, post office,  marina nearby, berry farm, public beaches, provincial day park, and much more.


Community Portal web site - http://www.centralcapebreton.com