Cape Breton Island
The 3 Peaks Challenge – Cape Breton Highlands
Want an epic New Years resolution? Resolve to take the 3 Peaks Challenge in the Cape Breton Highlands.Read More »Cape Breton Lifestyles
Traditionally, Nova Scotia’s tourism season runs from May until October, but a new set of properties in...Read More »Full Steam Coffee Launches Louisbourg 1713 French Roast
One of Nova Scotia’s most historic places has paired with one of Nova Scotia’s local coffee roasters. A special...Read More »Right Some Good – Cape Breton, NS
You don’t have to go far to find an adventure. That’s been the unofficial mantra behind most...Read More »The Olive Tree – Sydney, NS
Sometimes you just want to get away, to feel like you’ve travelled to some exotic locale, where...Read More »Main Street Restaurant & Bakery – Ingonish, NS
Last week I found myself driving through the Cape Breton Highlands. I spent some time doing workshops...Read More »The Hampton Inn Sydney – Sydney, NS
Adding Charlie to our traveling posse has been a lot of fun, but has also presented some...Read More »Hostel International – Pleasant Bay
I’ve done my fair share of shoestring budget travel, but somehow I’ve never stayed in a hostel. ...Read More »Governor’s Pub – Sydney, NS
In Nova Scotia, we are known for our kitchen parties. In my experience, those kitchen parties most...Read More »Your No-Fail Cape Breton Vacation Guide
Cape Breton was one of our top destinations for 2013. We visited three times last year! Read on...Read More »Flavor Restaurant – Sydney, NS
I’ve been hearing about Flavor (@CBFlavor) since it opened five years ago, whispers of a place that...Read More »The Fortress of Louisbourg – Louisbourg, NS
I first visited Louisburg when I was in grade six as part of a school trip. I remember people in...Read More »Nova Scotia Beaches: Ingonish Beach
Summer is coming! What better way to get ready than with a series of posts on one...Read More »Big Spruce Brewery – Nyanza, NS
I was not much of a beer drinker before we started The Local Traveler NS. I liked...Read More »Nova Scotia Beaches: North Bay Beach, Ingonish
Summer is coming! What better way to get ready than with a series of posts on one...Read More »The Auld Brass Door – Whycocomagh, NS
In 57 ad, the Romans moved north and established a fort on the west coast of Scotland...Read More »On The Road – Cape Breton
We’ve been spending the past few days slowly making our way up the Eastern Shore and through...Read More »Tears of Glass
It wasn’t a happy story that led to the creation of Tears of Glass. Not unlike the...Read More »Glenora Distillery – Inverness, NS
When I first finished school, I spent six months working with a Whiskey expert. During that time I inevitably...Read More »Rusty Anchor – Pleasant Bay
During a September trip to the Cape Breton Highlands, we ended up spending the night in Pleasant...Read More »Firehouse Ironworks – Whycocomagh
One of my favourite series of books is a Dream of Eagles by Jack Whyte. It details...Read More »Captain Mark’s Whale Watching – Pleasant Bay
Cape Breton was a world of “firsts” for me. I hiked the skyline to watch the sunset,...Read More »Bean There Cafe – Baddeck, NS
Between learning to make a fish hook, becoming awestruck by Alexander Graham Bell’s accomplishments and a couple...Read More »MacLeods Camping and Cottages – Inverness Beach, NS
Travel can bring adventure and new experiences, immerse you in history, take your taste buds to new...Read More »The Skyline – Cabot Trail
I have a confession. I have never seen a wild moose. I have lived in Newfoundland and...Read More »Alexander Graham Bell Museum – Baddeck, NS
Nova Scotia has been home to some pretty amazing people, ones who have shaped our everyday lives. ...Read More »The Chowder Trail – Baddeck
We began our Cape Breton Taste of Nova Scotia Chowder Trail expedition in Baddeck at the Bell...Read More »Amedeo’s Italian Bistro – Sydney, NS
On a recent weekend trip to Baddeck, we met up with a friend in Sydney to hand-deliver...Read More »Inverary Inn – Baddeck, NS
Even in the off-season, Inverary Inn was a welcome treat for two local travelers. It is located on the Bras d’or Lake, arguably one of the most beautiRead More »