Our ski hill is opening. Let the winter fun begin after Christmas. Opening December 26th. At Cape Smokey you will discover breathtaking landscapes and pristine coastlines that will leave you in awe. Reconnect with nature and nurture your well-being while creating cherished memories that will linger in your heart. https://capesmokey.ca/ Need a stay in the Sydney area. Choose a stay with us. You will be impressed! Book Your Stay! The post CAPE SMOKEY SKIING first appeared on Back Home Bed and Breakfast ..read more

Guyon Island Lighthouse Guyon Island, known earlier as Guion Island, lies off the east coast of Cape Breton between the communities of Gabarus and Fourchu. The low-lying, treeless island is just a mile south of Winging Point, but as the nearest land is a wilderness area, the island seems very isolated.  In 1875, John G. Sinclair was awarded a $2,980 contract to construct a lighthouse on Guyon Island with a target completion date of August 1, 1876, but the light wasn’t exhibited until 1877. The Department of Marine published the following on Guyon Lighthouse shortly after it was p ..read more

Address: Lighthouse Road, Neil’s Harbour, Victoria County, Nova Scotia Recognition Statute: Neil’s Harbour Lighthouse – Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act (S.C. 2008, c 16) Designation Date: 2015-02-12 Dates: 1899 to 1899 (Construction) 1899 to 1899 (Established) Neil’s Harbour lighthouse will be the third lighthouse in our lighthouse series. Neil’s Harbour is a small settlement located between Ingonish and Dingwall on Cape Breton’s Cabot trail. Blessed with a sheltered cove, excellent conditions for drying fish, and close proximity to abundant fishing grou ..read more

Louisbourg Lighthouse is the second lighthouse in our lighthouse series. It is an active Canadian lighthouse in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. The current tower is the fourth in a series of lighthouses that have been built on the site, the earliest was the first lighthouse in Canada. Construction began on the lighthouse in 1730 to assist navigation to the Fortress of Louisbourg. It was completed in 1734. A fire in 1736 destroyed the lantern but the stone tower was unharmed and a new lantern was installed in 1738. Lighthouse Point played a decisive role in both the Siege of 1 ..read more

Captivatingly Beautiful Cape Breton Highlands Winter!! : Tourists flock to the Cabot Trail in summer and fall. It’s also a mystical winter wonderland that few take the opportunity to explore throughout winter . Skiing, hiking , ice fishing, snowshoeing, and camping are among some of our winter activities. Here’s a few pictures from our Cabot Trail in winter cover from Davey and Sky. Come stay and explore. Click the “book your stay” link below. Captivatingly Beautiful Cape Breton Highlands Winter!! BOOK YOUR STAY @ Back Home Bed and Breakfast Moon Rise over Aspy BayHiking in the HighlandsCape S ..read more

FREE EAGLES TICKETS WITH YOUR STAY!! Your stay will be highlighted with the clipper room. Upon arrival, there will be a chilled bottle of beverage awaiting you. Admission to the day’s Cape Breton Eagles game is free of charge. Before heading out the next day, we will fuel you with a delicious homemade breakfast by Delores. The dates available are as follows: Center 200, November 4th, vs Halifax Moosehead Sec 6, Row E, Seat 1 and 2 Center 200, November 25th, vs Halifax Moosehead Sec 6, Row K, Seat 10 and 11 Center 200, January 20th, vs Moncton Wildcats Sec 6, Row K, Seat 10 and 11 GREA ..read more

Natalie MacMaster and family, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM While staying at Back Home Bed and Breakfast take in some good Downeast entertainment. Click to book your stay! The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse is thrilled to announce a surprise appearance from Cape Breton’s fiddling sensation, Natalie MacMaster along with her oldest daughter, Mary Frances Leahy, and husband Donnell Leahy! This is a show not to be missed! Tickets are on sale now. To purchase a table, phone 902-270-8003.   $30 per person (includes HST) 19+ event  The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse features an e ..read more

We are keeping this post short and sweet. Follow the link and use this guide to see where the venues are on the island s well as the who, what, when, and where of the 9-day events. KITCHENFEST link For the best bed and breakfast stay choose us at Back Home Bed and Breakfast. Click the link to book your room. Back Home Bed and Breakfast Happy Travels!! The post KITCHENFEST GUIDE first appeared on Back Home Bed and Breakfast ..read more

The island-wide traditional Gaelic music festival is back for year 9 as Colaisde na Gàidhlig | the Gaelic College presents Féis a’ Chidsin!, KitchenFest! back at its usual calendar spot, July 1-9, 2022. The annual celebration gives locals and visitors alike up close and personal insight into this distinct and vibrant living culture, bringing the kitchen-céilidh feel to the forefront. Concerts and ceilidhs, pub nights, and square dances, celebrate beautiful Unama’ki/Cape Breton’s glorious scenery, music, food, and people with this perfect summer season kick-off – one big island-wide kitchen par ..read more

The 2022 Louisbourg Crab Fest is being planned to take place on Saturday, July 30th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 am on the Louisbourg Waterfront!  On Saturday, they are planning to have crab dinners available (depending upon supply), starting at noon, along with ‘toe-tappin’  entertainment throughout the day and during the evening. A refreshment tent, merchandise booth, and canteen service will also be available during the festival. Children’s activities will take place from 1:00-4:00 pm. You are invited to come and join in for the fun, food, and fes ..read more