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Region:

Cape Breton

Known For:

Orangedale Railway Station Museum | Bras d’Or Lake | Iona Port nearby | Railway heritage | Lakeside views

Best For:

History | Scenic Views | Photography | Easy Detours

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Orangedale Railway Station Museum

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Orangedale Railway Station Museum is built on Orangedale’s historic railway station. The station is one of Cape Breton’s oldest ICR stations and was built in 1886. The museum displays antique railway artifacts, station managers’ quarters, waiting rooms, and offices. The museum also offers many special events, such as Storytelling day, which are held on specific […]

Cameron Island Lighthouse

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Cameron Island Lighthouse is a famous lighthouse located in Orangedale. The lighthouse was built in 1904 and was modified in 1988 to equip it with solar panels so the light would only turn on when needed. The tower is roughly 32 feet high and can be seen from very far away, even with the light […]

Timeout Campground

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Timeout Campground is an RV park with an amazing view of the surrounding water. The campground is fully equipped with electricity, free wifi, running water and sewer. There are also many things to do around the area, such as fishing, jet skiing, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and other water sports. The campground also offers an […]

Salt Mountain Trail

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Salt Mountain Trail is a hiking trail featuring unique ecosystems and land formations. The trail is roughly 9.5km long and should take approximately 3 hours. The trail is classified as difficult due to its many steep sections with rough terrain. However, many benches, picnic tables, and outhouses are located along the trail to let hikers […]

Marble Mountain Beach and Wharf

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Marble Mountain Beach and Wharf is a beautiful beach with spectacular views and unique land formations. The beach contains white sand and turquoise water, a remarkable result of the marble quarry that opened in 1869. The crushed white marble made the beach look white, and the pH of the marble kept the water soft and […]

Myles Doyle Falls

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Myles Doyle Falls is a nature preserve with unique ecosystems and a beautiful waterfall. To get to the waterfall, visitors need to take a short hike through the forest. The hike is around 1km long and should take roughly 25 minutes to complete, with relatively flat, well-maintained trails. At the end is the waterfall, and […]

Whycocomagh Provincial Park

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Whycocomagh Provincial Park is a nature park containing beautiful scenery with trees, beaches, and water. The park has many activities and services, with ten serviced campsites, 25 non-serviced campsites, and three yurts. The park also has many hiking, snowshoeing, and biking trails, perfect for all seasons. For enjoyers of water, there are many beaches next […]

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