Articles related to "Cape Breton Island"

John Cabot explored the eastern coastline of Canada in 1497. He was searching for the Northwest Passage.

With 6000 km (3728 miles) of coast, it's no wonder Nova Scotia beaches are popular. Read on for beach vacation destinations near Cape Breton and the Northumberland shore.

Planning a fall vacation? Head to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia for the Celtic Colours International Festival, a world-class celebration of cultural heritage

Lake Ainslie is one of those off-the-beaten-track destinations but one that's well worth the side trip if you're looking for natural beauty and tranquility.

Are you a history buff? Come to Nova Scotia and tour the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest historical reconstruction in Canada!

Born Giovanni Caboto, John Cabot was an Italian explorer and navigator, who is traditionally believed to be the first modern European to see what, is now called Canada.

The Nova Scotia Gaelic College on Cape Breton preserves Celtic ancestry through music, literature and the arts and offers seasonal performances to the public.

In Europe, after the death of King Charles II of Spain, Louis XIV puts Philip, his grandson, on the throne. This started a war in Europe and in the American colonies.

Constructed of silk balloon cloth, pipe, wood, tape and wire, and with a Curtiss 40-hp engine, JAD McCurdy flew the Silver Dart on Feb 23, 1909 at Baddeck Bay, NS

According to oceanographers, a huge wave may have crashed into the New York City region 2,300 years ago. Could it happen again?

Nova Scotia is one of Canada's most interesting and picturesque provinces, with its fishing villages, rocky shores, and especially the lighthouses.

To exchange the fast pace of car trips with the relaxed tour on a bike through the beautiful countryside in eastern Canada brings a more intensive experience of the land.

The vociferous Evening Grosbeak will breed in coniferous or mixed forest areas and, in large flocks will consume vast amounts of sunflower seeds during winter.