Cape Breton

Doing the tour

As a journalist, I visited almost every part of Canada over the course of a couple of decades. I often came to Halifax to cover political conventions and government meetings, and I’ve ridden campaign buses around rural Nova Scotia as well. On at least one occasion, I remember coming to Cape Breton, specifically to Sidney, for a political story.

But unlike Central and Western Canada, and even Nunavut, I have never been here in Nova Scotia before on my own time. On this visit, I have a couple of speaking engagements in Halifax, but mostly I have been wandering around as a tourist.

Between the two appearances in Halifax, I had a four day gap, which seemed like enough time to get to Cape Breton Island. I can’t claim to have done anything but be a tourist doing the most touristy things, which in Cape Breton means driving the Cabot Trail, doing some hiking and picture-taking, and visiting the beautifully restored 18th century French fortress of Louisbourg.

So here are some of my holiday snaps.

Early morning fog at Baddeck harbour

Tidal meadow, Cabot Trail

Seacoast, Cabot Trail

Upland meadow, Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Fortress at Louisbourg

Fortress at Louisbourg