Destination Cape Breton

07/12/2024

🌟 Exciting News for Sydney! 🌟

Destination Cape Breton is proud to have played an integral role along with our partners in bringing the Women's World Curling Championships to our beautiful region. The event not only showcased world-class curling but also delivered a significant economic boost of nearly $11.9 million to Sydney and surrounding areas. 🥌🎉

We are thrilled by the success of this championship and, together with our partners, are committed to hosting more prestigious events in the future, further establishing Cape Breton Island as a premier destination for sports and recreation.

We encourage you to read the full article from CBRM to learn more about the positive impact of this event on our community: https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/women-s-world-curling-championships-delivered-major-economic-boost-for-sydney-region.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3mVQ6R_3BuuvjC4Vr-d-y8jS5PDwCr_wcpe6tWGCtVITgRrg4V4xwBpvA_aem_TkoJFNjDcoNFG-g94CYJrQ

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06/03/2024

Industry Opportunity: Enhanced Featured Listings

Destination Cape Breton invites operators to participate in our digital marketing initiative – Enhanced Featured Listings. The initiative will provide an enhanced online presence for businesses to showcase their package, experience and/or event to a wider audience via VisitCapeBreton.com and our social media channels.

Deadline: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

https://destinationcapebreton.com/opportunities/enhanced-featured-listing/

Destination Cape Breton is the official Destination Marketing and Management Organization for Cape Breton Island–Unama'ki. Our mandate is to grow the Island's tourism industry through destination marketing and tourism product innovation.

04/23/2024

Please share with visitors to keep Cape Breton Island on the top of the list!!

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04/18/2024

Vote Cape Breton Island for the BEST Island!

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04/15/2024

Did you know you can now explore exciting opportunities in Cape Breton Island's tourism and hospitality industry on our website? It's true!

We've partnered with the Cape Breton Partnership and now feature Cape Breton Job Board tourism and hospitality job opportunities on our website.

https://destinationcapebreton.com/tourism-job-postings

04/12/2024

Join representatives from Destination Cape Breton as we visit communities around the Island over the next few weeks to:

- Present our 2024-27 Strategy,
- Discuss tourism development and marketing priorities for your community, and
- Discuss ways we can collaborate to tackle those priorities.

To view the dates and locations and to register: click here > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYlbFQRtB3lAH0kqfvbboYwkOIw_6JXE5emOLrHjzZlKGzwg/viewform

We look forward to seeing you for these important discussions.

Please join Destination Cape Breton for a session in your area. Please choose only one session. Sessions are planned for approximately a 2-hour time frame. Coffee/tea and light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!

03/23/2024

We showed Slider “a time” today on Cape Breton Island! Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site Curling Canada World Curling Cape Breton Regional Municipality

03/21/2024

Canada is 8-0!

So what’s on the go tomorrow??

Team Homan plays two games tomorrow! Still time to get tickets to the draws!

The Original 16 Patch will be hopping with two chances to enjoy live music. The Patch is free and you don’t need a ticket to enjoy.

Get yourself and your friends together for a great time in Sydney Centre 200.

03/20/2024

Today is Kitchen Party day at Centre 200 for the World Women's Curling Championship 2024! Live music and LOBSTER dinner!🦞🎶

There’s a ceilidh with Buddy MacDonald, Rachel Davis, Kimberley Fraser, Aaron Lewis, Darren MacMullen and Mac Morin, plus square dance lessons.

Tonight in the Patch, you don’t want to miss Hauler!

Team Homan is on fire! Today they face Japan in the morning and Turkey in the evening.

Get the details here: https://www.curling.ca/2024worldwomen/patch/

03/18/2024

Tonight at the Original 16 Patch!

Free for everyone. Come on down to Centre 200

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03/18/2024

The Patch is the official party location for the BKT Tires World Women's Curling Championship located behind Centre 200 (the big tent)!

- It's free to get in!
- It's not just for ticket holders or teams, it's open to everyone (children until 8pm)!
- Food & Drinks available for purchase!
- Location for Up Close and Personal with the Teams throughout the week!
- Entertainment featuring some of Cape Breton Island's very talented musicians everyday!
- Tickets available for lobster dinners on Wednesday during Kitchen Party Day at the Patch (available for purchase through box office or online for lunch and/or supper)!

The Original 16 Patch is legendary for being “curling’s party place”! Fans are guaranteed a rockin’ good time, highlighted by a nightly lineup of live entertainment, and fuelled by a tasty selection of food and beverages.

03/17/2024

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Team Canada plays at 2 pm and there’s an Up Close and Personal with the team at 5:30 pm at The Original 16 Patch. Kintyre plays tonight too!

See you at The Patch, curling’s party place! 🥌 🍀 🇨🇦

03/17/2024

Get your green on and join us at The Original 19 Patch today. Just behind Centre 200 in Sydney. 🍀

Lots of food, drinks, live music and curling!

03/14/2024

We are so proud to welcome everyone to Cape Breton Island and Cape Breton Regional Municipality!!

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World Curling

03/12/2024

Calling all curling fans and party enthusiasts! 🎉 The Original 16 Patch is THE place to be during the BKT World Women's Curling Championships in Sydney! 🥌✨ Join us at Centre 200 for a lineup of special events, including a Kitchen Party and St. Patrick's Day fun, and live music from March 16-24! 🍀🎶

Get ready for a celebration like no other as we mix curling excitement with unforgettable entertainment. See you at The Patch!

https://www.curling.ca/2024worldwomen/patch/

03/11/2024

Behind the scenes at Centre 200 in Sydney, where the ice is being meticulously prepared for the upcoming BKT World Women's Curling Championships! 🥌✨

Excitement is building as we gear up to welcome the world's top female curling athletes to Cape Breton Island. Competition starts on March 16.

Find out more about the event here: https://www.curling.ca/2024worldwomen/

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World Curling

03/10/2024

Are you ready for it!?! The BKT World Women’s Curling Championships kick off on Saturday in Sydney.

01/31/2024

We are thrilled to welcome the delegates to Cape Breton Island and show off our world-class destination and musical talents!

01/26/2024

Sydney Mitsubishi Rush will be hosting the Telus Cup from April 22-28, 2024. If you are interested in volunteering, click the link to the form. here’s the form you need to fill out. The Telus Cup is a U18 National Championship event.

01/12/2024

As a reminder to accommodation providers in Victoria County, all short-term rental accommodations must be registered under the Nova Scotia Tourism Accommodations Act and are now (January 1, 2024) subject to a 3% marketing levy. More information on remitting your payment, Q&A and remittance form can be found at: https://victoriacounty.com/marketing-levy-bylaw-changes-are-now-in-effect/.

01/08/2024

The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) and Tourism Nova Scotia (TNS) are co-leading the development of a tourism sector strategic plan that will inspire a broader
approach to economic growth and quality of life in Nova Scotia.

Through engagement with industry, government, and community representatives, the strategic plan will be a framework everyone can use to guide their actions and investments in the coming
years to build a strong and sustainable tourism industry.

As a valued member of the tourism industry, you are invited to participate in an upcoming engagement session in our region. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas on
priorities and goals for Nova Scotia’s tourism industry.

Wednesday, January 24
Registration - 12:30pm
Meeting 1:00 - 3:00pm
Inverary Resort
368 Shore Rd, Baddeck

Registration is required. Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nova-scotia-tourism-sector-strategy-cape-breton-engagement-session-tickets-788559281037?aff

11/24/2023

Join us on Friday, November 24, in the Pit Lounge for the 2024 Hospitality and Tourism Summer Job Fair.

Meet with employers from the Hospitality and Tourism industry across Canada who are looking to recruit BHTM internship and seasonal employees for Summer 2024.

The fair will take place from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Visit cbu.ca/newsroom/events/hospitality-tourism-industry-job-fair/ to learn more.

11/22/2023

There’s still time to register…

Exciting news! Nova Scotia's Tourism Summit is just around the corner, and the opening performance by Morgan Toney, Keith Mullins, and Ryan Roberts promises to set the perfect tone. Join us on Tuesday, November 28th at 9:30 a.m. as we kick off the event with their latest single, "Resilience!" It's going to be an inspiring start to Nova Scotia's Tourism Summit 2023 – Building Resiliency.

Don't miss out - register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2023-nova-scotia-tourism-summit-building-resiliency-registration-717737099987?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/21/2023

Are you open this winter? Let us know so we can include you in our winter guide! Click the link for details.

Promote your experiences through our marketing activities! Destination Cape Breton offers a number of promotional opportunities for tourism operators around the Island, some paid but many at no charge. We encourage you to explore these opportunities to determine where you may benefit. If you have an...

10/17/2023

This weekend!!

The Cabot Trail Food Truck Rally lineup and locations have been announced!

There's something for every food lover:

☑️ Indulgent burgers
☑️ Amazing coffee
☑️ Sweet treats
☑️ Great seafood

See you out there on October 21 and 22!

10/11/2023

Members of the public from the Ingonish Area are invited to join Destination Cape Breton to learn more about a proposed Tourism Workforce Housing Project in the community. All are welcome.

Ingonish Fire Hall
35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
6:30pm

Destination Cape Breton is the official destination marketing and management organization for Cape B

10/06/2023

Save the date!

Exciting news is coming your way next week about the Cape Breton Island Tourism Summit, hosted by Cape Breton Island Tourism Training Network and Destination Cape Breton!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 16, 2023 and stay tuned for updates!

10/03/2023

Destination Cape Breton is proud to be at Atlantic Canada Showcase 2023 to represent our Island and operators. Lots of interest in Cape Breton Island!