Cape Breton, Regional municipality in Nova Scotia, Canada
Cape Breton Regional Municipality spans coastal areas and inland communities across the eastern portion of Nova Scotia. The region consists of several towns and villages connected by natural landscapes and waterways.
The area was created in 1995 when eight separate municipalities merged into one administrative unit. This consolidation reshaped how the eastern Nova Scotia region is governed and organized.
The region preserves Mi'kmaq heritage through programs visitors can experience today, and displays the Fortress of Louisbourg as one of North America's largest historical reconstructions. These places tell the story of the area's long past and how different peoples lived here together.
The Port of Sydney serves as the main gateway to the region and is used by cruise ships and commercial vessels. Visitors can best explore the area by using coastal roads and visiting smaller towns based on their interests.
The region is home to specialized maritime training facilities that educate professionals for the shipping and coastal industries. These institutions attract students from around the world and shape the academic life of the area.
Location: Nova Scotia
Inception: August 1, 1995
Shares border with: Richmond County
Website: http://cbrm.ns.ca
GPS coordinates: 46.15000,-60.16670
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:10
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Centre 200
2.3 km
Louisbourg Lighthouse
31.5 km
Seal Island Bridge
26.8 km
Gaelic College
34.5 km
Low Point Lighthouse
13.4 km
Marconi National Historic Site of Canada
17.9 km
Highland Arts Theatre
2.4 km
Wentworth Park
2.8 km
Cape Breton Miners Museum
18 km
Devils Hill Falls
21.9 km
Casavant Frères Ltée. Opus 1841
2.4 km
Ben Eoin Provincial Park
30.8 km
Sgurra Bhreac
32 km
Glace Bay Heritage Museum
16.9 km
Highland Arts Theatre Chime
2.4 km
Fort Dauphin
33.7 km
Miner's Museum
18 km
Louisburg Railway Station
29.6 km
Dominion Beach Provincial Park
12.5 km
Sydney & Louisbourg Railway Museum
29.6 km
Point Aconi lighthouse
22.9 km
St Patrick's Church Museum
2.6 km
Black Rock Point light
24.5 km
Lyceum
2.3 km
Gabarus Lighthouse
34.2 km
Jost House
2.6 km
Chapel Point Battery
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