Cape Breton

Cape Breton Places

100

This town is known for its fortress, a major historical site.

Louisbourg

200

This is the largest city on Cape Breton Island

Sydney

300

This scenic drive wraps around Cape Bretons northern tip

The Cabot Trail

400

This lake is one the largest saltwater lakes in the world

The Bras d’Or lake

500

This village is home to the Highland Village Museum

Iona

Famous Cape Bretoners

100

This famous inventor had a summer home in Baddeck

Alexander Graham Bell

200

This singer from Cape Breton known for her songs about coal miners

Rita MacNeil

300

This Cape Breton fiddler was known as “King of the Jigs”

Buddy MacMaster

400

This famous marathon Runner from  Florence won the Boston Marathon in 1926 and 1929

Johnny Miles 

500

This Cape Breton Folk Singer was called ”The Godfather of Celtic Music in Canada.

John Allan Cameron

Cape Breton Music

100

This traditional instrument is central to Cape Breton folk music.

The fiddle

200

This Cape Breton singer had a tea room

Rita MacNei.

300

This Celtic band from Cape Breton helped popularize local music internationaly 

The Rankin Family

400

Cape Breton music is strongly influenced by this European culture

Scottish

500

This famous music festival in Cape Breton draws Celtic artists from around the world.

The Celtic Colours Festival

History & Heritage

100

Many Cape Bretoners Trace their ancestry back to this country.

Scotland

200

This industry once dominated towns like Glace Bay and New Waterford

Coal mining

300

This form of transportation, including the Sydney and Louisburg Railway, was once vital to Cape Bretons economy

The railway

400

This indigenous people have lived in Cape Breton for thousands of years

The Mi‘Kmaq 

500

In 1745 New England troops captured this famous Cape Breton Fortress

The Fortress of Louisbourg

Local Life and traditions

100

This warm baked treat is often served with molasses in Cape Breton homes

Tea biscuit

200

This gathering with music, dancing and food is a Cape Breton traditon.

What is a ceilidh (Kay-Lee)

300

You’re likely to hear this genre of music at a Cape Breton Kitchen party

Celtic or Folk Music

400

Cape Bretoners often greet each other with this phrase

How‘s she goin.?

500

This type of dance features fast footwork on wooden floors

Step dancing