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Make North Star* the point from which you navigate beautiful Cape Breton, ranked as North America’s Number One Island by readers of Conde Naste Traveller Magazine, and Number One Island in Canada by readers of Travel + Leisure.

From rich green forests, craggy cliffs and raging seas, to an historic fortress, twisting ocean trails and fascinating wildlife, a veritable world of adventure awaits!

Just a short drive from North Star* lies The Fortress of Louisbourg, a National Parks Canada historic site, and partial reconstruction of an 18th-century battlement, easily one of Canada’s most ‘instagramable’ attractions.

Surrounded by Cape Breton’s rocky shoreline, the Fortress immerses guests into French colonial life via looming fortifications, fascinating kitchen gardens and reconstructed heritage homes.

Whilst wandering the site, learn of the many cultures that shape Canada, through music, dance, language, craft and culinary traditions. For further information and ticket enquiries, browse this Parks Canada link.

Visit Louisbourg's historic lighthouse

Explore the beautiful island

Cultural and history abounds

North America's #1 Island

Louisbourg’s famous lighthouse (viewable from many North Star* guest spaces) is an easy 5-minute drive. There, coastal walks and fascinating trails afford visitors majestic views of crashing waves and nature at its most rugged.

The nearby Cabot Trail affords what many believe to be Canada’s most spectacular landscape. Whether in spring, when Mother Nature is awakening, in summer when skies are blue and the sun is shining, or in traditionally temperate September and October when the Fall Colours are potent, the world renowned destination is sure to impress.