Nova Scotia's Masterpiece
 Nova Scotia proudly proclaims it's self as "Canada's Ocean Playground". Cape Breton is the largest and brightest jewel in this crown. And if you have ever met someone who is from Cape Breton you will know wholeheartedly what this means.
Cape Breton and its people share a rich culture, a history of perseverance and a strong heritage of many proud traditions. Our rugged coastal life builds upon the strong character that has personified this land for many decades and helps shape our determination as a people. If it's life preparation you're looking for, this is the best place to start.
Cape Breton is an island of excellent harbours, pure air, crystal clear salt and fresh water lakes, deep gorges, gentle mountains and forests exploding in autumn colours. Our sandy beaches - water temperatures are the warmest north of the Carolinas - are among the cleanest in North America. All are un-crowded and surrounded by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean.
Cape Breton Island is on the northern tip of Nova Scotia. The Island's history and people are strongly linked with the sea. Cape Breton is one of the oldest European place names in North  American geography. Europeans - including the Vikings - long before the English explorer, John Cabot, arrived in 1497, visited the island. Because of its strategic position guarding the inlands and waterways of Northern America, the Island was referred to as the front door of Canada.
The present multiculturalism of Cape Breton spans several centuries. It is a celebration of distinct identities, traditions and cultures. Mi'kmaq, Scottish, Acadian, Irish, Asian, Italian, Polish, Jewish, Ukrainian, Lebanese, African and West Indian are among the 30 cultures represented on the Island. The four dominant languages you will hear spoken are English, French, Gaelic and Mi'kmaq.
More Than 100 Festivals supported by a Hotbed of Talent
 There's also a rich social life to be found. Cape Breton is recognized as a hotbed of talent that includes Ashley MacIsaac, Rita MacNeil, The Rankins, The Barra MacNeils, Natalie MacMaster, Bruce Guthro and Gordie Sampson. On any given weekend, live music can be experienced in dozens of clubs around Cape Breton and during the summer months there are more than 100 festivals to choose from. Some events include: Big Pond Festival, Louisbourg Crab Festival, Centre Bras d'Or Festival, Ben Eoin Fiddle and Folk Festival, Feˆte-de-Saint Louis and the Celtic Colours International Festival.
The Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay is a 750-seat Victorian-style theatre that hosts many national and international stars and productions and the Louisbourg Playhouse is a 200-seat theatre in the style of the Globe in London.
Heritage
The strong and unique heritage of Cape Breton is celebrated in the historic sites, museums, theatres and craft shops. The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is the largest historical reconstruction in North America. Here one can relive life in the 18th century. This former French stronghold is located in a magnificent seaside setting. At the Miner's Museum in Glace Bay, you can go underground in a coal mine to witness one of Cape Breton's original industries. In scenic Baddeck, the Bell Museum is dedicated to the life and achievements of Alexander Graham Bell - best remembered as the inventor of the telephone.
Lifestyle
 Cape Breton Island, with its spectacular scenery, natural trails, rivers, golf courses, ski hills and trails is truly a world-class destination as attested to by the following recent awards:
A reader poll in the travel publication Conde Nast Traveler (1998) voted Cape Breton Island first in "The Best Island Scenery in the World", and "...second in the world for being the friendliest people."
For the past decade both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine have consistently recognized the Cape Breton Highlands Links in their lists of the top 100 courses in the world.
National Geographic Traveler Magazine March 2004:
Cape Breton Island places second as one of the world's greatest destinations.
National Geographic Traveler Magazine July-August 2005: In a survey of 55 Canadian and US national parks the Cape Breton Highlands National Park tied for No.2 (along with two others).
The Atlantic Ocean, Bras d'Or Lakes and the Cape Breton Highlands provide magnificent backdrops for a variety of outdoor activities. In addition affordable housing, respected schools, a university, airport, and emerging technology sector, supported by friendly people, good communities and a rich cultural identity make Cape Breton an excellent place for family medicine residents to come and train.
We are proud to be Cape Bretoners. And we invite all of you to come and experience the unique closeness that our Island life has to offer.
To find out more about CB communities visit http://capebretonet.com/Community
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