Victoria County Travel Guide

Nova Scotia

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks and a forested hill in the background.
A stone wall, a grassy mound, and a path leading to the ocean.
A whale breaching the ocean surface.
A moss-covered stream flowing over rocks in a forested area.
A winding mountain road through a dense forest with a view of the ocean in the distance.

Popular cities in Victoria County

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Baddeck
Known for Hiking, Lakes and Scenery
This lakeside village appeals with its scenery, history and outdoor pursuits. Kayak to an island, ski through forests and visit the home of the inventor of the telephone.

Reasons to visit

  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
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A sunset over a beach with ducks and a mountain in the background.
Iona
Known for Dining, Bars and Friendly people
Come to quaint Iona and enjoy its bars, lake views and live music.

Reasons to visit

  • Highland Village Museum
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A coastal village with white houses, a beach, and a forested hill in the background.
Ingonish
Known for Beaches, Hiking and Sea
Famous for its beaches, lakes and hiking trails, this community on the northeast coast of Cape Breton Island is also a gateway to a national park.
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A picnic table by a rocky shoreline with a clear blue sky and distant mountains.
Ingonish Beach
Known for Hiking, Scenery and Sea
Enjoy stunning mountain scenery, watersports and both sea and freshwater swimming at this beach in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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A winding road along a coastal cliffside with lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
Boularderie East
Known for Friendly people, Hiking and Dining
Get away to Boularderie East! Enjoy the hiking, local cuisine and parks.
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A coastal viewpoint with a wooden walkway overlooking the sea.
Tarbotvale
Head to St. Anns Provincial Park and Long Island—just two of the sights around Tarbotvale.
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Ski Cape Smokey

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Scenic drives, hiking trails, skiing and wildlife await visitors to this mountain on Cape Breton Island’s northeast coast.
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