Cape Breton Tours & Hidden Gems
Experience Cape Breton hidden gems through one-of-a-kind trails, local stories, and secret spots. Whether you’re hiking on your own or joining a guide, Moosebait Adventure Tours connects you with scenic routes and cultural interactions that go beyond a visitor’s usual stops. From quiet paths to unexpected finds, we help you explore Cape Breton like a local, at your pace or with a helping hand.
After all, ADVENTURE is our middle name.
Cape Bretoner's favourite trails
Not sure where to start? These hidden hikes are local Cape Breton favourites.
Let us lead you to Cape Breton’s best kept secrets
From fully guided hikes to mindful forest walks, our Cape Breton tours are designed to help you connect with nature, community, and to yourself.
Guided Hikes
Explore With a Local Guide
Take the guesswork out of your adventure. Our guided Cape Breton hikes blend nature, story, and local knowledge into unique one-of-a-kind experiences. Perfect for travellers who want more than just a map.
Forest Time
Slow Down • Breathe Deep • Feel the Forest
Our upcoming events
Looking for good company and a reason to get outside? Moosebait events bring together folks who love nature, stories, and shared adventure.
Secret Summer Bucket List
Discover Cape Breton’s Hidden Gems
Cape Breton’s Secret Summer Bucket List is a curated map packed with the island’s greatest, oddest, tastiest, and most unforgettable things to do; the kind of experiences most folks miss simply because they didn’t know they existed.
What makes us different?
Moosebait Adventure Tours isn’t your standard Cape Breton tour company. Here’s what we bring to the trail:
- Local-Led & Story-Filled - Every outing is guided or curated by someone who knows the island like the back of their hand and tells the stories you won’t find in guidebooks.
- Focus on Hidden Gems – We often steer clear of the crowded tourist traps and take you to trails, towns, and treasures most people don’t even know exist.
- Built for All Kinds of Explorers – Whether you're hiking solo, with family, or joining a guided group, we’ve got something that fits your pace, comfort, and curiosity.
- Blending Nature & Culture - Our tours aren't just scenic—they connect you with Cape Breton’s culture, community, and sense of place. We bring you the island's heart.
- Designed Around Real Experiences – We don’t rush. We don’t cram. Our outings are about presence, connection, and discovering what’s just off the path.
- Community-Rooted – Moosebait isn’t just a business, it’s a local voice, supporting Cape Breton's people, places, and preservation through every tour.