LOCAL INDULGENCES Along the way, you find a rustic eatery and stop to dine. A plate of the freshest lobster, cooked to perfection, is placed before you. The first bite is an epiphany — the delicate sweetness of the meat, the buttery undertones and the salty hint of the ocean’s kiss. To really know a place, one must savor its culinary treasures. And in Cape Breton, the bounty of the sea is where this treasure lies. Whether it’s melt-in-your-mouth lobster, a robust seafood mac & brie, the quintessentially British fish & chips or the whimsically delightful Moon Mist ice cream, every dish here is a love letter from the island to your taste buds. A CELTIC HEARTBEAT The sun is heading toward the horizon as you return to Sydney, here in “New Scotland.” Having satiated your appetite, you can’t help but allow your curiosity to get the better of you upon seeing signs for the annual Celtic Colours festival. Scottish heritage thrives on Cape Breton Island, and Celtic music is the heartbeat of the people. It beats the loudest each October when hundreds of celebrated Celtic artists come together in celebration of the music, song, storytelling and performing they love.
Celtic sounds travel upon the winds from theaters fit for more proper performances to unassuming local pubs that feel as though they house the very soul of Cape Breton’s musical heritage. Step inside for a pint and wait for the fiddlers to start their reel; the room comes to life with foot-tapping, soul-stirring Celtic tunes that weave stories of ancient lands, roaring seas and joyous celebrations. In this moment, you are no longer a spectator. You are part of a centuries-old tradition that binds every heart in the room. FAREWELL, BUT NOT GOODBYE As your journey reaches its culmination, you find yourself reminiscing about the tapestry of experiences now woven into your very being. This mystical island has touched your heart, enriched your senses and serenaded your soul. Though it’s time to bid farewell, a part of you will forever wander through the autumnal beauty of the Cabot Trail, lost in a storied Celtic tune carried upon the winds of Cape Breton Island. Daniel Morris is the Sr. Copywriter at Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Copy Editor of EXPLORE Magazine. He loves travel and exploring the opportunities it brings to connect with, learn and share the stories of the world’s people and cultures.
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