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Organizations
Bras d'Or Stewardship Society
Beaton Institute Archive
A research centre and archives which collects and preserves the history of Cape Breton Island. Offers Cape Breton resources, genealogical database and church records.
Cape Breton Counties GenWeb Project
A comprehensive set of links for those who wish to do genealogical research into Cape Breton Island. Offers information from churches, cemeteries, communities and historical records.
Cape Breton Island Census Index 1811 and 1818
Offers a census listing by date, by district with a census key for column headings of demographic and genealogical information.
Cape Breton Land Petitions and Other Material Seri
A searchable database maintained by Nova Scotia Archives Records Management of petitions seeking land, with supporting details such as family size and military service. The records range in date from 1787 to 1864.
Cape Breton Living! Homepage
A webpage depicting the way of life on Cape Breton Island with art, stories, pictures and links.
Cape Breton Roots
Part of the Rootsweb project. Cape Breton families, communities, and links.
Cape Breton's Historical, Not for Profit Soci
The list is provided by the Louisbourg Institute at University College of Cape Breton and offers links to societies and museums.
Iona Connection - Cape Breton's Network of He
Contains links to many museums, archival resources, and heritage sites located on Cape Breton Island. Lists groups, links, locator maps, pictures and special events.
L'Arche Cape Breton
A Christian community of developmentally disabled adults and their assistants, operating in Iron Mines, Orangedale, and Mabou. Features a map, contact information and newsletter.
St. Peters Canal
An 800 metre canal linking the Atlantic Ocean with Bras d'Or Lake and employing the only functioning lock system in Nova Scotia. Offers interpretive exhibits,location, history, hours, fees and recreation.