Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Score: 75

"Portion of island is a national park. Most tourism concentrated in small communities and focused on the Cabot Trail, with high traffic in summer season. Aesthetic appeal is very high with small unique fishing villages, Celtic music and dancing, and with beautiful scenic drives. Tourism development for the most part is appropriate for the region, and local people benefit from it."

"There can still be found pockets of French and even Gaelic speakers. The population seems a bit too reliant on tourism. As long as Cape Breton is known for its scenic beauty above all else, it will probably be preserved."

"Extremely short tourist season (three months). Small cruise ship business. No other viable economic alternatives results in high unemployment and out-migration."

"Island is in good shape environmentally, but Bras d'Or Lakes undergoing environmental pollution from development and marine traffic."