LOCATIONS & MAPS
The Annual CBRM Scavenger Hunt is a FREE week-long, city-wide adventure across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Teams will explore local landmarks, hidden gems, and partner businesses by solving clues, scanning QR codes, and completing challenges to earn points and win prizes. Most points wins!
PLAYER CHECKLIST
Before you start the Cape Breton Life Scavenger Hunt, make sure your team is ready.
START DATE: JULY 19, 2026
Before the Hunt
• Create your team name
• Register with a valid email address
• Form your team (1–4 players)
• Review the rules and scoring system
• Download or view the hunt map and clues
What to Bring
• Charged cell phone
• Internet access or mobile data
• Map and clues
• Notebook and pen (optional)
• Cape Breton Life gear (for bonus selfie points)
At Each Location
• Use the map and clue to find the stop
• Search the highlighted area for the QR code
• Scan the QR code
• Log your find online
• Take a bonus selfie (optional points)
• Continue to the next stop
Bonus Point Opportunities
• Take a selfie at the location (+5 points)
• Wear Cape Breton Life gear in the selfie (+10 points)
• Complete all 20 stops (+20 point bonus)
• Take advantage of Double Points on Day 3
Before the Hunt Ends
• Confirm all finds were successfully logged
• Ensure your team completed at least 10 stops to qualify for sponsor prize draws
• Double-check your submissions before the deadline
After the Hunt
• Watch the live winner announcement on Facebook
• Check CapeBretonLife.ca for final scores
• Claim prizes within 14 days
Open Hearth Park Playground
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: grass
• Hint: Through the hoops
Open Hearth Park Statue
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Grass
• Hint: Face North
Open Hearth Dog Park
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Grass, gravel
• Hint: In plain sight
Louisa Gardens Park
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Grass, gravel
• Hint: DELIVERY!
The Big Fiddle
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Concrete
• Hint: Down low
DesBarres Park
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Comcrete
• Hint: Take a seat
Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: wood, rock
• Hint: Watch the rocks!
Charlotte Street Sidewalk
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Concrete
• Hint: Green for dance, grey for still
Korean War Memorial
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: concrete,wood
• Hint: Over the edge
Wentworth Park
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Concrete, wet
• Hint: Don't get wet!
Wentworth Park Playground
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Concete
• Hint: Take a seat
Wentworth Park Dome
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Grass, concrete
• Hint: Don't fall!
Argyle Street Playground
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Grass, gravel
• Hint: Round we go
Shipyard Skateboard Park
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Concrete
• Hint: Up and down the wheels go round
Steel Ladle Monument
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: concrete
• Hint: Choo Choo
Stephanies Beauty Botique
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Buisness
• Hint: Up the stairs
Keltic Clothing
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Buisness
• Hint: Where could it be?
Duck Pond Tunnel
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Concrete
• Hint: Thats bright!
Duck Pond Gazeebo
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Comcrete
• Hint: Look up
Trail To Board Walk
• Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
• Estimated Search Time: 15 minutes
• Terrain Type: Grass, comcrete
• Hint: Low cut