Description:
The name 'Cape Breton' is derived from the French word 'Cap-Breton' meaning 'cape of the Breton'. The name was given to the island by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1605. The island was first settled by the French in the early 17th century. The island was ceded to the British in 1713, and the island became a part of Nova Scotia in 1759. The island's culture is heavily influenced by Celtic, Scottish, and Irish traditions. There are many variations of the Cape Breton name, including 'Cape Breton Island', 'Cape Breton Regional Municipality', 'Cape Breton County', and 'Cape Breton Regional School Board'.
