History at Cape Breton University

The history along the ancient east coast of Canada is rich and rewarding for those who dive into the legend and lore. That’s why Cape Breton University is so proud to not only teach history – but to make it. With students studying here from more than 40 countries around the globe, the historical and cultural knowledge base is wonderfully vast and incredibly diverse.

Home to faculty who are award-winning teachers and cutting-edge researchers, the history program at Cape Breton University offers a unique perspective on this intriguing field of study. Cape Breton University's approachable and experienced faculty facilitate the study of history by teaching students to think about the past and the present in equal parts. Historians analyze the causes and consequences of change over time, yet the study of history also takes the present into account – seeking to expand an individual's knowledge of their own experiences through a deeper understanding of the past.