FireHouse Ironworks
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh
A traditional blacksmith’s shop, producing functional and artistic works. Workshops in the heritage craft. ...
An Drochaid (The Bridge) Museum is located in Mabou (60 km / 37 mi from the Canso Causeway) on Cape Breton Island. Formerly a general store (c. 1874), the building now serves as a centre for research and local music, Gaelic language activities, cultural activities, local artefacts, and genealogical and historical records.
Throughout the year, An Drochaid (The Bridge) hosts a series of ceilidh concerts, storytelling, a Gaelic conversation group and lessons, and music and dance lessons. Bus tours are welcome.
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Bras d'Or Shores Resort
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: St. George’s Channel
8 condos (2- & 3-bedroom) with double beds, 4-piece bath, TV. By Bras d’Or Lakes; beach access; heated pool (out). Bird/eaglewatching,...
Normaway Inn
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
9 inn rooms (Q) with 4-pc bath, air conditioning. 1920s inn on 500 acres. Licensed country gourmet dining. Nightly entertainment; barn conce...
Glenora Distillery
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
North America’s first distiller of single malt whisky. An inn, pub, dining room and gift shop surround a courtyard with a running broo...
Celtic Music Interpretive Centre – Musical Walking Tour
Community: Judique
Meet at the Celtic Music Centre for a musical guided-walk along the beautiful Celtic Shores Coastal Trail with our musicians. Learn interest...
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