Bear on the Lake Guesthouse

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Whycocomagh & Area

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3 hostel rooms and 2 guest rooms (Q,D,T,bunk), shared or ensuite 3-pc (S) or 4-pc bath, free Wi-Fi, Netflix, shared kitchen, laundry, BBQ, large deck overlooking lake. Outdoor/indoor games; hiking; firepit; lake swimming. 20 km to Cabot Trail.

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10705 Highway 105, Aberdeen, Nova Scotia

866-718-5253

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