The Frolic’n Folk Pub & Grill – Iona Heights Inn
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona & Area
The Frolic’n Folk Pub & Grill serves comfort food as well as pub fare which pair nicely with a crisp local lager or glass of wine....
Big Spruce Brewing – Organic Craft Beer and Rose's Smash Burgers
Overview
Big Spruce Brewing is Atlantic Canada’s only organic, on-farm craft brewery and hop yard. We brew only unfiltered, unpasteurised, unbelievably good beer and seltzers. Drop by our sprawling outdoor patio and taproom for pints and flights. Our spacious To-Go area has merch, growlers, cans and specialty bottles of our many year-round and seasonal beers. Our seasonal food truck features local and sustainable beer-inspired cuisine, plus there’s live music on weekends May to October. You can find us across Nova Scotia in the NSLC stores, Bishop’s Cellar, Harvest Wines, Rockhead and Westside Beer and Wine.
With a commanding south-facing view of the Bras D’Or Lake (a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), you’ll want to stay all afternoon. So stop in, grab a seat and soak in the beer-drenched view!
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Baddeck Forks Golf Club
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
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Big Hill Pottery
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Beautiful porcelain pottery, functional and decorative, to suit city or country living. ...
The Freight Shed on the Wharf
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
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Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
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Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Enjoy traditional Cape Breton music! A ceilidh is a kitchen party where everyone is welcome to perform if they wish. From the very beginnin...
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Louisbourg and area
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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