Strathspey Performing Arts Centre
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Nestled in the rolling hills of Inverness County on beautiful Cape Breton, this world-class professional theatre has played host to internat...
We are located at marker 53 of the 92km-long Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, in between the charming seaside villages of Mabou and Port Hood. Here you will find welcoming communities surrounded by breathtaking scenery and nearby sandy beaches.
We offer two, 5-metre canvas bell tents that can accommodate 4 people each. The tents are furnished with a queen bed, 2 cots, linens and a power station to charge your devices. The outdoor kitchen is equipped with a gas grill, cookware, dinnerware, utensils, cooler with ice packs, water and a picnic table. There is a private composting toilet next to each tent along with a shared fire pit with firewood and a heated outdoor shower.
Our location is perfect for cyclists and ATV enthusiasts wanting to experience the trail. Beautiful beaches, hiking trails and restaurants are only minutes away.
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Nestled in the rolling hills of Inverness County on beautiful Cape Breton, this world-class professional theatre has played host to internat...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
The Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department has skis, snowshoes, and walking poles available on a rental basis. If you are a school g...
Regions: Canada’s Musical Coast, Bras d’Or Lake, Cabot Trail
Community: Margarees
With over 55 years of fishing experience that has taken him across North America Jed has learned the benefits of guidance while fishing unfa...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Come experience our retail shop, take a hop through our field-grown fruit and vegetable garden, and view and hear the stories of our time at...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
A religious shrine enclosed in a miniature pioneer church, dedicated to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows and the pioneers of the Mabou area. ...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
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 ...
June on Cape Breton Island is when music fills the air, feet find rhythm on wooden floors, and communities come together in celebration of culture, heritage, and shared joy.
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Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.