Margaree Fish Hatchery
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree
The oldest fish hatchery in Nova Scotia; produces over 250,000 Atlantic salmon and brook trout to support recreational fishing. Interpretive...
Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College
The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering instruction in over ten disciplines, and year-round learning and fun. As a cultural destination, it will delight visitors with the unique opportunity to experience first-hand the living culture of the Nova Scotia Gaelic people.
Colaisde na Gàidhlig is first and foremost an educational non-profit institution, offering year-round programming in the culture, music, language, crafts, customs, and traditions of the immigrants from the Highlands of Scotland. Currently, students are able to choose to study from over ten traditional arts, including Cape Breton fiddle, piano, guitar, step-dancing, and piping, highland dancing, weaving, and of course Gaelic language.
The only institution of its kind in North America, students of all ages and skill levels visit the College every year to study under some of the finest instructors in Nova Scotia Gaelic culture. With an international reputation for its contribution to the preservation and promotion of Gaelic culture, Gaelic College offers a truly one-of-a-kind learning experience.
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Capt. Mark's Whale and Seal Cruise
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
Come aboard our 12-passenger Zodiac for a unique adventure along our rugged coastline of Cape Breton Island. We will search for Pilot, Minke...
Cheticamp Outfitters Inn
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Point Cross
Chéticamp Outfitters Inn is located just outside Chéticamp in Point Cross on Cape Breton Island. Our property has fantast...
Gulf Breeze Accommodations
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Pleasant Bay
3 self-catered units (Q,D): two 1-bdrm apts, 4-pc bath (whirlpool), full kitchen; 1 room, ensuite 3-pc bath (S); SaTV, free Wi-Fi. Full-circ...
Fine Dining at Gisele’s
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Fine dining in a Four-Star Gourmet Dining Room with European Chef and excellent wine cellar. Our 4-star gourmet dining room is open 6-9 pm t...
Hand Drum Making Workshop - Membertou Heritage Park
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Make and take away a locally handcrafted Mi’kmaq hand drum and learn the story of its origin and teachings. Includes entrance to the Herit...
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