The Red Shoe Pub
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
The Red Shoe Pub has become a kind of “home away from home” for many locals and visitors over the years. The Rankin Sisters’ cozy spot...
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FireHouse Ironworks
Overview
A traditional blacksmith’s shop, producing functional and artistic works. Workshops in the heritage craft.
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Whycocomagh Provincial Park
Whycocomagh Provincial Park occupies a dramatic hillside overlooking the Skye River Valley and the Bras d’Or Lakes. This is a quiet scenic...
Big Spruce Brewing – Organic Craft Beer and Farm-to-Fork Food
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Nyanza
2021 Lobster-Licous Dish: Deadliest Catch Lobster Quesadilla- Quesadillas stuffed with Fishing-Boat Fresh Cape Breton Lobster, Melty Cheddar...
The Frolic’n Folk Pub & Grill – Iona Heights Inn
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
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....
Jill’s Chocolates
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Find Jill Franklin and her crew handcrafting Nova Scotia themed chocolates at her chocolate cafe in the heart of Cape Breton. You can even t...
Mabou River Inn Restaurant
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
About Mabou River Inn Restaurant: Mabou River Inn is a family-owned and operated facility since 1998. We pride ourselves on cleanliness and ...
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3 of Cape Breton Island's museums are here for you to tour virtually from the safety of your own home!
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