Highland Village Museum/Baile nan Gàidheal
Iona & Area
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 366 Reviews
About
Discover North America’s only living history museum for Gaelic language and culture when you visit Highland Village Museum | Baile nan Gàidheal. Our breathtaking 43-acre site features one of the most unbelievable views of the Bras d’Or Lake, eleven historic buildings, including three frame houses (c1830-1900), a store, a carding mill, a church, a shingle mill and a forge.
Take part in a traditional céilidh, hear Gaelic singing, learn to speak Gaelic phrases, and become captivated by the spirit of the pioneering Scottish Gaels. Gaze in wonder as first-person costumed animators demonstrate traditional skills such as weaving, quilting and rug hooking. Explore the beautiful rural setting that features a Hebridean style blackhouse, a 19th-century wooden church, and a period farmhouses.
Parking is available on site and bus tours are welcome. Visit the Village Store for a wide selection of souvenirs, unique gifts and Celtic music, or consult the site’s genealogical service, Roots Cape Breton.
Amenities
Family Friendly Gift Shop Group Friendly Guided Tours Interactive Elements Leashed Pets Only Multilingual Support Parking Available Picnic Area Walk-ins Welcome Washrooms Available
Location & Contact
Social Media
Nearby
Locals Know Blog
Bras d’Or & Boularderie Island Area
A rural lifestyle is almost mandatory in Bras d'Or and Boularderie Island. This pastoral setting along the Bras d'Or Lake encourages a slower pace of life, the ideal place to embrace 'Island Time'.
Concours de tournée du 60e anniversaire des Men of The Deeps
Tu as senti la musique. Maintenant, découvrez d’où elle vient. Si vous avez apprécié la tournée DIAMOND SUNSET ANNIVERSARY des Men of the Deeps – Célébrant 60 ans, vous avez vécu plus qu’une simple performance. On...
Songs for the Ages
Before they were committed to memory and passed down and around through the ages, the traditional songs of today were once brand new.
Related Resources
