Inverness County Winter Gear Rentals
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...
Hillcrest Hall Country Inn
Overview
Stay at Hillcrest Hall Country Inn, a historic mansion with modern comforts in beautiful Port Hood, the “Beach Capital of Cape Breton”. Built as a family home by a wealthy local businessman in 1910, Hillcrest Hall was restored and renovated in 1998 to become the elegant country inn of today, featuring 11 tastefully decorated rooms and suites.
Enjoy panoramic harbour views overlooking Port Hood’s celebrated beaches and islands, warm waters, boardwalks, and spectacular sunsets. There is plenty to do with lively summer festivals, walking trails, boat trips and friendly people. And the autumn colours are something to behold!
All guest rooms have:
- private modern 4-piece ensuite bath
- complimentary high-speed WiFi
- air conditioning
- flat screen cable television
- in-room coffee maker
- access to free on-site parking
A hot buffet breakfast each morning is included.
Our main floor King Suite with Sea View is wheelchair accessible. Please note that Hillcrest Hall Country Inn does not have an elevator.
Ciad Mile Failte… a hundred thousand welcomes!
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Cabot Trail
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Louisbourg and area
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