Louisbourg & Area

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Welcome to Hillside Hideaway! A newly renovated 2 bedroom seasonal cottage directly on the beautiful Mira River. 

This property is a perfect retreat for all ages. Spend your day swimming in the river, use the barbecue and picnic table for an outdoor dinner, and wind down by the fire pit or covered deck overlooking the water.

Please visit our Airbnb website for booking information.

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Iona & Area

Iona is commonly referred to as “central Cape Breton”. We’re in the “heart of the island” here, about an hour away from everywhere.

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Celtic Hearts : Dé tha thu ‘g ràdhainn? | What are you saying?

Shannon MacMullin is a Gàidhlig learner, singer and storyteller; a community educator, and the Cultural Experiences Co-ordinator at Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village. She loves dancing, making beauty in the world & bringing people together.

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St. Patrick’s Day on Cape Breton Island:Music, Dancing and Island Cheer

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to experience the music and culture of Cape Breton Island. Across the Island you’ll find ceilidhs, concerts and lively pub celebrations. Fiddle tunes fill the air, friends gather and...

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