Join us at La Goélette à Pépé Café where quality coffees, expresso and loose teas are just the beginning. Choose from ‘the local’s favourites’ with our fresh pastries…a variety of scones, oatcakes and cookies, to name a few of the local, traditional items available onsite with ingredients ‘made from scratch’ just like grandma did. We also carry a number of gluten free and vegetarian options as well.
Soups, chowders and sandwiches/wraps are available as ‘grab & go’ or ‘eat in’ options.
Our unique inside & outside seating areas are a way to peer into the past and learn about the region’s local Acadian culture & heritage. Our cozy indoor seating boasts large windows with lots of natural light.
Our site is wheelchair accessible.
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Visit St. Peters Canal, where the Atlantic Ocean joins the sparkling Bras d’Or Lake. Enjoy beautiful water views and outdoor experiences....
Set sail with Captain Kerr to experience the unique environment and cultural heritage of the Bras d’Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, ...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
Unique handcrafted artwork carved from naturally shed moose antlers, collected in the Cape Breton Highlands. ...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
Nova Scotia is home to the largest number of lighthouses in Canada, but none are more historic or picturesque than those of Isle Madame. Thi...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
Visit one of the oldest stone buildings on Cape Breton Island and learn about the traditional art of blacksmithing. Demonstrations take pl...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
400 m/yd west of St Peter’s Canal at entrance to Bras d’Or Lakes. Services include docking, moorings, service dock with gas and dies...
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
Discover the magic of winter in Port Hawkesbury, where adventure, great food and entertainment come together for the perfect seasonal getaway.
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.
It’s time to find the heartiest, homemade meal on Cape Breton Island this winter. Our Island offers many options to chase away the chill.
