Cape Breton Sampler
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
A sampler of not to be missed experiences in Cape Breton that introduces the history, culture and nature. The eco-award-winning Chanterell...
MacDonald House Museum
The MacDonald House Museum is a 19th century, gothic-style furnished farmhouse overlooking Lake Ainslie on Cape Breton Island. The museum’s exhibit room features crafts, a housing loom and spinning wheel, while the barn displays an assortment of farm machinery and tools. The barn also provides a spectacular setting for concerts held throughout the summer months. Visitors to the museum can also explore a restored one-room schoolhouse (c 1920) to learn what education used to be like in rural Cape Breton
Contact the museum for more information about group tours and special demonstrations.
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Glenora Inn & Distillery
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
The Glenora Inn and Distillery Resort is situated on a 200 acre site in Glenville, rich in the heritage of its Scottish culture and onl...
River Trail Cottages
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Centre
6 H cottages (S,D; 2 one-bdrm, 4 two-bdrm; fireplace in one), 4-pc bath, TV. Quiet country setting with view of the mountains. Fishing, hiki...
Inverness Beach
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
A municipal beach site in town of Inverness, Inverness Beach is the perfect family beach with warm and shallow waters and beautiful, soft sa...
MacEachern's Cove Cottage
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margaree Harbour
3-bdrm seaside cottage (queen, double and twin beds; sleeps 6), 4-pc bath, satellite TV, full kitchen, all amenities. Peaceful location on M...
Big Intervale Fishing Lodge
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
The Big Intervale Fishing Lodge is located along the banks of the pristine Margaree River on Cape Breton Island, 19 kilometres (12 miles) of...
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