Coastal Market – St. Peter’s
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St. Peter’s
The Coastal Market is a high-quality, artisan market located at the beautiful St. Peter’s Marina (32 Lions Ave). The Coastal Arts & Cu...
Orangedale Railway Station Museum
Award-winning museum in one of Cape Breton’s oldest ICR railway stations, dating from 1886: railway artifacts, stationmaster quarters, waiting rooms and office. Some rolling stock on site; interpretive centre. Wheelchair-accessible on first floor of the Stationhouse and on both floors of the Interpretive Centre. Also open for Storytelling Day in October and other special events, by appointment or check locally.
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Capeway Motel
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hastings
5 A/C units (queen, double, twin; 2 with sofa-bed), 3- or 4-pc bath, cable TV, phone, wireless Internet, kitchenette, coffeemaker. Centrally...
The Clairestone Inn
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
A unique 17-room hotel/motel offering the best in French Acadian and Cape Breton hospitality, with a beautiful view of the Atlantic ocean. ...
Ghost Beach
Community: Port Hastings
Length: 7.5 km (4.7 mi) return Hiking Time: 2+hr Type of Trail: crushed stone, natural surface, rock Uses (no snow): walking, ATVs Uses (sno...
The Lakes Cottages Margaree
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: North East Margaree
8 two-bdrm H cottages (S,D,Q), 4-pc bath, CBTV, sofa-bed, microwave, BBQ, picnic table. Cottages overlooking lake & Three Sisters mounta...
Glenora Inn & Distillery – Backstage Pass
Community: Glenville
See our secrets and learn our history on a tour through our inn and distillery. We’ll give you a private tour detailing our journey, our f...
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