Recently earning the prestigious Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, the Purple Thistle Dining Room guarantees a unique and authentic Nova Scotia dining experience. Whether it’s cutting fresh herbs from our gardens, picking dandelions to create delicious local oils or working with local vineyards and wineries, Keltic Lodge offers a culinary experience like no other.
The stunning views and sophisticated flavours give this upscale restaurant its exceptional reputation. Our succulent menu features fresh lobster from South Bay-a beautiful inlet you can view from the dining room. While feasting on our superb breakfast buffet or a Maritime inspired entres from our dinner menu, the surrounding views of the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Highlands will provide a feast for your eyes.
So, dress up a little and treat yourself to a unique Nova Scotia dining experience-it’s your vacation, after all.
Full Breakfast: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Dinner: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Seating available for up to 225 people
Region: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Follow the route of the old Cabot Trail from Trout Brook as it gently climbs to a ridge midway up Jerome Mountain, offering views of the Atl...
Region: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Take in the ocean views at one of Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s most popular beaches bordered by a gentle waterfall on one end and...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
A unique and charming gallery and workshop, with affordable, one-of-a-kind art by Cape Breton artists Carol & Gordon Kennedy: sculpture ...
Region: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: South Harbour
This breathtaking trail winds through Acadian mixed forest and stunted taiga as it climbs to the windswept plateau. It offers 360° views sp...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Indian Brook
Our GoBistro stays open year round! We keep serving delicious local seafood, meats, vegetarian dishes, homemade pasta and more – the m...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
It is said that Grandmother Moon watches over the waters of the earth. This Indigenous ceremony celebrates Grandmother Moon and women’...
One of the absolute best ways to see Cape Breton Island’s awe inspiring scenery, and meet other people passionate about getting outside, is by hiking its trails...
The North Highlands Nordic Ski Club (NHN) was founded in 1977 by a small group of enthusiastic cross country skiers who shared a love of winter and of the splendid scenery in the Northeast Highlands Area of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
We all need some motivation to leave the house, put our boots on and hit the trails. Some do it to stay in shape, some do it to meet fellow hikers and some do it just to reconnect with Mother Nature.
Many marvel at the breathtaking views Cape Breton has in the summertime, but have you ever truly appreciated unwinding in our gorgeous winter? These snowy escapes could become your new favourite way to recharge this season.
The trail starts out somewhat wide and eventually narrows to a footpath in the woods – exactly what we wanted! We love hiking when it feels like
There are two great ways to make your next trip to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park one you’ll never forget.
You may want to work your way up to this hike! So consider conquering North River Falls as something to aim for as you build your hiking repertoire. The hike is a well-maintained trail, part of the North River Provincial Park and Wilderness Area. Of
There are so many hiking trails with phenomenal views in Cape Breton that it’s difficult to narrow it down to 5.
Cape Breton Island has so many awesome places to explore and all of these places are right in our backyards.
Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, ceilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
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