Eileanan Brèagha Vineyards
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: River Denys
Overlooking the Bras D’Or Lake, Eileanan Brèagha (pronouced AY-len-an BREE-ah) is Cape Breton’s first and only estate winery. Scottish ...
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St. Peter's Canal National Historic Site
Built on an isthmus, the 800-metre St. Peter’s Canal joins the Atlantic Ocean to the sparkling Bras d’Or Lakes, meandering along Battery Provincial Park, popular for boating, fishing, walking and picnicking.
As the pride of St. Peter’s village, whose history can be traced back to a traditional Mi’kmaq portage route and a fortified 17th-century trading post built by French merchant, Nicolas Denys. Learn about the canal’s remarkable 15-year construction and evolution as a contemporary waterway, opening up Cape Breton Island development from the Atlantic Ocean to the Bras d’Or Lakes.
Outdoor exhibits describe the lock’s unique double gates, each with 4 swinging doors that form a diamond shape when closed. The gates, designed to compensate for the tidal differences between the ocean and the lake, are the only ones of their kind in North America. Pop by the Canal Landing and rent stand up paddle boards and kayaks to explore the canal from the water!
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Ceilidh Country Lodge
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck
Anticipated opening May 2021. We at the Ceilidh Country Lodge are very proud to call Baddeck our home. Located in the heart of beautiful Ca...
Aberdeen Motel
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Aberdeen
Overlooking the Bras d’Or Lakes, Canada’s only inland sea, the Aberdeen Motel is the gateway to the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island ...
Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Wagmatcook
The Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre provides visitors with an innovative view of Mi’kmaw culture, history and heritage. Schedul...
Charlene’s Bayside Restaurant and Cafe
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh
Don’t miss Charlene’s Famous Seafood Chowder! For family dining in a welcoming setting, Charlene’s is the place for locals...
Thriftlodge - Port Hastings
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hastings
Thriftlodge Port Hastings is located just past the Canso Causeway at the entry point of Cape Breton Island. Make us your home away from home...
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