South Harbour Hideaway Summer Home
Community: South Harbour
This cozy waterfront cottage is nestled among the trees in the community of South Harbour on Cape Breton Island, just 1.5 km off the legenda...
Whale Interpretive Centre
The Whale Interpretive Centre in Pleasant Bay on Cape Breton Island promotes and preserves an awareness of whales and marine life by creating a unique and stimulating experience for our visitors. The Interpretive Centre provides various exhibits and interactive media presentations, including scale illustrations of 16 whale species that may be sighted in the waters off Cape Breton Island. Visitors can see a life-size model of a pilot whale suspended above a saltwater livestock tank which contains live creatures found in the whale’s environment. Tours are provided throughout the day. Bus tours are welcome. Other features include a gift shop, Internet access, picnic area and parking. MasterCard, Visa and Direct Debit are accepted.
Nearby Things To Do
Clyburn Trail
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Centre
Hikers will marvel at the spectacular stands of hardwood trees, boulders bigger than cars, old abandoned beaver ponds, meadows, apple trees ...
Benjie’s Lake Trail
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
On the plateau at the top of French Mountain, this trail crosses wet barrens and evergreen forests typical of the highlands, ending at a sma...
Markland – Coastal Beach Cottages
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Dingwall
The Markland welcomes you to the TOP of the ISLAND. We are beautifully situated on a peaceful 50-acre private ocean beach setting. We...
The Doryman Pub and Grill
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
A winning combination of the best in Cape Breton musical talent complemented by fresh seafood, steaks and pub delights! Supporting local tal...
Sunset Art Gallery
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Wonderful, whimsical one-of-a-kind carvings and paintings by well-known Acadian artist William Roach. We also have works by several other Ca...
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