Rusty Anchor Restaurant

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The Rusty Anchor is Cape Breton’s best kept secret!The halfway point on the Cabot Trail, serving the best lobster roll and fish n chips in the area. 
Come for the food and stay for the view!

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23197 Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia

902-224-1313

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