Fort Petrie Military Museum
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay & Area
On site of World War II fortification. 2-storey underground bunker with ammunition storage rooms and machine shops; Battery Observation Post...
Fitzgerald’s is a family restaurant specializing in Cape Breton hospitality, superb seafood and char-broiled steak.
Our large, bright dining room looks out on beautiful Kellys Mountain and the Great Bras dOr Channel. The view is even better from our deck tables or you may order take-out and dine at one of our picnic tables and watch the wild life as you are awed by a spectacular Cape Breton view.
Baked goods for our meals are home-made locally and we offer for sale a selection of baked items including: breads, rolls, biscuits, loaves, oat cakes, pies and cinnamon rolls.
A selection of wines, beers and spirits is available to complement your meal.
Situated midway between Sydney and Baddeck, Fitzgeralds is, for Sydney area travelers, the perfect choice for a jumping off breakfast on a Cabot Trail tour or a trip to the mainland, and also for dinner when returning home. For the tourist, we can be your dining hub for exploration of Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail, Louisburg, Sydney, Baddeck, Ingonish, Bras dOr, St. Anns Bay and beautiful Boularderie Island. We are only a half-hour drive from Sydney or Baddeck a pleasant drive for a dining out treat.
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay & Area
On site of World War II fortification. 2-storey underground bunker with ammunition storage rooms and machine shops; Battery Observation Post...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
The Craft Shop at Colaisde na Gàidhlig is your first stop when visiting our campus in St. Ann’s. Be sure to make room for a visit next ti...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
Thousands of people have savoured the dishes from Cape Breton’s Paterson family through the years and a multitude of projects are underway...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Bras d’Or & Boularderie Area
Home of the Good Chicks Best Tasting Fried Chicken on the Island! We also serve fantastic Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fish & Chips, Coleslaw, ...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Bras d’Or & Boularderie Area
Our Farmgate Market was such a success last summer that we are doing it again this year! Turn your Sunday drive into an experience. Meet the...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
Length: 10.3 km (6.4 mi) total Hiking Time: 2+hr Type of Trail: crushed stone, compacted earth, natural surface Uses (no snow): walking, bik...
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