MacDonald House Museum
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The MacDonald House Museum is a 19th century, gothic-style furnished farmhouse overlooking Lake Ainslie on Cape Breton Island. The museum�...
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Only seasonal/long-stay accepted.
Glenview Campground in Whycocomagh on Cape Breton Island offers level open and wooded campground sites on Skye River overlooking the beautiful Bras dOr Lakes. Whycocomagh has all the local amenities necessary while on vacation, such as a bank, gas stations, pharmacy, supermarket, restaurants, and gift shops, yet still manages to retain a quiet village atmosphere.
We are located 45 kilometres from Baddeck where you can enjoy a variety of restaurants, shops and boat tours, the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, or play a round of golf at Bell Bay Golf Course. Take a day trip exploring the scenic Cabot Trail, just 35 kilometres away, and experience the many attractions along the way.
Our accommodations include 53 overnight sites (Electrical hook-up (30 & 50 amps), Water hook-up, Sewage hook-up, Unserviced) and 47 seasonal sites. Guest amenities include flush toilets, free showers, washrooms, laundry facilities, a pavilion, disposal station, wood, fireplaces, and wireless Internet access. Other features include a swimming pool, playground, and a 1.5-kilometre walking trail.
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The MacDonald House Museum is a 19th century, gothic-style furnished farmhouse overlooking Lake Ainslie on Cape Breton Island. The museum�...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
About CleanWave Restaurant: Satisfy your appetite for culture and good food at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre! Recently renova...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
Length: 9 km (5.6 mi) return Hiking Time: 2+hrs Type of Trail: compacted earth Uses (no snow): walking, biking, horseback riding, ATVs Uses ...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Big Spruce Brewing is Atlantic Canada’s only organic, on-farm craft brewery and hop yard. We brew only unfiltered, unpasteurised...
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
About The Farmer’s Daughter Country Market: Located in the heart of Cape Breton, The Farmer’s Daughter Country Market was establishe...
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
The Bellemeade Farm Shoppe is located in Mabou, Nova Scotia, on the rugged west coast of Cape Breton Island. Our flock of sheep is shorn onc...
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.
Wondering where to stay on your next snowmobile getaway? These 10 drive-up accommodations provide easy access to/from the trail system.