Gairloch Mountain Falls
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck & Area
Waterfall Season Select! Black Brook (Gairloch Mountain Falls) Height: 15 m Distance (one way): 1 km Difficulty: Moderate Elevation: 120 m H...
Discover North Americas only living history museum for Gaelic language and culture when you visit Highland Village Museum | Baile nan Gàidheal. Our breathtaking 43-acre site features one of the most unbelievable views of the Bras d’Or Lake, eleven historic buildings, including three frame houses (c1830-1900), a store, a carding mill, a church, a shingle mill and a forge.
Take part in a traditional céilidh, hear Gaelic singing, learn to speak Gaelic phrases, and become captivated by the spirit of the pioneering Scottish Gaels. Gaze in wonder as first-person costumed animators demonstrate traditional skills such as weaving, quilting and rug hooking. Explore the beautiful rural setting that features a Hebridean style blackhouse, a 19th-century wooden church, period farmhouses, and rare farm animals such as Soay sheep and Highland cattle.
Parking is available on site and bus tours are welcome. Visit the villages gift shop for a wide selection of souvenirs, unique gifts and Celtic music, or consult the sites genealogical service, Roots Cape Breton.
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck & Area
Waterfall Season Select! Black Brook (Gairloch Mountain Falls) Height: 15 m Distance (one way): 1 km Difficulty: Moderate Elevation: 120 m H...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
About CleanWave Restaurant: Satisfy your appetite for culture and good food at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre! Recently renova...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona & Area
Cape Breton Island boasts some of the best boating in the world. It is located in Grand Narrows at the Barra Strait Bridge. The Barra Strait...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Sightseeing, birdwatching and sport fishing charters on the Bras d’Or Lakes; deep-sea fishing mornings and evenings; group rates. Views of...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Come browse Baddeck’s very own Antiques Centre with a variety of beautiful QUALITY British & Canadian antiques, jewellery, militaria, ...
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
We are different. The Bell Buoy is always striving to provide you with the best foods. Our salmon is guaranteed chemical free and kosher. Ou...
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