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Welcome to Hillside Hideaway! A newly renovated 2 bedroom seasonal cottage directly on the beautiful Mira River. 

This property is a perfect retreat for all ages. Spend your day swimming in the river, use the barbecue and picnic table for an outdoor dinner, and wind down by the fire pit or covered deck overlooking the water.

Please visit our Airbnb website for booking information.

Locals Know Blog

7 Snowshoe Adventures on Cape Breton Island

Snowshoe your way through the beautiful hills, valleys and mountains of Cape Breton Island. Winter is no time to hibernate, with so many amazing trails to choose from you'll be way too busy to sleep!

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Visiting Cape Breton Island in the Winter: What to Know Before You Go

Winter on Cape Breton Island is a different kind of beautiful. The Highlands go quiet under fresh snow, the coastline turns icy blue and the whole Island slows down to a pace that's easy to fall...

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Get to Know the People & Culture on Cape Breton Island

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...

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