Chestico Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
Length: 17 km (10.5 mi) – Little Judique Harbour to Zutphen Farm Southwest Mabou River (linear) Cell Service: Yes Dogs Permitted: On Leash...
Lighthouse Cottages
Overview
Lighthouse Cottages offers gorgeous ocean views and the opportunity to experience Cape Breton’s natural beauty, untouched by time. We are located in the beautiful seaside community of Port Hood, 30 minutes north of the Cape Breton Causeway along the pristine coastline of the Ceilidh Trail (Route 19). We invite you to experience a taste of life by the sea with a relaxing stay in one of our nine two-bedroom cottages, which overlook a gorgeous yellow-sand beach and the warmest ocean waters north of the Carolinas.
Uniquely located, we invite you to experience all that Cape Breton has to offer with Lighthouse Cottages as your home base. Ask our experienced staff for recommendations about day trips and local events, and visit our website for activities to enjoy during your stay with us.
9 two bedroom cottages with queen and double beds, 4 piece bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette, living room, cable tv, and free Wi-Fi. Laundromat available. Free parking. One cottage is wheelchair accessible. A quick walk down the path takes you to a magni?cent, sandy beach with the warmest waters, perfect for ocean swimming in the summer months. Play area, 1-km (0.5-mi) boardwalk.
Located near the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, a former railbed, perfect for walking, hiking, cycling, and 4-wheeling on this shared use trail.
Nearby Things To Do
Mabou Farmers' Market
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
The Mabou Farmers’ Market houses an eclectic collection of local food growers, producers, fishers, artisans and crafters who offer the...
Mabou Freshmart
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Mabou Fresh Mart is a mini-style superstore and an NSLC-authorized agent in Cape Breton, open 7 days a week. For all your grocery needs visi...
Inverness County Winter Gear Rentals
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
The Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department has skis, snowshoes, and walking poles available on a rental basis. If you are a school g...
Port Hood Station Provincial Park
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Port Hood Station Provincial Park is a day-use picnic park with a 1km sand and cobble beach. A boardwalk trail leads you around the sand dun...
Lunch Ceilidhs – Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
The Celtic Music Centre’s Ceilidh Pub offers lunch service featuring live traditional Celtic music with some of Cape Breton’s be...
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