The Gaslight Café
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
About The Gaslight Café: Located in Sydney, The Gaslight Café is a laid-back, small-town coffee shop, filled with charm. They serve delic...
Mira River Cottages
Overview
Welcome to the Mira River Cottages, located on the beautiful Mira Rive in the heart of Cape Breton Island. Our vacation paradise has been welcoming guests to this scenic area since 1998 with leisurely accommodations in a peaceful setting.
Your vacation begins on the Mira with Cape Breton hospitality, a European flair, and nature’s abundance. We are able to present a varied and fun-filled vacation for the family with hiking trails, canoes, boat tours, and fishing. We are only a few minutes away from Sydney and the many venues that offer family fun and relaxation, as well as shopping, fine cuisine and family-style dining. We are also within driving distance to whale watching tours, the Fortress of Louisbourg, the Nova Scotia Highland Village, Cape Breton Miner’s Museum, and the Bell Bay Golf Club.
Our accommodations include two housekeeping cottages and two motel rooms with a king-sized bed, 3-piece (shower) or 4-piece bath (one with roll-in shower), smart television, free Wi-Fi, and hardwood floors. Service is provided in English and German.
We are a proud member of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Visa, MasterCard and Debit are accepted.
Cancellation policy: Booking-specific.
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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.
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Winter
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Fall
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Music & the Arts
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Cabot Trail
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Hiking
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Living Culture
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Louisbourg and area
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Music & the Arts
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Coastal Adventure
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Outdoor Adventure
Embark on a coastal adventure to Cape Breton Island and discover a world where coastal beauty meets serene seascapes.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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