Cape Breton Clay
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
Unique pottery reflecting the bounty, wildlife and sea life of the Island. Studio/gallery in a renovated barn two minutes from the Cabot Tra...
Swallow Bank Cottages
Overview
Swallow Bank Cottages offers year-round full housekeeping cottage rentals near Nova Scotia’s famous Margaree River and Cabot Trail.
Our cottages sit on about 9 acres, with a trail at the rear of the property leading to the renowned Margaree River. With 2 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom cottages, there is space for individuals, couples or families to come and enjoy.
These full housekeeping cottages are equipped with everything needed for visitors to feel at home. Along with the essentials, there is also wireless internet and smart TVs in each unit.
The cottages have heat pumps installed, providing a more efficient heating method as well as much needed air conditioning for the warmer months.
Nearby Things To Do
Big Intervale Fishing Lodge – Restaurant
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
After a day of fly fishing or exploring the beaches or hiking through the hills exploring with colors, there is no better way to end your da...
Doug Fraser Art Gallery
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Experience an artist at work in is his personal creative space and see his latest creation come to life in person with world renowned artist...
The Nest
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The Nest is a Par 3, 10-hole routing perched on the highest point of the Cabot Cliffs. This course offers interesting greens, with short gra...
Ice Cream Shop
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
Come and enjoy a variety of hard ice cream flavours as well as soft serve vanilla, twist and Chocolate. Enjoy our homemade waffle cones or w...
Scotsville School of Crafts
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
The Lake Ainslie Weavers & Craft Guild offers classes at the School in spring and fall and operates a gallery and summer gift shop featu...
Locals Know Blogs
Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Winter
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Culinary
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Living Culture
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Music & the Arts
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Winter
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!
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Culinary
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Hiking
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Waterfall Season
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
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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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Fall
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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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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Coastal Adventure
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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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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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Culinary
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Festival & Events
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Winter
Discover the magic of winter in Port Hawkesbury, where adventure, great food and entertainment come together for the perfect seasonal getaway.
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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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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Winter
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
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