Whether it’s a slow drive along the old Route 205, an afternoon of golf, or a day spent hiking a nearby trail, the main thing to do in Baddeck is to take the time to enjoy where you’re at.
Cabot Trail
The 298-kilometre-long Cabot Trail is a winding mix of roadway, paths, stairs and stunning beauty that takes you from unreal ocean vistas to quaint fishing villages., passing through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park at its northernmost point.
Plan several days to experience the journey of a lifetime along one of the world’s most scenic drives—you’ll need it.
Things to do on the Cabot Trail
Chéticamp Adventure Co
Whale and Sea Tours, Mountain Bikes, Fishing and Paddle Boards!
Contact us for your adventure today!… Learn MoreJed The Fishing Guide
With over 55 years of fishing experience that has taken him across North America Jed has learned the benefits of guidance while fishing unfamiliar…
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Riverside Paddle Sports is located on the beautiful Cheticamp River, which is the boundary of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. We are 7…
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Your Cape Breton whale watching adventure awaits you. Join Pleasant Bay Whale Watching on an intimate sized tour, as we explore the coastal waters of…
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Live Life InTents is a unique adventure tourism company aimed at providing a turn-key adventure experience completely tailored to what you want to do…
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“Make our home, your ocean playground”. North of Smokey Windsurfing offers windsurfing and other water sport rentals between Ingonish…
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Lawless Lobster Food Truck
Get Your Seafood Fix!
1. Seafood Chowder ($17) – mixture of seafood in a cream style base, served with roll… Learn MoreIngonish Gelato by Groovy Goat Farm Co.
Our handmade artisan gelato is made primarily with cows’ milk, but we typically have some goat milk varieties available for more adventurous taste…
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Delicious wood fired pizza on the world famous Cabot Trail!
Check our socials for hours of operation.… Learn MoreThe Freight Shed on the Wharf
Waterfront restaurant on the beautiful Baddeck waterfront wharf. Open seasonally.…
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Cosy village cafe where locals and visitors alike can get a great cup of coffee, baked goods, soup, sandwiches, and more.…
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The Freight Shed at the Terrace is located within the Water’s Edge Inn on the Baddeck Waterfront in Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.…
Learn MoreFeel the Rhythm of our Island
If you’ve got a few days, we have a few hundred things to see and do. Fresh local seafood. Ancient coastlines. Land-loving activities and seafaring adventures—all waiting to be discovered.
Explore Featured Partners Across Cape Breton Island
Set your own pace on a self-guided tour along our peaceful shores, through quaint fishing villages and picturesque Acadian communities.
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Offering wonderful stories to share, and fresh local seafood to savor! Try locally fished hard shelled lobster, fire planked salmon, local snow crab or AAA strip loin steak.
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Spend a night in our custom cabin with a box of chocolates and sparking wine while the fire is burning.
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Enjoy a private sailing tour for your party up to 6 people. Sail the boat yourself, have a lesson, or just kick back and relax. Half day, full day, sunset and multi-day cruises with captain and crew.
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The Acoustic Roots Festival offers a variety of music including country, folk, celtic, blues and bluegrass. The event features some of the best in East Coast music, August 30th-September 1st.
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Visit Cape Breton Highland National Park’s newest walk-in campground, Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge. This cliff-side retreat is the perfect spot to launch your adventure, where the mountains meet the sea.
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