Cape Breton Island

This island is a highlight of Nova Scotia not to be missed. After exploring along its shores and mountains you will understand how this island became known as “Nova Scotia’s Masterpiece”, and was recently rated the most beautiful island in the world.

To begin your journey, you will cross the Canso Causeway. This link to the island was completed in 1955 and is the world’s deepest causeway. The island is divided into several trails, which are indicated on road signs throughout.

This island has everything and features magnificent mountains, beautiful beaches, historical sites and vast wilderness areas. Enjoy your stay amid the various cultures and partake of the many local festivals and activities hosted though out the island.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Aberdeen Motel Affordable Drive-Up Units, 3-Star (Open Mar 1-Dec 902-756-2331
10293 TCH #105, Whycocomagh, NS, 1-888-286-8886, www.swiss-valley.com

Auberge Bay Wind Suites Themed Ocean View Suites 902-224-3800
15299 Cabot Trail, Cheticamp, NS, www.BayWindSuites.com, Breakfast from 7-11am in Restaurant

Bras d’Or Lakes Inn 4 Star (Open Year Round) 902-535-2200
at the Canal, St. Peter’s, NS; 1-800-818-5885; www.brasdorlakesinn.com; Licensed Dining Apr-Oct

Cabot Trail Motel overlooking Bras D’Or Lake (Open May 15-Oct 31) 902-295-2580
8450 TCH #105, Baddeck, NS; www.cabottrailmotel.com; 40 A/C ground level rooms, laundry

Cabot Trail Sea & Golf Chalets Fully Equipped 1, 2, 3 bedroom 902-224-1777
71 Fraser Doucett Lane, Cheticamp, NS, 1-877-224-1777, www.seagolfchalets.com, bilingual service

Cambridge Suites Hotel Sydney (Open Year Round) 902-562-6500
380 Esplanade St., Sydney, NS, 1-888-41SUITE (417-8483,) www.cambridgesuitessydney.com

Cape Breton Causeway Inn Previously Howard Johnson 902-625-0460
21 Old Victoria Rd., Port Hastings, NS, 1-888-525-4777, 69 A/C rooms, Licensed Dining, Website

Ceilidh Country Lodge (Open April-Dec) 1-800-565-5660
Baddeck, NS, www.capebretonresorts.com, Lakeside Dining, Pub, Spa, Fitness Room & Pool

Clansman Motel 46 Modern Units (Open Year Round) 902-794-7226
9 Baird St., North Sydney, NS, 1-800-565-2668, www.clansmanmotel.com, A Great Place to Eat

Comfort Inn (Open Year Round) 902-562-0200
368 Kings Rd., Sydney, NS, 1-800-228-5150, www.choicehotels.ca/ride, FREE Continental Breakfast

Days Inn (Open Year Round) 902-539-6750
480 Kings Rd., Sydney, NS, 1-877-834-0333, www.daysinn.ca, Indoor Pool, Fitness Centre, Light Breakfast

Delta Sydney on the Waterfront (Open Year Round) 902-562-7500
300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, 1-800-565-1001, www.deltahotels.com, Harbourview Rooms

Dundee Resort & Golf Club (Open May-Oct) 1-800-565-5660
West Bay, NS, www.dundeeresort.com, On the Bras d’Or Lakes, Cottages, Pub, Indoor & Outdoor Pools

Fair Isle Motel Beautiful View (Open May 15-Oct 31) 902-756-2291
9557 Hwy #105, Whycocomagh, NS, 1-877-238-8950, www.fairislemotel.com, 20 Drive-up Units, Laundry, Pool

Fortress Inn Louisbourg (Open May 1- Oct 31) 1-888-367-5353
7464 Main St., Louisbourg, NS, 1-902-733-2844, www.louisbourg.ca, 46 A/C Units (2 Housekeeping)

Glenghorm Beach Resort Oceanfront on Cabot Trail (Open May-Oct) 1-800-565-5660
Ingonish, NS, www.glenghormbeachresort.com, On Cabot Trail, Sandy Beach, Pub with Entertainment

Glenora Inn & Distillery Resort- 9 Rooms & 6 Chalets 902-258-2662
Glenville, NS, 1-800-839-0491, www.glenoradistillery.com, Licensed Dining Room, Pub, Tours

Highland Heights Inn & Restaurant (Open June 1-Oct 30th) 902- 725-2360
4115 Hwy #223, Iona, NS; 1-800-660-8122, www.highlandheightsinn.ca, Breathtaking views

Hunter’s Mountain Chalets (Open May-Oct) 902-295-3392
562 Cabot Trail, Hunter’s Mountain, NS, 1-800-996-3392, www.huntersmountainchalets.com

Inverary Resort Only waterside resort in Baddeck (Open April-Dec) 1-800-565-5660
Baddeck, NS, www.inveraryresort.com, Drive-up Rooms & Cottages, Lakeside Dining, Pub, Spa & Pool

Island Point Resort Waterfront Housekeeping Cottages ( May 15-Oct 15 ) 902-544-0276
5151 Kempt Rd., Little Bras d”Or, NS, Off season: 902-578-1316, www.islandpointresort.com

Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa (Open May 21-October 22) 902-285-2880
Middle Head Peninsula, Ingonish Beach, NS, full range of services, 1-800-565-0444, www.kelticlodge.ca

Keltic Quay 4 1/2 Star Shoreline Luxury Cottages/Suites 902-756-2331
90 Main St. (Off TCH #105), Whycocomagh, NS, 1-877-350-1122, www.kelticquay.com

L’Auberge Acadienne Inn Dining Room & Lounge (Open Year Round) 902-226-2200
Hwy #206, 2375 High Road, Arichat, Cape Breton, NS, 1-877-787-2200, www.acadienne.com

Laurie’s Motor Inn 54 A/C Motel units (Open Apr 1-Oct 31) 902-224-2400
15456 Laurie Rd, Cheticamp, NS, 1-800-959-4253, www.lauries.com, Breakfast Dining Room

Lynwood Inn & Restaurant (Lodging Year Round, Restaurant Seasonal) 902-295-1995
441 Shore Road, Baddeck, NS, 1-877-666-1995, www.lynwoodinn.com, Luxury suites & cottages

MacNeil House (Open May 15-Oct 15) 1-888-662-7484
Shore Rd, Baddeck, NS, www.maritimeinns.com, 6 Suites adjacent to Silver Dart Lodge

McIntyre’s Housekeeping Cottages (Open Year Round) 902-295-1133
8908 Hwy 105, Baddeck, NS, 1-866-566-1133, www.mcintyrescottages.com, 1 & 2 bedroom units

Margaree Riverview Inn Comfortable rooms from $59 (Open June-Oct) 902-248-2948
21045 Rte. #19 & Cabot Trail, Margaree Forks, NS, 1-888-493-5151, www.margareeriverviewinn.com

Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury (Open Year Round) 1-888-662-7484
717 Reeves St, Port Hawkesbury, NS, www.maritimeinns.com, Cabot Trail Headquarters

MidTrail Motel & Inn & Fully Licensed Restaurant 902-224-2529
23475 Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay, www.midtrail.com, 1-800-215-0411 (Open May 15-close)

Normaway Inn Classic 1920s Inn, Cabins & Suites (Open Year Round) 902-248-2987
691 Egypt Rd., Margaree Valley, NS, 1-800-565-9463, www.thenormawayinn.com, Superb Dining

Ocean View Motel & Chalets (May 1-Oct 15) 902-224-2313
15569 Cabot Trail, Cheticamp, NS, 1-877-743-4404, www.oceanviewchalets.com

Seascape Coastal Retreat and Fine Dining Restaurant (Open Apr 1-Oct 31) 902-285-3003
36083 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS, 1-866-385-3003, www.seascapecoastalretreat.com, Full Breakfast

Silver Dart Lodge (Open May 15-Oct 15) 1-888-662-7484
Shore Rd, Baddeck, NS, www.maritimeinns.com, Overlooking the magnificent Bras D’Or Lakes

Skye Lodge Overlooking the Strait of Canso (Open Year Round) 902-625-1300
160 Hwy #4, Port Hastings, NS, 1-888-832-7593, www.skyelodge.com, Licensed Fine Dining

Telegraph House & Motel Since 1860 (Open Year Round) 902-295-1100
479 Chebucto St, Baddeck, NS, 1-888-263-9840, www.baddeck.com/telegraph, Licensed Dining

The Cove Motel, Restaurant & Gift Shop 30 A/C Units (Open May 1-Oct 31) 902-747-2700
Hwy #104, near the Canso Causeway, Auld’s Cove, www.covemotel.com, Specializing in Seafood

Trailsman Motel 1km from Cabot Trail (Open May 15-Oct 15) 1-888-245-LAKE(5253)
10003 TCH#105, Baddeck, NS, www.baddeckinn-trailsman.com, Drive-up rooms on the Bras D’Or Lake

Campgrounds

Bras d’Or Lakes Campground 95 RV & tent sites (Jun 15-Sept 30) 1-866-892-5253
Baddeck (TCH #105 at km80), www.brasdorlakescampground.com, Free Showers & Free WiFi, Laundry, Cabins

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site of Canada 902-295-2069
Chebucto St, Baddeck, NS, www.pc.gc.ca, Open year round, Explore the life & legacy of a genius

Bird Island Boat Tours See colourful Atlantic Puffins 1-800-661-6680
(Exit #14 off TCH #105) 1672 Old Rte #5, Big Bras D’Or, NS, Open May12-Sept 30
2-3/4 hr. Boat Tours, Cottages & Campground, www.birdisland.net

Cape Breton Miners’ Museum (Open Daily Jun 2-Oct 29) 902-849-4522
42 Birkley St, Glace Bay, NS, www.minersmuseum.com, Museum, Restaurant & Mine Tours

Capt. Mark’s Whale & Seal Cruise (Open June 1- Sept 30) 902-224-1316
Pleasant Bay, 1-888-754-5112, www.whaleandsealcruise.com, Daily Trips, Guaranteed Sightings

Casino Nova Scotia Sydney (Open Year Round) 1-866-334-1114
525 George St., Sydney, NS, www.casinonovascotia.com, More. Real. Live. Excitement.

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada 902-733-2280
Louisbourg, NS, www.pc.gc.ca, Open May 1-Oct 31, Experience the excitement of life in the 18th century!

Gaelic College of Celtic Arts & Crafts (Open Year Round) 902-295-3411
South Gut St. Ann’s, NS, www.gaeliccollege.edu, Museum of Scottish history, Craft Shop

Glenora Inn & Distillery Canada’s Only Single Malt Whisky Distillery 902-258-2662
Glenville, NS, 1-800-839-0491, Tours Available, Free Daily Ceilidhs

Highland Village Museum/An Clachan Gàidhealach 902-725-2272
4119 Rte #223, Iona, NS, 1-866-442-3542, www.highlandvillage.ca, Daily: June 1-Oct. 14

Les Trois Pignons Centre Culturel (Open May-Oct) 902-224-2642
Cheticamp, NS, www.lestroispignons.com, Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life

Limbo Cove Whale Excursions (Tours–July 1st-October 15th ) 1-877-715-2787
126 Harbour Rd, Pleasant Bay, NS, www.limbocove.com, Zodiac Style – Whale Sightings Assured!

Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre & Restaurant (Open Year Round)) 902-295-2999
Hwy #105 (10 mi. west of Baddeck), Wagmatcook, NS, www.wagmatcook.com, Craft Shop, Tour Packages

Whale Cruisers Ltd. Cheticamp (Daily Tours–May 15-Oct 15) 902-224-3376
Government Wharf, Cheticamp, NS, 1-800-813-3376, www.whalecruisers.com, bilingual

LEATHER SHOPS

Leather Works by John C. Roberts (Open Apr-Oct) 902-929-2414
45808 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook, Cape Breton, NS, B0C 1H0; www.leather-works.ca , info@leather-works.ca

MOTORCYCLE – DEALERSHIPS, PARTS, ACCESS.

Gord’s Sports Centre Racing Ltd. (Open Year Round) 902-539-4673
44 Reeves St., Sydney, NS, www.gordsracing.com, Authorized dealer of Suzuki and Kawasaki

Ramsay’s Harley-Davidson / Cycle & Sport 902-539-1730 or 539-7644
616 Keltic Dr., Sydney, NS, www.ramsayscycle.com, Parts, Accessories, Motorclothes, Collectibles

MOTORCYCLE – SAFETY COURSES

Safety Services Nova Scotia Learn The Skills You Need! 902-454-9621
Register for 20 hr Motorcycle Safety Course, go-to www.safetyservicesns.ca for locations & dates

PUBS & RESTAURANTS & SEAFOOD

Baddeck Lobster Suppers (Open Daily 4-9pm, Jun-Oct) 902-295-3307
17 Ross St, Baddeck, NS; www.baddecklobstersuppers.ca; Atlantic Lobster, Atlantic Salmon or Grilled Steak+ extras

Bell Buoy Restaurant & Supper House (Open May-Oct) 902-295-2581
536 Chebucto St., Baddeck, NS, www.bellbuoyrestaurant.com, Seafood, Licensed, Smoke Free, Outdoor Patio

Bras d’Or Lakes Inn 4 Star (Open Apr-Oct) 902-535-2200
at the Canal, St. Peter’s, NS; 1-800-818-5885; www.brasdorlakesinn.com; Family Style and Fine Dining

Glenora Inn & Distillery Resort 902-258-2662
Glenville, NS, 1-800-839-0491, Licensed Fine Dining, Outdoor Patio, Cozy Celtic Pub

Harbour Restaurant & Bar Oceanview Dining 902-224-1144
15299 Cabot Trail, Cheticamp, NS, Chef Prepared Entrées, Fresh Seafood, Creamy Pastas, website

Jake’s Restaurant & Lounge (Open May 1-Oct 31) 1-888-367-5353
7464 Main St., Louisbourg, NS, 1-902-733-2844, Fresh, locally-caught Seafood our Specialty

Lakeside Restaurant at the Inverary Resort (Opens 11am – Summer only) 902-295-3500
368 Shore Rd., Baddeck, NS, Lakeside Dining inside or out. The best Seafood Specials on the Island!

Le Cooperative Artisanale Acadian Restaurant & Museum 902-224-3207
15067 Main St., Cheticamp, NS, Website, Open: Daily May 1-Oct 30

Le Gabriel Restaurant, Bilingual Service (Open Year Round) 902-224-3685
Cheticamp, N.S., www.legabriel.com, Fresh Seafood, Acadian Cuisine, Licensed Lounge, NEW Patio Dining

Rollie’s Wharf Restaurant & Lounge Fresh Seafood, Steak, Pastas 902-794-7774 (website)
411 Purves St., North Sydney, NS, (on the Waterfront near Marine Terminal) Live Fiddle Music Thursday Nites

SHOPS FOR EVERYONE

Cabot Trail T-Shirt only available at Coastal Waters Restaurant 902-285-2526
36404 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS, Ride it to Get it! The One. The Only. The Original Cabot Trail T-Shirt. Web.

Cardinal Points Gifts & Ice Cream Parlor 902-224-1364
23324 Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay, NS, www.cabottrail.com/gifts/, Biker T’s, Tanks, Pins & Patches

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