Food scene
Usually requires a reservation. Well worth the booking. Our favourite in town! Located on the North Sydney wharf, enjoy close-up views of the harbour and ferries.
21 locals recommend
The Lobster Pound and Moore
293 Commercial StUsually requires a reservation. Well worth the booking. Our favourite in town! Located on the North Sydney wharf, enjoy close-up views of the harbour and ferries.
Great bistro-style lunch and dinner spot. We recommend the Cajun Seafood or Maple Curry Chicken pasta! Family friendly.
23 locals recommend
Black Spoon Bistro
320 Commercial StGreat bistro-style lunch and dinner spot. We recommend the Cajun Seafood or Maple Curry Chicken pasta! Family friendly.
Canton Family Restaurant
294 Commercial StCurrently available for takeout/delivery only. Excellent chinese food!
A hidden gem with a speakeasy ambiance serving cocktails, local beers, wine, etc., and offering small bites to eat and live entertainment. Open Thursdays-Saturdays.
Higher Grounds Cafe And Cellar Bar
299 Commercial StreetA hidden gem with a speakeasy ambiance serving cocktails, local beers, wine, etc., and offering small bites to eat and live entertainment. Open Thursdays-Saturdays.
The local's favourite ice cream spot! Expect long lines on hot days. HUGE servings!
George’s Ice Cream & Convenience
10 Scotch Lake RoadThe local's favourite ice cream spot! Expect long lines on hot days. HUGE servings!
A & K Lick-A-Treat
366 Park RdAnother great spot for cool treats with a retro vibe.
Great fried chicken. Plus, you gotta get a picture with the sign. Tip: order ahead, as it gets busy.
7 locals recommend
A & K Lick-A-Chick
386 Park RdGreat fried chicken. Plus, you gotta get a picture with the sign. Tip: order ahead, as it gets busy.
On weekends, we like to do an Uisge Ban Falls hike followed by a stop-in at Big Spruce just down the road. Take-out and sit-in with indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly. Often has a food truck and live entertainment. Our favourite craft beer on the island.
26 locals recommend
Big Spruce Brewing
64 Yankee Line RdOn weekends, we like to do an Uisge Ban Falls hike followed by a stop-in at Big Spruce just down the road. Take-out and sit-in with indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly. Often has a food truck and live entertainment. Our favourite craft beer on the island.
Breton Brewing Co
364 Keltic DrHerring Choker Deli
10158 TCHGreat sandwiches and baked goods.
Island Folk Cider House
52 Nepean StFood truck for fish and chips, hamburgers, etc. Located at the Arm of Gold campground, and offers a playground for kids and picnic tables for dining.
Winnie's Wagon
2-20 Church RoadFood truck for fish and chips, hamburgers, etc. Located at the Arm of Gold campground, and offers a playground for kids and picnic tables for dining.
Jane's Restaurant & Pizza
123 Bras D'or Florence RdBEST pizza!
Commercial Street
Commercial StreetTakeout lunch spot offering sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and sweet treats.
Thyme Savour Takeaway Food Shoppe
212 Commercial StreetTakeout lunch and prepared dinners.
D'Theatre Korean BARbq and grill
697 George StreetAuthentic korean BBQ food. Dine-in and takeout.
Gillis Seafood
48 Memorial DriveFish and seafood market
Bonnar's Meats
140 Queen StreetMeat market
Sightseeing
Freshwater lake great for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, etc. Easy level and groomed 2k trail circles the lake for walking/running. Dog friendly. Great spot for families.
Dalem Lake Provincial Park
220 New Dominion RdFreshwater lake great for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, etc. Easy level and groomed 2k trail circles the lake for walking/running. Dog friendly. Great spot for families.
Groves Point Provincial Park
1055 Hillside Boularderie RdPicnic park and beach on the Bras d'Or Lake.
Uisge Ban Falls
715 N Branch RdShort and easy hike to lovely falls!
Nice nearby park featuring a playground, beach access, picnic tables and benches, baseball field, and green space. Just a two minute drive down Shore Road towards North Sydney.
Indian Beach
445 Purves StNice nearby park featuring a playground, beach access, picnic tables and benches, baseball field, and green space. Just a two minute drive down Shore Road towards North Sydney.
Munro Park
64 Seaview DrivePlayground, boardwalk, soccer fields, and benches on the North Sydney waterfront.
Seaview Golf & Country Club
370 Seaview DrShopping
La Quaintrelle Boutique and Emporium carries the products of 200+ Canadian artisans and brands. Features local coffee, chocolates, oatcakes, and souvenirs. Present your coupon found in our welcome binder to receive 10% off your purchase!
La Quaintrelle
258 Commercial StLa Quaintrelle Boutique and Emporium carries the products of 200+ Canadian artisans and brands. Features local coffee, chocolates, oatcakes, and souvenirs. Present your coupon found in our welcome binder to receive 10% off your purchase!
Outdoor outfitter offering clothing, footwear, gear, and accessories from top quality brands for your outdoor adventures.
Escape Outdoors
299 Commercial StOutdoor outfitter offering clothing, footwear, gear, and accessories from top quality brands for your outdoor adventures.
Vernon d'Eon Lobster Plugs Ltd
252 Commercial StreetFishing supplies
Granny's Country Cottage
33 Archibald Ave