Parks & Nature
The hikes offer great views of the ocean and surrounding hills; the trails are of varying levels of difficulty, beach hikes are fun.
Walking in the Highlands National Park is full of great trails along valley bottom, coastline.
55 locals recommend
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
37637 Cabot TrailThe hikes offer great views of the ocean and surrounding hills; the trails are of varying levels of difficulty, beach hikes are fun.
Walking in the Highlands National Park is full of great trails along valley bottom, coastline.
Drinks & Nightlife
has live music, great views of the ocean, golf club. Listen for live music by David Doucette and Wendy McIssac
10 locals recommend
Keltic Lodge at the Highlands
383 Keltic in Rdhas live music, great views of the ocean, golf club. Listen for live music by David Doucette and Wendy McIssac
Arts & Culture
It is located in the heart of Cape Breton tying this rugged outpost to the rest of the world by virtue of the birth of the airplane and flight.
63 locals recommend
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
559 Chebucto StIt is located in the heart of Cape Breton tying this rugged outpost to the rest of the world by virtue of the birth of the airplane and flight.
It is uniquely Scottish! The shop sells quilts made on the premises by seamstresses and apprentices. They have a lovely selection of local crafts and art which is distinctive to the Gaelic culture.
33 locals recommend
Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College
51779 Cabot Trail RdIt is uniquely Scottish! The shop sells quilts made on the premises by seamstresses and apprentices. They have a lovely selection of local crafts and art which is distinctive to the Gaelic culture.
Shopping
The owner makes all the hats herself by hand!! She is most creative most often able to find the perfect head piece for every size and shape of head, color of hair and complexion. She also designs clothing which she makes by hand in the shop. One can watch her work to see how a hat is made.
Sew Inclined
41819 Cabot Trail RdThe owner makes all the hats herself by hand!! She is most creative most often able to find the perfect head piece for every size and shape of head, color of hair and complexion. She also designs clothing which she makes by hand in the shop. One can watch her work to see how a hat is made.
Essentials
that the only way to get around is by car. Distances by bicycle are a bit long if you have cycled all day. The road is hilly and narrow at points. They are open late during the summer but spring and fall close earlier
12 locals recommend
Ingonish
that the only way to get around is by car. Distances by bicycle are a bit long if you have cycled all day. The road is hilly and narrow at points. They are open late during the summer but spring and fall close earlier
Everything Else
Guests should rent a car. Some people rent bikes and ride the CAbot Trail. There is a 3 min ferry across St. Anne's Bay. It is never too busy. It is always working unless too windy!
50 locals recommend
Baddeck
Guests should rent a car. Some people rent bikes and ride the CAbot Trail. There is a 3 min ferry across St. Anne's Bay. It is never too busy. It is always working unless too windy!