“Cape Breton offers a surprisingly large number of wonderful quirky museums.  My favourite, by far, was the Margaree Salmon Museum.” Alan Burdick, The New York Times.Established in 1965, The Margaree Salmon Museum is located beside the Cabot Trail in Northeast Margaree, Cape Breton.  This historical gem connects the people of the area to its natural resources and highlights their contribution to the history of the famed Atlantic Salmon.  Local guides made early angling icons famous through their river knowledge, often shared…

 Three one-bedroom cottages are located on the spacious property. One two-bedroom cottage is in close proximity to the Inn. We invite you to leave your footprints on our private beach. Each of the one-bedroom cottages has a full bath, a spacious living room with kitchenette and a gas barbecue on the large sundeck. Elisabeth’s Hunting Cottage, in close proximity, offers two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and a barbecue on the porch. All cottages have a…

Located in the heart of Cape Breton, only minutes away from the world renowned Cabot Trail, the links golf courses, and the majestic Margaree and Mabou valleys, our working farm is a retreat for both birds and people alike, boasting over 200 acres of beautiful Acadian forests, wetlands, and pasture. We have a large fruit orchard, sugar bush, and garden where we produce our own apple cider, maple syrup, vegetables, and more. Wellness and health are at the forefront of Blackbird…

The patio has a beer garden atmosphere featuring live local music and hearty, rustic cuisine served in the warm, sincere hospitality style Cape Breton is known for.

The Red Shoe Pub has become a kind of “home away from home” for many locals and visitors over the years. The Rankin Sisters’ cozy spot in the hamlet of Mabou, on the west coast of Cape Breton, offers a menu of Nova Scotia home cooking. Features include a treasured seafood chowder and a variety of pub fare. Visit "The Shoe" for great food and drinks and great live music, seven days a week. The Red Shoe Pub is open…

Whether stopping in for a quick post-round snack or lingering longer, Cabot Bar will be sure to impress with diverse menu offerings, including locally-caught seafood, fresh salads and small plates that can be shared among friends on our green-side patio. Our carefully curated list of wine and spirits is among the best in the region, featuring rare scotch, crafted cocktails and ice cold ales and lagers.

We welcome all, with friendly smiles and open hearts, to our Cape Breton Island. With fierce pride for our beautiful home, we invite all walks of life to come, eat, drink and be present. When you're on Route 19 all roads lead home and our door is always open. 

Drop in for a bowl of seafood chowder, mussels, lobster, or one of the many other tasty dishes served up hot at our very own "Chowder Hut Restaurant", then wash it down with a cold beer on our licensed deck!

Our eight glamping tents are equipped with essential camping supplies – pots, pans, dishes, table, chairs, two double beds and much more. The verandas overlook the Gulf of St. Lawrence, giving you the perfect sunset view.

A spectacular ocean view and a warm welcome await you at Ann Schroeder's home studio.Ann's fine art quilts, mixed media paintings and collages often evoke the landscapes, weather and music of Cape Breton Island. Others are playful abstract compositions.This year visits are by appointment only; please email or call to arrange. This is a home studio and visitors will need to follow current COVID-19 guidelines.Nearby attractions include the Red Shoe Pub, Mabou Farmers Market, Cape Mabou hiking trails and beautiful…