Things to do, places to eat, nearby in Cape Breton
Things to do, places to eat, shopping nearby in Cape Breton
Here's some nearby restaurants and cafes and bars as well as a growing list of things to do in the area from studio tours to hiking to golf to water sports. As we are relatively new to the area, so we invite guests to share their suggestions!
No words... not to be missed, check out the Canada Parks website for trails and fishing etc. This is why you have come here!
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/cbreton
55 locals recommend
Cape Breton Highlands National Park Of Canada
37637 Cabot TrailNo words... not to be missed, check out the Canada Parks website for trails and fishing etc. This is why you have come here!
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/cbreton
Anne Morrell's studio is a must-see for quilting artists, fans, and wanna-be quilters (like me). The king sized quilt we have is from her studio. And the drive there is beautiful!!!
Kingross Quilts & Fibre Art
4259 W Big Intervale RdAnne Morrell's studio is a must-see for quilting artists, fans, and wanna-be quilters (like me). The king sized quilt we have is from her studio. And the drive there is beautiful!!!
This company offers tubing down the Margaree River.
http://livelifeintents.com/
13 locals recommend
Live Life In Tents
8139 Cabot Trail RdThis company offers tubing down the Margaree River.
http://livelifeintents.com/
We are not golfers but if we did... this would be the place to go!
61 locals recommend
Cabot Links Golf Course
18 Cabot LnWe are not golfers but if we did... this would be the place to go!
For golfers, less expensive than the Cabot Links in Inverness.
23 locals recommend
Le Portage Golf Club
15580 Cabot Trail RdFor golfers, less expensive than the Cabot Links in Inverness.
Margaree Salmon Museum
60 E Big Intervale RdFor fisher lovers!
Margaree Fish Hatchery
115 Hatchery RdGood local vibe, standard cafe fare, plentiful portions in nearby Cheticamp.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=cheticamp+restaurants&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-ca&client=safari#istate=lrl:iv&rlimm=16078208990035452042
10 locals recommend
Restaurant Evangeline
15150 Cabot Trail RdGood local vibe, standard cafe fare, plentiful portions in nearby Cheticamp.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=cheticamp+restaurants&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-ca&client=safari#istate=lrl:iv&rlimm=16078208990035452042
Wabo's Pizza Sub & Donair
15279 Cabot Trail RdGood pizza, nice spot in Cheticamp on waterfront.
Great brunch or lunch spot for soups and sandwiches close to the house in Margaree Forks (about a 10-15 minute drive). Also sells great homemade baked goods. Close to the house. Our favourite!
https://www.facebook.com/DancingGoatCafe/
63 locals recommend
Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery
6289 Cabot Trail RdGreat brunch or lunch spot for soups and sandwiches close to the house in Margaree Forks (about a 10-15 minute drive). Also sells great homemade baked goods. Close to the house. Our favourite!
https://www.facebook.com/DancingGoatCafe/
Just down the road from us in Belle Cote... great seafood and sunset views. http://www.islandsunset.com/restaurant.php
15 locals recommend
Island Sunset Resort
19 Beach Cove LnJust down the road from us in Belle Cote... great seafood and sunset views. http://www.islandsunset.com/restaurant.php
This is the closest restaurant to the house just down the road in Belle Cote, walking distance... good old fashioned local fare... nothing fancy but great local vibe.
Belle View Restaurant Ltd
10651 Cabot TrailThis is the closest restaurant to the house just down the road in Belle Cote, walking distance... good old fashioned local fare... nothing fancy but great local vibe.
Pub fare, sometimes live music, pool tables. In the heart of nearby Cheticamp.
16 locals recommend
Le Gabriel Restaurant & Lounge
15424 Main St,Pub fare, sometimes live music, pool tables. In the heart of nearby Cheticamp.
Seafood and more! Near Cheticamp about 20 minute drive towards the Cape Breton Highlands park.
17 locals recommend
Harbour Restaurant and Bar
15299 Cabot Trail RdSeafood and more! Near Cheticamp about 20 minute drive towards the Cape Breton Highlands park.
Frog Pond Cafe
15856 Cabot Trail RdCool local spot.
Pub type fare with great local music.... check our fiddlers in the afternoons on weekends!
33 locals recommend
The Doryman Pub and Grill
15528 Cabot Trail RdPub type fare with great local music.... check our fiddlers in the afternoons on weekends!
Finer dining... you must call to reserve! https://www.bigintervale.com/
11 locals recommend
Big Intervale Fishing Lodge
3719 W Big Intervale RdFiner dining... you must call to reserve! https://www.bigintervale.com/
There is both a higher end restaurant and separate pub at this world renowned golf course. Great sunset views.
61 locals recommend
Cabot Links Golf Course
18 Cabot LnThere is both a higher end restaurant and separate pub at this world renowned golf course. Great sunset views.
Good local fare in nearby Inverness! Service can be iffy but relax, you're on vacation!
8 locals recommend
Coal Miners Cafe
15832 Central AveGood local fare in nearby Inverness! Service can be iffy but relax, you're on vacation!
Westside Cookhouse
15844 Central AveGreat food and bakery!
Good Food, lovely gardens and patio, a unique place where you can tour the distillery. They also have local live music regularly!
50 locals recommend
Glenora Inn and Distillery
13727 Highway 19Good Food, lovely gardens and patio, a unique place where you can tour the distillery. They also have local live music regularly!
The Red Shoe
11573 Nova Scotia Trunk 19In nearby Mabou: Local music regularly and good food!
The Mull Cafe & Deli
11630 Nova Scotia Trunk 19Good local fare and nice vibe in Mabou.
Shining Waters Bakery & Eatery
11497 Nova Scotia Trunk 19Little local spot in Mabou for baked goods and grub.
This is the closest larger food and liquor store, about a 12-15 minute drive. Has most everything you need. Check out antique store across the road and local library nearby. Also close to The Dancing Goat Cafe and Bakery.
11 locals recommend
Margaree Co-Op & Liquor Agency Store
7883 Cabot Trail RdThis is the closest larger food and liquor store, about a 12-15 minute drive. Has most everything you need. Check out antique store across the road and local library nearby. Also close to The Dancing Goat Cafe and Bakery.
Co-op - Cheticamp
15081 Cabot Trail RdGreat selection of food, hardware, just... everything!
This little health food store in Cheticamp is great. Frozen farm raised meats are expensive but worth it!!!
https://www.trofelhealthfoodstore.com/
Trofel Ltd
15151 Cabot Trail RdThis little health food store in Cheticamp is great. Frozen farm raised meats are expensive but worth it!!!
https://www.trofelhealthfoodstore.com/
Worth the drive to Mabou for this every Saturday (I think but please check).
10 locals recommend
Mabou Farmers Market
186 Mabou Harbour RdWorth the drive to Mabou for this every Saturday (I think but please check).
If you have the time, worth checking this pretty town about 40 minutes drive away on a lake.
50 locals recommend
Baddeck
If you have the time, worth checking this pretty town about 40 minutes drive away on a lake.