Maggie's Summer Guidebook
Groceries + Supplies
Places for groceries and cottage supplies
25 min from cottages. Go right out of driveway, across Seal Island bridge. You will pass a Tim Hortons on the highway, your exit is just after this intersection.Take the exit 20W (there is a roundabout/detour at the exit), and then take exit 2 Johnson Road exit. (Stay right on the exit)
Also located here - Shoppers drug Mart, Walmart, Dollarrama, fast food, Superstore, NSLC and more.
8 locals recommend
Sobeys - North Sydney
116 King St25 min from cottages. Go right out of driveway, across Seal Island bridge. You will pass a Tim Hortons on the highway, your exit is just after this intersection.Take the exit 20W (there is a roundabout/detour at the exit), and then take exit 2 Johnson Road exit. (Stay right on the exit)
Also located here - Shoppers drug Mart, Walmart, Dollarrama, fast food, Superstore, NSLC and more.
NSLC
16 Campbell Stliquor and cannabis supplies, open til 9pm, weekday hrs may vary,
Co-op - Baddeck
48 Twining StFood scene
A wonderful deli/casual stop for both breakfast and lunches. Baked goods, too. Dining room has a nice view! 30 min
45073 Cabot Trail Road North Shore
17 locals recommend
Clucking Hen Cafe & Bakery ( Seasonal may- October)
45073 Cabot Trail RdA wonderful deli/casual stop for both breakfast and lunches. Baked goods, too. Dining room has a nice view! 30 min
45073 Cabot Trail Road North Shore
(Seasonal May-Oct) If you want a fantastic sandwich, go here! So many baked goods, soups, they even roast their own coffee. You will be talking about the sandwich for all time! 🙌 A friendly, busy spot. 13 min to Baddeck.
484 Chebucto Street Baddeck, Nova Scotia
9 locals recommend
High Wheeler Cafe
484 Chebucto St(Seasonal May-Oct) If you want a fantastic sandwich, go here! So many baked goods, soups, they even roast their own coffee. You will be talking about the sandwich for all time! 🙌 A friendly, busy spot. 13 min to Baddeck.
484 Chebucto Street Baddeck, Nova Scotia
A busy dinner spot right on the Baddeck wharf. An after dinner stroll on the wharf is fantastic. Family friendly and well priced.
13 min to Baddeck, located on the waterfront.
2 Jones St Baddeck, Nova Scotia
19 locals recommend
The Freight Shed: Waterside Bistro & Market
2 Jones StA busy dinner spot right on the Baddeck wharf. An after dinner stroll on the wharf is fantastic. Family friendly and well priced.
13 min to Baddeck, located on the waterfront.
2 Jones St Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Need ‘za? Tom’s is a busy spot but is fast! Eat in or order to pick up (no delivery) to take back to the cottage. 13 min to Baddeck.
Chebucto St Baddeck
22 locals recommend
Tom's Pizza
464 Chebucto StNeed ‘za? Tom’s is a busy spot but is fast! Eat in or order to pick up (no delivery) to take back to the cottage. 13 min to Baddeck.
Chebucto St Baddeck
(Seasonal may-Oct) Fantastic views of peaceful St Ann’s bay and the full seafood dinner experience. Walk or drive to supper. $$-$$$
Lobster Galley
51943 Cabot Trail Rd(Seasonal may-Oct) Fantastic views of peaceful St Ann’s bay and the full seafood dinner experience. Walk or drive to supper. $$-$$$
Sightseeing
Cape Smokey has a new gondola for an amazing view of surrounding views. A unique experience you will thoroughly enjoy!
19 locals recommend
Ski Cape Smokey
38696 Cabot Trail RdCape Smokey has a new gondola for an amazing view of surrounding views. A unique experience you will thoroughly enjoy!
Right across from the cottages, go to the right out of the driveway and you will see a rock breakwater. The beach is sand/rock. Great for a beach walk with the pups. The dogs can safely have a run without worries of the highway. The water is safe and clean for boating, swimming and fishing.
Saint Anns Bay
Right across from the cottages, go to the right out of the driveway and you will see a rock breakwater. The beach is sand/rock. Great for a beach walk with the pups. The dogs can safely have a run without worries of the highway. The water is safe and clean for boating, swimming and fishing.
Local History
Unique places nearby that explore Cape Breton’s history and culture.
A really cook museum that has interactive experiences and an actual visit to the mines! Suitable for families.
46 locals recommend
Miner's Museum
17 Museum StA really cook museum that has interactive experiences and an actual visit to the mines! Suitable for families.
Just up the hill (you can see it across the bay from the cottages), this is an amazing property that hosts students all summer for lessons in music, language and craftsmanship. You can take classes each season, so come back and learn an instrument, Gaelic language, weaving and more! An awesome gift shop also awaits and an ice cream stand in summer! Tour the grounds for free, visit the “Hall of the Clans”, a museum full of history ($10). You can hear bagpipes everyday.
33 locals recommend
Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College
51779 Cabot Trail RdJust up the hill (you can see it across the bay from the cottages), this is an amazing property that hosts students all summer for lessons in music, language and craftsmanship. You can take classes each season, so come back and learn an instrument, Gaelic language, weaving and more! An awesome gift shop also awaits and an ice cream stand in summer! Tour the grounds for free, visit the “Hall of the Clans”, a museum full of history ($10). You can hear bagpipes everyday.
Experiences
Fun, unique experiences on the island
An archery lesson and a 3D target trail that makes an EXCELLENT way to spend a few hours. Call ahead to make an appointment, there may be a minimum amount of ppl to book. Jay is an amazing instructor and so knowledgeable. You will be shooting arrows in no time.
8 locals recommend
Highland Bow & Arrow
42321 Cabot TrailAn archery lesson and a 3D target trail that makes an EXCELLENT way to spend a few hours. Call ahead to make an appointment, there may be a minimum amount of ppl to book. Jay is an amazing instructor and so knowledgeable. You will be shooting arrows in no time.
Beaches
A small, sandy beach known to locals and family friendly. 20-30 minutes.
Directions- RIGHT out of my driveway, go to Englishtown ferry and cross.
Local directions after getting on Little River road: When you get to the wharf there will be a red building with a ton of lobster traps, pull in behind the traps and you will see cars parked. Walked towards the back corner near all the cars and there will be a sandy trail to the beach.
It it sort of hidden but a real treat.
Little River Rd, Victoria County, NS B0C 1H0, Canada
A small, sandy beach known to locals and family friendly. 20-30 minutes.
Directions- RIGHT out of my driveway, go to Englishtown ferry and cross.
Local directions after getting on Little River road: When you get to the wharf there will be a red building with a ton of lobster traps, pull in behind the traps and you will see cars parked. Walked towards the back corner near all the cars and there will be a sandy trail to the beach.
It it sort of hidden but a real treat.