Christina’s guidebook
Food scene
The local pub in Iona (5 min away) have lots of entertainment throughout the summer (Thursday night trivia, Saturday ceilidh's, and other weekly concerts.
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The Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill
4115 NS-223The local pub in Iona (5 min away) have lots of entertainment throughout the summer (Thursday night trivia, Saturday ceilidh's, and other weekly concerts.
Great food and ice cream! Eat on the patio or take a stroll along the dock and beach with an ice cream :)
Wheelhouse Café
Great food and ice cream! Eat on the patio or take a stroll along the dock and beach with an ice cream :)
Great place to eat about 15 min away. Updated outdoor patio.
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Darby's Old Church Kitchen
2689 NS-223Great place to eat about 15 min away. Updated outdoor patio.
Foodland - Eskasoni
4716 Shore RdNearest grocery store (15 min).
Sightseeing
Local marina located less than 5 min away. Great cafe with outdoor patio serves great food and ice cream! Great swimming spot.
Grand Narrows Waterfront
9328 Grand Narrows HwyLocal marina located less than 5 min away. Great cafe with outdoor patio serves great food and ice cream! Great swimming spot.
Scottish living history museum atop a beautiful hill looking out over the Bras d'Or Lakes. Their summer program has lots to offer to both young and not so young! Great sightseeing, farm animals (including Highland Cows), gift shop, and fresh oatcakes if you time it right!
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Highland Village
Scottish living history museum atop a beautiful hill looking out over the Bras d'Or Lakes. Their summer program has lots to offer to both young and not so young! Great sightseeing, farm animals (including Highland Cows), gift shop, and fresh oatcakes if you time it right!
Beautiful trail around an island (15 min away) with local Indigenous history and tours.
Goat Island Trail
Goat Island TrailBeautiful trail around an island (15 min away) with local Indigenous history and tours.
Iona Port Beach
2579 St Columba RdBeautiful beach and coffee and muffins from 7am to 11am.
Only 5 min away.
Neighbourhoods
Christmas Island beach is located just 1 min drive from the house! Turn left on the pavement and take your first left on Island Beach Road. Best stop is directly at the bottom of the driveway, or head right and go towards the right side of beach. The left side of beach is more for the homes along there.
Christmas Island
Christmas Island beach is located just 1 min drive from the house! Turn left on the pavement and take your first left on Island Beach Road. Best stop is directly at the bottom of the driveway, or head right and go towards the right side of beach. The left side of beach is more for the homes along there.