Nancy’s guidebook
Restaurants of the North Side
Some would argue the best food in Cape Breton. I might agree. Very reasonably priced for the quality, nice wine and beer list, 2 km away
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Black Spoon Bistro
320 Commercial StSome would argue the best food in Cape Breton. I might agree. Very reasonably priced for the quality, nice wine and beer list, 2 km away
The Lobster Pound and Moore
293 Commercial StSpecializing in upscale comfort food. 2 km
Cheap eats, Cape Breton style pizza, 2.5 km from here, right across from Ferry Terminal
Bianchini's Pizzeria
330 Commercial StreetCheap eats, Cape Breton style pizza, 2.5 km from here, right across from Ferry Terminal
Blue Mist Dining Room and Lounge
85 Main StTypical bar food, down home local atmosphere 5.5 km
Museums
Travel through history from the arrival of the first Scots to the present day by walking from building to building in this lovely little museum where you can interact with historic animators and learn about the Gaelic culture and history.
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Highland Village Museum
4119 Highway 223Travel through history from the arrival of the first Scots to the present day by walking from building to building in this lovely little museum where you can interact with historic animators and learn about the Gaelic culture and history.
http://www.minersmuseum.com/
For those interested in the history of mining in cape breton
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Miner's Museum
17 Museum Sthttp://www.minersmuseum.com/
For those interested in the history of mining in cape breton
Walk through history by strolling through the town and battlements and chatting with the soldiers and townspeople of this 18th century settlement. Can even have some authentic 18th century fare. Don not miss for history buffs.
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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
259 Park Service RoadWalk through history by strolling through the town and battlements and chatting with the soldiers and townspeople of this 18th century settlement. Can even have some authentic 18th century fare. Don not miss for history buffs.
Wonderful insight into the life of Alexander Graham Bell and his wife Mabel. Fascinating history of his work in the development of the first planes, as well as the work on the telephone.
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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
559 Chebucto StWonderful insight into the life of Alexander Graham Bell and his wife Mabel. Fascinating history of his work in the development of the first planes, as well as the work on the telephone.
Learn a bit about Mi'kmaq heritage and visit the thriving urban first nation community of Membertou which has provided inspiration and leadership to indigenous communities all over the world with it's blueprint for economic and cultural revitilization.
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Membertou Heritage Park
35 Su'n AwtiLearn a bit about Mi'kmaq heritage and visit the thriving urban first nation community of Membertou which has provided inspiration and leadership to indigenous communities all over the world with it's blueprint for economic and cultural revitilization.
Fun little museum with lots of fossils. You may be able to arrange a tour where you can walk along the beach, learn about the formation of coal and collect a bag full of fossils
https://www.sydneyminesheritage.ca/heritage-museum/fossils/
Sydney Mines Heritage Museum and Fossil Centre
159 Legatto St
Fun little museum with lots of fossils. You may be able to arrange a tour where you can walk along the beach, learn about the formation of coal and collect a bag full of fossils
https://www.sydneyminesheritage.ca/heritage-museum/fossils/
City/town information
Beautiful historic town where Alexander Graham Bell lived, and a Parks Canada Museum there explores his work. Playground for the rich and famous who sometimes arrive in their private yachts. Great golf. In summer, tiny free 5 minute water shuttle to a beach on Kidston Island in the Bay.
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Baddeck
Beautiful historic town where Alexander Graham Bell lived, and a Parks Canada Museum there explores his work. Playground for the rich and famous who sometimes arrive in their private yachts. Great golf. In summer, tiny free 5 minute water shuttle to a beach on Kidston Island in the Bay.
Must visit the incredible 18th century Fortress of Louisbourg, but also can walk the lighthouse trail, swim at one of the two Kennington Cove beaches, explore the modern fishing town, get some crab, catch a show at the Louisbourg Playhouse in the evening (built for a Disney movie, Squanto.)
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Louisbourg
Must visit the incredible 18th century Fortress of Louisbourg, but also can walk the lighthouse trail, swim at one of the two Kennington Cove beaches, explore the modern fishing town, get some crab, catch a show at the Louisbourg Playhouse in the evening (built for a Disney movie, Squanto.)
The town your are staying in... small town charm with some lovely shops and restaurants, beautiful waterfront Victorian homes, the Newfoundland ferry terminal. Has major grocery stores, service stations, Walmart, hardware stores... anything you need.
North Sydney
The town your are staying in... small town charm with some lovely shops and restaurants, beautiful waterfront Victorian homes, the Newfoundland ferry terminal. Has major grocery stores, service stations, Walmart, hardware stores... anything you need.
The largest community in CBRM, it is 20 minutes away from us by car, for a community its size has a wealth of great restaurants, Canadian as well as Indian, Pakistani, authentic chinese, sushi, middle eastern, mediterranean.... Several small gems museums, the Highland Arts Theatre, Cape Breton University, lots of great shopping for hand crafted items
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Sydney
The largest community in CBRM, it is 20 minutes away from us by car, for a community its size has a wealth of great restaurants, Canadian as well as Indian, Pakistani, authentic chinese, sushi, middle eastern, mediterranean.... Several small gems museums, the Highland Arts Theatre, Cape Breton University, lots of great shopping for hand crafted items
Sightseeing
Tours available to this sacred place for Mi'kmaq people located in the Mi'kmaq community of Eskasoni, the largest in the world located on the beautiful Bras D'Or lakes. http://eskasoni.ca/home/
Goat Island
Tours available to this sacred place for Mi'kmaq people located in the Mi'kmaq community of Eskasoni, the largest in the world located on the beautiful Bras D'Or lakes. http://eskasoni.ca/home/
Huge expanse of beautiful sandy beach that no one but the locals ever visits. Lovely marsh area with gorgeous wild flora beyond the beach. No sudden drops, great for kids. Just a few km from our place, and I didn't even know about it until my own babe was grown!
Florence Beach
Huge expanse of beautiful sandy beach that no one but the locals ever visits. Lovely marsh area with gorgeous wild flora beyond the beach. No sudden drops, great for kids. Just a few km from our place, and I didn't even know about it until my own babe was grown!