Amoeba Sailing Tours

Schooner sailing on the Bras d'Or Lake out of Baddeck's government wharf. The Amoeba is a classic two-masted schooner that's been ferrying visitors across these inland waters for decades, with bald-eagle sightings on most trips and views of Alexander Graham Bell's Beinn Bhreagh estate from the water.

What to expect

• A roughly 90-minute sail with no engine drone once the sails are up
• Bench seating along the rails; bring a layer, the breeze is real
• Small-boat feel with a chatty captain and crew narrating as you go
• Calm, sheltered water — a good option if you're not a strong sea sailor

Don't miss

• The pass under Kidston Island lighthouse and the eagle nests on the cliffs
• Sunset sailings when the Bras d'Or turns gold and the Highlands silhouette
• Asking the crew to point out Beinn Bhreagh, Bell's family home

Good to know

• Operates roughly June through mid-October, weather dependent
• Cash and card accepted; reservations strongly recommended in July and August
• Limited washroom on board — go before you board
• Departs from the Baddeck Government Wharf, easy walking from downtown

Pair it with

• The Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, a 10-minute walk from the wharf
• Lunch or coffee at Highwheeler Café before heading out
• A drive up to Uisge Ban Falls if the weather closes in