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Duncreigan Country Inn — accommodation in Mabou, Cape Breton

Duncreigan Country Inn

Refined country inn overlooking Mabou Harbour, walking distance to the Red Shoe.

accommodation· Mabou, NS · $$$ · ★ 4.70 (58 reviews)

A refined country inn overlooking Mabou Harbour, walking distance to the Red Shoe Pub. Duncreigan has been a Mabou fixture for decades, drawing music lovers and food travellers in equal numbers.

What to expect

  • Classic country-inn rooms, some with harbour views
  • Quiet, adults-leaning property; gardens and a porch
  • Dining room serving a thoughtful seasonal menu
  • Walking-friendly to most of Mabou village

Don't miss

  • A pre-dinner glass of wine on the harbour-side porch
  • The chef's tasting menu on a slow weeknight
  • A short walk to the Red Shoe for the evening session

Good to know

  • Open seasonally, May through October
  • Reservations essential in summer
  • No elevator; ground-floor rooms available on request
  • Wi-Fi available; cell service good

Pair it with

  • A pint and a tune at the Red Shoe Pub
  • A whisky tasting at Glenora Distillery, 15 minutes north
  • A round at Cabot Cape Breton, 25 minutes south
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Duncreigan Country Inn | Mabou