Active on the island: 4 road closures (4 total)See details →
Glenora Inn & Distillery — accommodation in Glenville, Cape Breton

Glenora Inn & Distillery

Stay above North America's first single-malt distillery in a riverside Highland setting.

accommodation· Glenville, NS · $$$ · ★ 4.40 (790 reviews)

Stay above North America's first single-malt distillery, in a riverside Highland setting. The Glenora Inn is the rare hotel where breakfast comes with the smell of malted barley drifting through the property.

What to expect

  • Lodge rooms in the main building plus chalets across the property
  • A pub on site with daily live Cape Breton music in season
  • A dining room serving Maritime classics
  • River, falls, and hill walks right out the door

Don't miss

  • A late-night dram in the pub after the music wraps
  • The walk to Glenora Falls before breakfast
  • The signature Glen Breton Rare in your room's tumbler

Good to know

  • Seasonal property, May through October
  • Reservations essential in summer
  • Family-friendly; kids' menu in the dining room
  • Free parking; gas in nearby Mabou

Pair it with

  • A morning at Cabot Cape Breton golf
  • A pint at the Red Shoe Pub in Mabou
  • A stop at Big Spruce Brewing on the drive east
Have you been here?

Share a star rating, a quick note, and a photo or two to help future travellers.

Sign in to write a review

Visitor photos

Sign in to add a photo

Loading photos…

You might also like

Around Cape Breton

More news →
Canadian Hockey League · Jun 4, 2026
Eagles trade Sauthier to Foreurs
CTV News · Jun 18, 2026
Four inducted into Cape Breton music hall of fame

Four musicians have been inducted into the Cape Breton music hall of fame, recognizing their contributions to the region's rich musical heritage.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 10, 2026
Province spraying for spruce budworms in Cape Breton

The province is taking action to combat spruce budworms affecting Cape Breton's forests.

Glenora Inn & Distillery | Cape Breton