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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

attraction · Baddeck

Explore Alexander Graham Bell's inventions, from the Silver Dart airplane to the telephone, at this inspiring national historic site in Baddeck with interacti

★★★★★ (2488)
Governors Pub & Eatery

Governors Pub & Eatery

restaurant · Sydney · $$

Heritage downtown pub serving elevated comfort food in a restored 19th-century building.

★★★★★ (2320)
Rusty Anchor Restaurant

Rusty Anchor Restaurant

restaurant · Pleasant Bay

Enjoy fresh lobster rolls and fish n chips at Rusty Anchor, a scenic Cabot Trail restaurant in Pleasant Bay with stunning views.

★★★★★ (1452)
Grubstake Restaurant

Grubstake Restaurant

restaurant · Louisbourg · $$

Long-running Louisbourg dining room known for fresh-caught seafood.

★★★★★ (1392)
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse

The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse

restaurant · Sydney · $$

Experience authentic Irish pub dining and live music at The Old Triangle in downtown Sydney, Cape Breton's premier entertainment destination since 2013.

★★★★★ (1379)
Le Gabriel Restaurant & Lounge

Le Gabriel Restaurant & Lounge

restaurant · Chéticamp

Dine on fresh seafood and Acadian cuisine at Le Gabriel on the Cabot Trail in Cheticamp, featuring homemade desserts and traditional dishes.

★★★★★ (1238)
Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney✓ Bookable

Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney

accommodation · Sydney

2.5-star · Sydney

★★★★★ (1226)
Coastal Restaurant & Pub

Coastal Restaurant & Pub

restaurant · Ingonish Beach · $$

Casual Cabot Trail pub with creative comfort food and Cape Breton beers on tap.

★★★★★ (1164)
The Farmers Daughter Country Market

The Farmers Daughter Country Market

restaurant · Whycocomagh

Visit The Farmers Daughter Country Market in Whycocomagh for home baked goods, gourmet foods, sweet treats, and unique gifts on Highway 105.

★★★★★ (1157)
Tom’s Pizza Restaurant

Tom’s Pizza Restaurant

restaurant · Baddeck

Enjoy fresh pizzas and live music at Tom's Pizza in downtown Baddeck, Cape Breton, a family-owned spot serving quality pies since 1985.

★★★★★ (1095)
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - North Sydney

Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - North Sydney

service · North Sydney

Federally operated ferry crossing to Newfoundland departing North Sydney.

★★★★★ (1057)
Cambridge Suites Hotel Sydney

Cambridge Suites Hotel Sydney

accommodation · Sydney · $$

Downtown Sydney all-suite hotel steps from the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion.

★★★★★ (1052)
The Simon Hotel Sydney

The Simon Hotel Sydney

accommodation · Sydney

Stay at The Simon Hotel Sydney, a waterfront suite hotel on the harbour boardwalk with 144 rooms, free WiFi, breakfast, fitness centre, and pet-friendly accom

★★★★★ (1052)
The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery

The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery

restaurant · Margaree Valley

Stop at this made-from-scratch roadside café in Margaree Valley for fresh breads, artisanal sandwiches, soups, and quality lattes along the Cabot Trail.

★★★★★ (1046)
Holiday Inn Sydney – Waterfront✓ Bookable

Holiday Inn Sydney – Waterfront

accommodation · Sydney

Stay at this waterfront hotel in Sydney with 152 rooms, indoor pool with waterslide, pub, and restaurant on the Esplanade.

★★★★★ (1019)
Charlene’s Bayside Restaurant and Cafe

Charlene’s Bayside Restaurant and Cafe

restaurant · Whycocomagh

Enjoy award-winning seafood chowder and fresh coastal cuisine at Charlene's Bayside Restaurant in Whycocomagh, Cape Breton's welcoming family dining destinati

★★★★★ (1017)
Clucking Hen Café & Bakery

Clucking Hen Café & Bakery

restaurant · North Shore

Dine at this licensed café halfway between Baddeck and Ingonish serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and homemade baked goods on Cape Breton's scenic Cabot Trail

★★★★★ (980)
A & K Lick-A-Chick Restaurant

A & K Lick-A-Chick Restaurant

restaurant · Florence

Enjoy crispy fried chicken and homemade sides at A & K Lick-A-Chick in Little Bras d'Or, Cape Breton—a family-owned favorite since 1969.

★★★★★ (972)
Red Shoe Pub
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Red Shoe Pub

restaurant · Mabou · $$

Live Cape Breton music seven nights a week. Owned by the Rankin Sisters.

★★★★★ (957)
Highwheeler Cafe & Bakery

Highwheeler Cafe & Bakery

service · Baddeck · $

From-scratch bakery and coffee roastery in central Baddeck — reliable Wi-Fi remote-work spot.

★★★★★ (913)
Cape Breton Miners Museum

Cape Breton Miners Museum

attraction · Glace Bay

Explore Cape Breton's coal mining heritage at this Glace Bay museum featuring underground tours of Ocean Deeps Colliery and a recreated 1850-1900 miners' vill

★★★★★ (903)
L’abri Café, Restaurant and Bar

L’abri Café, Restaurant and Bar

restaurant · Chéticamp

Stop at L'abri Café in Chéticamp for homemade food, fresh baked goods, specialty coffee, and local brews along the scenic Cabot Trail.

★★★★★ (895)
Travelodge by Wyndham Sydney✓ Bookable

Travelodge by Wyndham Sydney

accommodation · Sydney

2-star · Sydney

★★★★★ (888)
Travelodge Sydney

Travelodge Sydney

accommodation · Sydney

Book a room at Travelodge Sydney overlooking the harbour, 2km from downtown with indoor pool, kitchenette suites, and easy access to Cabot Trail attractions.

★★★★★ (887)
Atlantic Superstore - Kings Road

Atlantic Superstore - Kings Road

service · Sydney River

Largest grocery store in the CBRM — best one-stop trip-prep stop.

★★★★★ (838)
Baddeck Lobster Suppers
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Baddeck Lobster Suppers

restaurant · Baddeck · $$

All-you-can-eat mussels, chowder, and a whole lobster on the lake.

★★★★★ (807)
Salty Rose’s & The Periwinkle Café

Salty Rose’s & The Periwinkle Café

restaurant · Ingonish

Dine at this cozy Cabot Trail café in Ingonish featuring locally sourced coffee, handmade teas, and live music with garden views.

★★★★★ (805)
Englishtown Ferry (Jersey Cove)

Englishtown Ferry (Jersey Cove)

service · Englishtown

Tiny provincial cable ferry shaving 25 km off the Cabot Trail loop.

★★★★★ (801)
Glenora Distillery

Glenora Distillery

shop · Glenville · $$$

North America's first single-malt whisky distillery, set in a Highland river valley.

★★★★★ (790)
Glenora Distillery’s Washback Pub

Glenora Distillery’s Washback Pub

restaurant · Mabou

Dine on gourmet Nova Scotia cuisine at Glenora's Washback Pub in Mabou Highlands, featuring Glen Breton Rare whisky and live Celtic music.

★★★★★ (790)
Glenora Inn & Distillery

Glenora Inn & Distillery

accommodation · Glenville · $$$

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

★★★★★ (790)
Flavor on the Water

Flavor on the Water

restaurant · Sydney · $$$

Sophisticated waterfront dining with creative Cape Breton seafood.

★★★★★ (785)
Doryman Pub & Grill

Doryman Pub & Grill

restaurant · Chéticamp · $$

Chéticamp's social hub for live Acadian fiddle and a hearty lobster roll.

★★★★★ (779)
The Doryman Pub & Grill

The Doryman Pub & Grill

restaurant · Chéticamp · $$

Saturday-afternoon ceilidh that's been packing them in for decades.

★★★★★ (779)
The Adventure Centre at Inverary Resort

The Adventure Centre at Inverary Resort

attraction · Baddeck

Rent kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles, and pontoon boats at this dockside activity centre on Bras d'Or Lake in Baddeck, with lakeside dining and nightly bonfire

★★★★★ (747)
Cape Smokey Gondola & Adventure Park

Cape Smokey Gondola & Adventure Park

tour · Ingonish Ferry · $$

Year-round gondola, zipline and mountain bike park

★★★★★ (736)
Cape Smokey Holding Ltd. (Ski & Gondola)

Cape Smokey Holding Ltd. (Ski & Gondola)

service · Ingonish Ferry · $$

Cape Breton's only ski hill, with a year-round gondola for big Atlantic views.

★★★★★ (736)
Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay

Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay

accommodation · Baddeck

Stay at this year-round lakeside resort on Bras d'Or Lake in Baddeck, offering waterfront cottages, an indoor pool, spa, and direct access to the Cabot Trail.

★★★★★ (735)
Sobeys Prince Street (Sydney Shopping Centre)

Sobeys Prince Street (Sydney Shopping Centre)

service · Sydney

Full-size Sobeys with pharmacy in central Sydney.

★★★★★ (733)
Harbour Restaurant & Bar

Harbour Restaurant & Bar

restaurant · Petit Étang

Enjoy fresh seafood and pasta at this family-run Chéticamp restaurant overlooking the Cabot Trail with local Acadian hospitality.

★★★★★ (689)
Cabot Cape Breton

Cabot Cape Breton

accommodation · Inverness

Experience world-class golf at two top-100 courses, luxury oceanview accommodations, and upscale dining at this award-winning Cape Breton resort on a mile of

★★★★★ (685)
Cabot Cliffs

Cabot Cliffs

attraction · Inverness

Play Canada's #1 ranked golf course at Cabot Cliffs in Inverness, a walking-only links course carved along dramatic ocean cliffs with stunning coastal views.

★★★★★ (685)
Aucoin Bakery

Aucoin Bakery

restaurant · Chéticamp · $

Three-generation Acadian bakery famous for meat pies and crusty bread.

★★★★★ (680)
The Red Barn

The Red Barn

restaurant · Nyanza

Stop at this historic Nyanza landmark for seafood dining, Cape Breton gifts, and 18-hole mini golf with Highland views on the Cabot Trail.

★★★★★ (652)
Colette’s Family Restaurant

Colette’s Family Restaurant

restaurant · Glace Bay

Visit Colette's Family Restaurant in Glace Bay for homemade breakfast and comfort food with friendly service, hearty portions, and reasonable prices since 200

★★★★★ (651)
Meat Cove Campground

Meat Cove Campground

accommodation · Capstick

Camp at Cape Breton's northernmost tip surrounded by cliffs and bald eagles, with 30 unserviced sites, cabins, and a seafood food truck on-site.

★★★★★ (646)
The Black Spoon Bistro

The Black Spoon Bistro

restaurant · North Sydney

Book a table at The Black Spoon Bistro in North Sydney for elevated comfort food, great drinks, and delectable desserts in a welcoming atmosphere.

★★★★★ (645)
The Chowder House

The Chowder House

restaurant · Neils Harbour

Dine on fresh local seafood at this clifftop restaurant overlooking the ocean on Cape Breton's Cabot Trail in Neil's Harbour.

★★★★★ (645)
Highland Village Living History Tours

Highland Village Living History Tours

tour · Iona · $

Gaelic immersion at an outdoor museum

★★★★★ (639)
Highland Village Museum/Baile nan Gàidheal

Highland Village Museum/Baile nan Gàidheal

attraction · Iona

Explore North America's only living Gaelic history museum on 43 acres in Iona with historic buildings, traditional crafts, and views of Bras d'Or Lake.

★★★★★ (639)
Alexandra’s Pizza

Alexandra’s Pizza

restaurant · Sydney

Order fresh pizza and famous poutine at Alexandra's Pizza on Charlotte Street in Sydney, Cape Breton.

★★★★★ (616)
A Bite of Asia Restaurant

A Bite of Asia Restaurant

restaurant · Sydney

Dine at this new Chinese and Thai restaurant in downtown Sydney offering Cantonese chow mein, kung pao chicken, pad thai, and curries.

★★★★★ (607)
Hotel North

Hotel North

accommodation · North Sydney

Stay at Hotel North overlooking Marine Atlantic Terminal in North Sydney—the closest hotel to the Newfoundland ferry with free parking and oceanview dining.

★★★★★ (600)
Wabo’s Pizza, Sub & Donair

Wabo’s Pizza, Sub & Donair

restaurant · Chéticamp

Order pizza, subs, and donairs at Wabo's in Chéticamp, a year-round pizza shop on the Cabot Trail with dine-in and takeout options.

★★★★★ (589)
Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant

Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant

accommodation · Baddeck

Stay at Trailsman Lodge in Baddeck overlooking Bras d'Or Lakes with waterfront grounds, outdoor pool, and easy access to hiking trails and attractions.

★★★★★ (588)
Papa’s Pub and Eatery

Papa’s Pub and Eatery

restaurant · Port Hawkesbury

Dine at Papa's Pub and Eatery in Port Hawkesbury for Canadian cuisine with modern flair, craft pizzas, and an extensive wine list in a warm atmosphere.

★★★★★ (585)
Naru Sushi

Naru Sushi

restaurant · Sydney

Dine on authentic Japanese sushi and sashimi at Naru Sushi in downtown Sydney, NS, crafted by trained chefs since 2016.

★★★★★ (579)
Mian’s Restaurant

Mian’s Restaurant

restaurant · Sydney

Book a table at Mian's Restaurant in downtown Sydney for authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

★★★★★ (578)
Egypt Falls

Egypt Falls

attraction · Scotsville

Hike to Egypt Falls, an 18-meter waterfall in Upper Margaree, Cape Breton, via a moderate 900m trail with stairs and guide ropes.

★★★★★ (576)
Skyline Trail

Skyline Trail

attraction

Hike the dramatic Skyline Trail in Cape Breton to a headland cliff with eagle views of the Cabot Trail, ocean vistas, and whale-watching opportunities from bo

★★★★★ (554)

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