Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake
A few Gaelic phrases
Cape Breton has the largest Scottish-Gaelic-speaking community outside Scotland. You'll hear it at ceilidhs, see it on signage along the Cabot Trail, and find it in place names everywhere.
Communities in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake
Businesses in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake
Inverary Resort
Four-season lakeside resort in the heart of Baddeck.
Big Spruce Brewing
Certified-organic farmhouse brewery on the shores of the Bras d'Or.
Baddeck Lobster Suppers
All-you-can-eat mussels, chowder, and a whole lobster on the lake.
Lakeside Luxury Domes
Insulated waterfront domes on Bras d'Or Lake
LeVangie's Cabot Cottage & Seaside Cabins
Small seaside cottage and cabin cluster near St. Ann's Bay
River Nest Wilderness Cabins
Five handcrafted glamping cabins by the Cabot Trail
Adventures East Cottages & Campground
Log cabins and campground at Baddeck Inlet
Selkie's Rest
Three lighthouse-themed cottages in downtown Baddeck
Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Twelve waterfront suites on the Bras d'Or shore
Baddeck Inn
3-star · Baddeck
Baddeck Domes
2-star · Baddeck
Ceilidh Country Lodge
2.5-star · Baddeck
Outdoors
Bell Bay Golf Club RV Village
On-course RV sites at one of Canada's top public golf clubs.
Adventures East Campground & Cottages
Family-run campground and cottages just outside Baddeck.
Baddeck Cabot Trail Campground
Full-service campground at the gateway to the Cabot Trail.
Bras d'Or Lakes Campground
The only lakefront campground in Baddeck.
Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre
Mi'kmaw cultural centre on the Bras d'Or Lake with exhibits, restaurant, and live performances.
Eskasoni Cultural Journeys (Goat Island)
Mi'kmaw-guided walking tour on Goat Island showcasing traditional life, food, and storytelling.
Highland Village Museum / Baile nan Gàidheal
Open-air Gaelic heritage museum in Iona telling the story of Cape Breton's Scottish settlers.
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Museum in Baddeck dedicated to the inventor's decades of work at his Bras d'Or Lake estate.
Plaster Provincial Park (day-use)
Day-use park overlooking Plaster Cove on Bras d'Or Lake.
Whycocomagh Provincial Park
Provincial campground on Skye Mountain above Bras d'Or Lake.
Uisge Ban Falls Trail
Easy forest walk to a 15-metre waterfall tucked in a steep mossy gorge.
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Where the inventor lived, worked, and is buried — overlooking Bras d'Or Lake.
Upcoming events
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →
About Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake
What's special about Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake, Cape Breton?
Inland sea region, Alexander Graham Bell country.
Where can you stay in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake?
Notable places to stay in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake include Inverary Resort, Lakeside Luxury Domes, LeVangie's Cabot Cottage & Seaside Cabins, River Nest Wilderness Cabins, Adventures East Cottages & Campground.
Where do locals eat in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake?
Local favourites in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake include Big Spruce Brewing, Baddeck Lobster Suppers.
What hiking trails are in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake?
Trails and lookoffs to know in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake: Uisge Ban Falls Trail.
Are there golf courses in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake?
Yes — Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake has Bell Bay Golf Club, Dundee Resort & Golf Club.
What's happening in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake soon?
Upcoming events in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake include Wednesday Night Ceilidh, Wednesday Night Ceilidh, Wednesday Night Ceilidh, Wednesday Night Ceilidh, Wednesday Night Ceilidh.