Inverness & Western Shore
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.
Businesses in Inverness & Western Shore
Red Shoe Pub
Live Cape Breton music seven nights a week. Owned by the Rankin Sisters.
Archer's Edge Luxury Camping
Self-contained glamping domes on the Ceilidh Trail
Lakeland Cottages
Mixed cottages and chalet at Broad Cove near Inverness
Cape Breton Villas
Luxury villas seconds from Cabot Cape Breton golf
Northeast Cove Geodomes
Four waterfront geodomes on Mabou Harbour
Ceilidh Cottages
Five family cottages with an outdoor pool in West Mabou
Fair Isle Motel
2.5-star · Whycocomagh
Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
Community hospital serving Inverness, Mabou and the Ceilidh Trail.
Inverness Guardian Pharmacy
Inverness's main pharmacy on Central Avenue, near Cabot Links.
Shean Co-op (Inverness)
Inverness's main grocery store, a short walk from the famous boardwalk and beach.
Route 19 Brewing
Inverness microbrewery anchoring the Ceilidh Trail's craft beer scene.
Duncreigan Country Inn
Refined country inn overlooking Mabou Harbour, walking distance to the Red Shoe.
Outdoors
Inverness Beach Village
Cottage and RV resort along Inverness's sandy beach.
MacLeod's Beach Campsite
150-site beachfront resort campground in Dunvegan.
Ceilidh Trail
Coastal Route 19 from Port Hastings to Margaree, the heart of Cape Breton Gaelic music country.
Margaree Harbour Lighthouse
Compact lighthouse at the mouth of the Margaree River where it meets the Gulf.
Port Hood Beach
Long warm-water beach looking out to Henry Island and Port Hood Island.
West Mabou Beach
Quiet provincial beach with dunes, salt marsh, and warm Gulf swimming.
Cape Mabou Highlands Trails
Network of community-maintained ridge and shoreline trails high above the Northumberland Strait.
Inverness Beach
Long sandy Gulf beach with warm water, dunes, and a wooden boardwalk into town.
Upcoming events
Glenora Distillery Tours & Tastings
Daily tours and tastings at North America's first single malt distillery.
With a Little Help from Our Friends: A Beatles Recollection
Join this group of passionate fundraisers as they put on a show to save their Community Hall. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS: A…Read more →
Red Shoe Pub Music Nights
Nightly Cape Breton music in Mabou.
J.P. Cormier
Cape Breton legend JP Cormier delivers masterful guitar, fiddle, and stories—an unforgettable night of Celtic roots and energy. JP Cormier…Read more →
KitchenFest! / Feis a' Chidsin
A week of Cape Breton kitchen parties and Gaelic culture.
Central Park Ceilidhs 2025
Free outdoor ceilidhs in Central Park, Port Hood — fiddle, songs and step dancing all summer long.
Twilight Tales Historic Walking Tours
Lantern-lit historic walking tours through Port Hood — stories of shipwrecks, settlers and characters from the village past.
Broad Cove Scottish Concert
Cape Breton's longest-running Scottish concert.
About Inverness & Western Shore
What's special about Inverness & Western Shore, Cape Breton?
Beaches, links golf, Cape Mabou Highlands.
Where can you stay in Inverness & Western Shore?
Notable places to stay in Inverness & Western Shore include Archer's Edge Luxury Camping, Lakeland Cottages, Cape Breton Villas, Northeast Cove Geodomes, Ceilidh Cottages.
Where do locals eat in Inverness & Western Shore?
Local favourites in Inverness & Western Shore include Red Shoe Pub, Route 19 Brewing.
What hiking trails are in Inverness & Western Shore?
Trails and lookoffs to know in Inverness & Western Shore: Cape Mabou Highlands Trails.
Are there golf courses in Inverness & Western Shore?
Yes — Inverness & Western Shore has Cabot Links, Cabot Cliffs.
What's happening in Inverness & Western Shore soon?
Upcoming events in Inverness & Western Shore include Glenora Distillery Tours & Tastings, With a Little Help from Our Friends: A Beatles Recollection, Red Shoe Pub Music Nights, J.P. Cormier, KitchenFest! / Feis a' Chidsin.