Cape Blue Cottage Guide Book
Sightseeing
The schnitzel and spätzle with jaeger sauce is amazing. Wash it down with an awesome cocktail or beer.
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Steinhart Distillery
5963 NS-245The schnitzel and spätzle with jaeger sauce is amazing. Wash it down with an awesome cocktail or beer.
Hiking and bike trails in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter.
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Keppoch Mountain
193 Keppoch RdHiking and bike trails in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter.
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Glenora Inn and Distillery
13727 Highway 19For the whiskey lover.
Sherbrooke Village
42 Main StLovely drive on highway 7 to this historical destination.
If your into local theatre check this one out.
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Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre
5015 Chapel SquareIf your into local theatre check this one out.
Antigonish Landing
Great hiking trail.
Cape George Point Lighthouse
152 Lighthouse RdGreat scenic hiking trails
Skyline Trail
Scenic hike on the Cabot trail
Check out the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Lots of local shops and eateries.
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Baddeck
Check out the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Lots of local shops and eateries.
Spend the day exploring the rich history.
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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
259 Park Service RoadSpend the day exploring the rich history.
Meat Cove
A must see.
Half Cocked Brewing Company
1290 NS-245Coldstream Clear Distillery
25 NS-4Old Barn Galleries & Gardens
71 Melanson RdLocal wildlife photographer Rodney Tate and artist Carol Rivoire.
Head down to check out the fishing boats. Fish for mackerel off the wharf. See the oyster lease just across the other side. Head down just before sunrise to watch the sun come up over Cape Breton.
1891 Havre Boucher Rd
1891 Havre Boucher RoadHead down to check out the fishing boats. Fish for mackerel off the wharf. See the oyster lease just across the other side. Head down just before sunrise to watch the sun come up over Cape Breton.
Ballantyne's Cove Tuna Interpretive Centre
57 Ballantynes Cove Wharf RdOne of our favorite little harbors.
92km multi use shoreline trail. Lot's to explore. Many trail heads along the way so you can explore different sections without having to do the whole trail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EM-KVywq5o
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Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, Troy, NS
Celtic Shores Coastal Trail92km multi use shoreline trail. Lot's to explore. Many trail heads along the way so you can explore different sections without having to do the whole trail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EM-KVywq5o
We haven't tried this yet but looks like a lot of fun.
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Mike's E Bikes
10015 Nova Scotia Trunk 19We haven't tried this yet but looks like a lot of fun.
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Food scene
Probably the best little café in the area. Well worth a side trip or a perfect mid day trip stop while exploring the Cabot trail. Soups, sandwiches and salads and fresh baking.
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Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery
6289 Cabot Trail RdProbably the best little café in the area. Well worth a side trip or a perfect mid day trip stop while exploring the Cabot trail. Soups, sandwiches and salads and fresh baking.
Great atmosphere, food and beverage. Check with them for live music schedule.
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The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery
76 College StGreat atmosphere, food and beverage. Check with them for live music schedule.
Small community grocer where can can find your staples and fresh baking. Family business that has been an anchor in the community. Help support them as these little grocers are becoming a rare breed. In Havre Boucher 10 minutes from the cottage.
Gary's Groceries
12557 NS-4Small community grocer where can can find your staples and fresh baking. Family business that has been an anchor in the community. Help support them as these little grocers are becoming a rare breed. In Havre Boucher 10 minutes from the cottage.
Petro-Canada
10125 NS-4Fuel and groceries with an NSLC shop.
Brownstone Restaurant
244 Main StGreat patio and the food is awesome too.
Miller's
717 Reeves StGreat food and an amazing patio for those hot summer afternoons.
The Wheel Pizza & Sub Shop
382 Main StGreat pizza and subs.
Snow Queen Leisure World
Nova Scotia 104Great burgers and shakes!
The Waffle Bus Stop
18 College StBest waffle sandwiches anywhere.
Koala Cone
194 Main StDid anyone say ice-cream?
Great chicken sandwich made with local free range chicken.
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The Tall And Small Cafe
342 Main StGreat chicken sandwich made with local free range chicken.
Some of the best pub food around. Check with them for their live music schedule.
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The Red Shoe
11573 Nova Scotia Trunk 19Some of the best pub food around. Check with them for their live music schedule.
Mabou Farmers Market
186 Mabou Harbour RdGreat Sunday market with lots to offer.
Antigonish Farmer's Market
20 Exhibition LnSaturdays 8:30 - 1pm
Merigomish School House Community Centre
1682 Shore RdFarmers market Sundays 10am - 1pm
Great ready to eat homestyle meals, fresh and frozen. Salads, soups and hummus. We always have some on hand for those busy days when you don't feel like cooking.
Fresh Food Matters
133 Church StreetGreat ready to eat homestyle meals, fresh and frozen. Salads, soups and hummus. We always have some on hand for those busy days when you don't feel like cooking.
Baking and ready to go meals. The Flora buns are awesome.
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The Farmer's Daughter Country Market
9393 NS-105Baking and ready to go meals. The Flora buns are awesome.
Isle Madam, a great little island to explore and a great little coffee shop to grab a snack or some lunch.
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La Goelette a Pepe
2393 NS-206Isle Madam, a great little island to explore and a great little coffee shop to grab a snack or some lunch.
A-1 Pizza
305 Reeves StreetGreat pizza in Port Hawkesbury
Great little grocer with lots to offer. Worth the drive.
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Hart's Of Boylston General Store
11771 NS-16Great little grocer with lots to offer. Worth the drive.
Fresh fish, muscles, meats, produce and baked goods. Great little market promoting local products.
Back East at Home
Fresh fish, muscles, meats, produce and baked goods. Great little market promoting local products.
Golfing
Cabot Links Golf Course
18 Cabot LnPremier coarse on the ocean.
Dundee Golf Club
2750 W Bay RdGreat course
Golf Club Road
Golf Club RoadGreat local course in Antigonish, get a day pass and golf till you drop.
Beaches
Inverness
Great beach for collecting sea glass.
Pomquet Beach Provincial Park
432 Pomquet Beach RdSpend the day here.
Cape Jack
You can walk to this beach along the shore in front of the cottage, head north.
Port Hood
Five sandy beaches to explore
Stop by the Red Shoe Pub afterwards for a bite and a beverage.
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West Mabou Beach
1757 Little Mabou RoadStop by the Red Shoe Pub afterwards for a bite and a beverage.
Bayfield Beach Provincial Park
151 Bayfield Beach RdMelmerby Beach NS
Port Shoreham
Tor Bay Provincial Park
650 Tor Bay Branch RdOn the open Atlantic.
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Secret beach, not too many go down to this special beach. Park at the end of Old Ferry Road.
You'll most likely have the beach to yourself. Spend a quiet afternoon on your own private beach.
Barrios Beach
You'll most likely have the beach to yourself. Spend a quiet afternoon on your own private beach.
Head down for a swim and then grab something to eat at the Dancing Goat
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Chimney Corner Beach
Head down for a swim and then grab something to eat at the Dancing Goat