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eilidh” (kay-lee) is Gaelic for “gathering,” and a journey along the Ceilidh Trail (Route 19) by vehicle, or the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail by bike, offers an opportunity to experience the true meaning of the word. Both routes run parallel to the ocean and connect the communities and attractions along the way.

Meet the locals by stopping into the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre or The Red Shoe Pub for some live music and dancing (see pages 152 & 153), and enjoy a delicious meal at The Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro overlooking the ocean in Port Hood. Don’t forget to say “hello” to artist Ann Schroeder at her oceanfront studio and peruse her beautiful hand-painted quilts and silk scarves (see page 152) . A trip to Mabou wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Mabou Farmers’ Market, where over 40 vendors offer up delicious food, beautiful jewellery and art, produce, and, of course, live music. For the golfer in your group, visit the renowned and scenic Cabot Links or the recently opened Cabot Cliffs, named the best new golf course in North America by Golf Digest, both in Inverness (see page 153). This region has long been a melting pot for Celtic, Acadian, and First Nations people. Nowhere is this more evident than at the state-of-the-art performance facility, Strathspey Place, where the music, dance, and folklore of these cultures are celebrated (see page 152).

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Unexpected Discoveries Galloping Cows Fine Foods, Port Hood This culinary delight offers hand-crafted preserves that were featured at the Golden Globes, the Oscars, and the Toronto International Film Festival. Create your own gift basket of favourites, such as blueberryrhubarb jam and brandy cranberry marmalade (see page 152).

Delight your palate with a tour and tasting Glenora Distillery, Glenville Canada’s only distiller of single-malt whisky is cradled in a glen in the picturesque Mabou Highlands. Enjoy a tour of the distillery, followed by a taste of Glen Breton Rare whisky—the closest to authentic Scotch outside of Scotland. The Glenora Pub also has traditional ceilidhs twice a day, so don’t forget your dancing shoes! (see page 152)

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Glenora Distillery (see page 152)

Not-To-Be-Missed Experiences This area is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. The following suggestions offer you the quintessential Ceilidh Trail experience; see page 152 for details on these and other area attractions. Tune in to Cape Breton music

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Take in a cultural performance Strathspey Place, Mabou At this state-of-the-art performing arts centre, Cape Breton’s rich diversified culture is celebrated through Celtic music and the music, dance, and folklore of the Acadian and First Nations communities (see page 152).

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Gillis Lobster Tours & Charter Join local fisherman Danny Gillis for a tour around Port Hood Island to learn about the local fishery and find out how to haul a lobster trap and jig mackerel. As you enjoy the stunning vistas of rolling hills, Danny will add to the splendour by playing some local fiddle tunes (see page 205).

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Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique Take an interactive journey through samples of song, stories, dance, and bagpipe and fiddle music. Interpretive media displays let you try your hand at a fiddle tune or learn how to step-dance (see page 152).

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Outdoor Adventures Whether you’re cycling our oceanside trail or discovering the communities and sandy beaches nestled among the rolling hills, the natural environment of this region is best seen at a slower pace. So, park your car to check out some of these gems, or turn to page 153 for complete listings. Golf at Canada’s only authentic links course

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Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf courses at Cabot Links Resort, Inverness With golf greens sculpted around sand dunes and ocean views offered at each of the 18 holes, Cabot Links is the recipient of continuous accolades, including SCOREGolf’s ranking as the #1 course in Canada in 2015. Enjoy fine dining at Panorama or casual pub fare at the Cabot Links Public House. The newly opened Cabot Cliffs, nearby, was designed by two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore and was named the Best New Course for 2015 by Golf Digest and debuted at #19 on its list of the World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Referred to as the “Pebble Beach of Canada” by Links Magazine, the course, set along the picturesque rugged seaside cliffs of western Cape Breton, features an unusual configuration of six par-threes, six par-fours and six par-fives (see page 153).

various entry points between Port Hastings and Inverness This 92-kilometre multi-use trail winds through the communities of Judique, Port Hood, Mabou, and Inverness. Along the way, you’ll find active fishing harbours, beaches, exhilarating views, museums, restaurants, and accommodations. Include the trail in a multi-day cycling or trekking itinerary, or just stop for an hour or two to take in the natural beauty of this area. Bike rentals and shuttle service are available at Eagle Eye Outfitters in Inverness (see pages 153 & 206).

Walk and swim at Inverness Beach Enjoy a walk along the 1.5 kilometres of soft sand or a refreshing saltwater swim in the warm waters. This beach is supervised throughout the summer months. Grab an ice cream cone from the canteen and stroll the boardwalk along the coast and into downtown

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Cape Breton Island Entry Area (up to 20 km radius) for other listings in this area, see pages 137 and 187.

Port Hastings Cape Breton Causeway Inn "pcc $81–108, XP $10 21 Old Victoria Rd 902-625-0460, 877-525-4777 [email protected] www.capebretoncausewayinn.com Motel • Jul 1–Nov 1 See ad p. 154.

Capeway Motel

pccc $65–95 84 Hwy 19 902-625-2524 [email protected] www.capewayproperties.com/motel.htm Motel • May 1–Aug 31

Hearthstone Inn

"pccc $79–139, XP $10 388 Hwy 4 902-625-2480, 800-422-8025 www.hearthstonehospitality.ca Motel • Year-round

Skye Lodge

cc $85–119, XP $10 160 Hwy 4 902-625-1300, 888-832-7593 [email protected] www.skyelodge.com Motel • Year-round See ad p. 154.

Troy Capeway Country Bed & Breakfast p,cccc $85–95 64 MacIsaac Rd 902-625-5627 [email protected] www.capewayproperties.com/bandb.htm B&B • May 1–Oct 31

Chisholm’s of Troy Coastal Cottages "qcccc $99–189 1327 Hwy 19 902-625-3285, 877-626-3285 www.chisholmscottages.com

15 hilltop cottages with 4-pc bath, fireplace, cathedral ceiling, covered deck, BBQ. 4 suites (K,Q) in century barn. Panoramic ocean and mountain views. Access to coastal trail. Cottage, Tourist Home • Year-round

Marg’s Bed and Breakfast p. $70, XP $5; no tax 1142 Hwy 19 902-625-2401 [email protected] B&B • May 1–Oct 27

pccd $85–120, XP $10 719 Hwy 19 902-625-1684 [email protected] www.troycottages.ca Cottage • Jun 1–Oct 31 End of Cape breton Island entry Area

Craigmore Marcella’s House Rental

pccc $850 weekly 2766 Hwy 19 902-625-3701 [email protected] www.cottagecountry.com/listings/169576 Vac. Home • Jun 15–Oct 31

Duncreigan Country Inn of Mabou qccccd $135–195, XP $20 11409 Hwy 19 902-945-2207, 800-840-2207 [email protected] www.duncreigan.ca B&B Inn • Year-round

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Mabou River Inn

q,cccc/cccd. $105–170, 19 Southwest Ridge Rd XP $10 902-945-2356, 888-627-9744 www.mabouriverinn.com Apt., Inn • May 1–Oct 31

Mabou Harbour MacEachern’s Cove Cottage q. $700 weekly 611 Mabou Harbour Rd

Port Hood 902-457-6953 Haus Treuburg Country Inn & Cottages [email protected] ,cccc $109–219 www.vrbo.com/421575 175 Main St 902-787-2116, 877-787-2116 [email protected] www.haustreuburg.com Cottage, Inn • Apr 1–Nov 30

Hebridean Motel

pccd. $95–109, XP $10 39 Company Rd 902-787-3214 [email protected] Motel • Year-round

Hillcrest Hall Country Inn "qcccc $90–180, XP $10 24 Main St 902-787-2211, 888-434-4255 www.hillcresthall.com B&B Inn • Jun 20–Oct 19

Lighthouse Cottages

"qccc $115–159, XP $15 8537 Hwy 19 902-787-3345 [email protected] www.lighthouse-cottages.com Cottage • May 15–Oct 31

Marble Hill Oasis Vacation Rental ccccd/cccc. $800 weekly 739 Marble Hill Rd 902-227-5413 [email protected] Apt., B&B • Year-round

The Fiddle and The Sea B&B "qccccd $95–110, XP $15 109 High Rd 902-631-5980 [email protected] www.thefiddleandthesea.com B&B • Year-round

Mabou & Area (up to 20 km radius) Mabou Ceilidh Cottages and Campground q,cccd $169 1425 Rocky Ridge Rd 902-945-2992, 888-854-6260 [email protected] www.ceilidhcottages.ca

5 A/C 2-bdrm H cottages (Q), 4-pc bath. Tennis court, laundromat. Campground also on site. Cottage • Jun 1–Oct 15

Cottage • May 1–Sep 1

Glendyer Inn at Glendyer

qcccc $110–140, XP $20 356 Smithville Rd 902-945-2345 [email protected] www.innatglendyer.com B&B • Year-round

Inverness & Area (up to 20 km radius) Glenville Glenora Inn & Distillery qcccd/cccc $140–335, XP $10 13727 Hwy 19 902-258-2662, 800-839-0491 [email protected] www.glenoradistillery.com/inn.htm Cottage, Inn • May 12–Oct 29 See ad p. 154.

West Lake Ainslie Tulloch Inn

qcccc. $100–140, XP $20 2795 West Lake Ainslie Rd 902-258-3194, 866-707-4300 [email protected] www.tulloch-inn.ca Inn • Year-round

Inverness Banks Road Vacation Home Rental pcccc $2300 weekly 304 Broad Cove Banks Rd 610-821-5281 [email protected] www.flipkey.com/inverness-vacationrentals/p244254 Vac. Home • Jun 15–Oct 15

Cabot Links Resort

p. 8 Cabot Lane 855-652-2268 [email protected] www.cabotlinks.com/lodging Resort • May 6–Nov 1

Accommodations

Accommodations All properties listed have been licensed by the Province of Nova Scotia and approved by at least one of three recognized quality programs (Canada Select, NS Approved, CAA/AAA) to ensure that they are clean and comfortable. Most rates are shown as daily rates. For a key to other codes and symbols, see page 2.

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Communities are listed in order as found when travelling through the region on the Scenic Travelway roads.

$235–315

Dusky Diamonds Bed & Breakfast q. $80–100; no tax 21 Beach No 1 Rd 902-258-5225 [email protected] B&B • Year-round

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Inverness Beach Village

p. $120–200 50 Beach Village Rd 902-258-2653 [email protected] www.macleods.com/beach-village.html Cottage • Jun 1–Oct 18

Broad Cove MacLeod Inn

qcccd 30 Broad Cove Marsh Rd 902-258-3360 [email protected] www.macleods.com B&B Inn • Jun 15–Oct 20

$130–165

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Campgrounds / Attractions / Galleries, Shops, Artists & Artisans

Chimney Corner Chimney Corner Coastal Cottages "qcccc $175–325 2581 Shore Rd 902-235-2104, 888-211-9061 [email protected] www.chimneycornercottages.ca Cottage • Jun 1–Oct 15

All campgrounds listed have been approved by CampingSelect and/or NS Approved to ensure that they meet the required standards. For a key to symbols and codes, see page 2.

Port Hood Sunset Sands RV Park

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p. 45 Wharf Rd 902-787-2207, 888-855-7263 [email protected] www.sunsetsands.ca May 15–Oct 20

Mabou Ceilidh Cottages and Campground ,ccd[F]cd[R] $30–42 1425 Rocky Ridge Rd 902-945-2992, 888-854-6260 [email protected] www.ceilidhcottages.ca May 20–Oct 17

Judique Celtic Music Interpretive Centre 5471 Hwy 19 902-787-2708 [email protected] www.celticmusiccentre.com Admission: $ • Jun 2–Oct 19 •W

8095 Hwy 19 902-787-2244 [email protected] www.chesticoplace.com Admission: $ • Jun 1–Aug 31 •W

Port Hood Galloping Cows Fine Foods 59 Justin Rd 902-787-3484, 888-552-8811 [email protected] www.gallopingcows.com May 1–Oct 20 •;

Mabou An Drochaid (The Bridge) 11513 Hwy 19 902-945-2311 [email protected] Jun 28–Aug 28 •W

Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine 45 Southwest Ridge Rd 902-945-2221 Year-round •W

Strathspey Place $28–34

2457 Hwy 395 902-756-2790 [email protected] www.mackinnonscampground.ca May 1–Oct 15

Inverness Inverness Beach Village

p. $35–40 50 Inverness Beach Village Rd 902-258-2653 [email protected] www.macleods.com/beachvillage.html Jun 15–Oct 18

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Port Hastings Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives

Harbourview Chestico Museum & Historical Society

Campgrounds

Dunvegan MacLeod’s Beach Campsite

This category includes national parks, historic sites, museums, and other attractions. See also listings under Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans; Outdoors; and Trails. For a key to symbols and codes, see page 2.

24 Hwy 19 902-625-1295 [email protected] www.porthastingsmuseum.ca Admission: $ • Jun 15–Oct 15 •W

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p. $35–40 1485 Broad Cove Marsh Rd 902-258-2433 www.macleods.com/campsite.html Jun 10–Oct 5

11156 Hwy 19 902-945-5300 [email protected] www.strathspeyplace.com Admission: $ • Year-round •W

Glenville Glenora Distillery

13727 Hwy 19 902-258-2662, 800-839-0491 [email protected] www.glenoradistillery.com/distillery.htm Admission: $ • May 8–Oct 24 •; See ad p. 154.

East Lake Ainslie MacDonald House Museum

3458 Hwy 395 902-258-3317 [email protected] www.seasidehighspeed.com/~p.maclean Admission: $ • Jun 30–Aug 31 •;

Inverness Inverness Miners’ Museum

62 Lower Railway St 902-258-3822 www.inverness-ns.ca/inverness-minersmuseum.html Jun 15–Sep 30 •W

Inverness Raceway

112 Forest St 902-258-3315 [email protected] Year-round •W

GAlleries, shops, Artists & Artisans These listings identify some of the artisans in the region and some galleries and shops whose products are primarily made in Nova Scotia. The “Open Studio” designation identifies artisans who open their personal studios to the public so you can watch them work.

Port Hastings Artisans Collective

24 Hwy 19 902-625-1295 [email protected] Media: Fibre, wood • Jun 15–Oct 15 •W

Mabou Mabou Village Gallery

11511 Main St 902-945-2060 [email protected] Media: Paintings & prints, photography Jun 20–Oct 20 •;

Mabou Harbour Ann Schroeder Studio – Fine Art Quilts 1422 Mabou Harbour Rd 902-945-2744 [email protected] www.annschroederstudio.com Open Studio Artisan • Media: Fibre Year-round •;

East Lake Ainslie Nature Lost and Found

2984 Hwy 395 902-623-2478 [email protected] www.naturelostandfound.weebly.com Media: Multiple media • May 1–Nov 30 •W

Inverness Doug Fraser Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden

178 Loch Ban Rd 902-258-2455 [email protected] www.dougfraserart.com Open Studio Artisan Media: Paintings & prints • Year-round •;

Inverness County Centre for the Arts 16080 Hwy 19 902-258-2533 [email protected] www.invernessarts.ca Media: Multiple media • May 15–Oct 24 •W

Tears of Glass

25 Beach No 1 Rd 902-258-2928 [email protected] www.tearsofglass.ca Media: Glass • Year-round

Restaurants For more extensive information, pick up a copy of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia’s Dine Nova Scotia or Taste of Nova Scotia’s Culinary Adventure Guide. Also visit edining.ca and tasteofnovascotia.com. See page 2 for a key to the symbols and codes.

Judique Celtic Music Interpretive Centre Pub 5471 Hwy 19 902-787-2708 [email protected] www.celticmusiccentre.com Type: Informal, pub Specialty: Sandwiches, seafood Licensed • Jun 20–Oct 16 •NW

Mabou Red Shoe Pub

11533 Hwy 19 902-945-2996 [email protected] www.redshoepub.com Type: Lounge, pub Specialty: Sandwiches, seafood Licensed • May 29–Oct 19 •NW

Glenville Glenora Inn Dining Room and Pub

13727 Hwy 19 902-258-2662, 800-839-0491 [email protected] www.glenoradistillery.com Type: Gourmet, informal Specialty: Canadian, seafood Licensed • May 14–Oct 24 •NW

Inverness Cabot Bar

8 Cabot Lane 902-258-4653, 855-652-2268 [email protected] www.cabotlinks.com/dining Type: Informal, pub Specialty: Canadian, seafood Licensed • May 6–Oct 27 •NW

Cabot Public House

10 Beach No 2 Rd 902-258-3933, 855-652-2268 [email protected] www.cabotlinks.com/dining Specialty: Canadian, pizza/burgers Licensed • Year-round •NW

outdoors These listings identify some of the outdoor activ­ ities available in the province. Many activities are seasonal and/or weather-dependent; please confirm open dates when making plans and always keep safety in mind.

Port Hood Port Hood Beach

40 Court St www.nsls.ns.ca/port-hood-beach Category: Supervised Beaches Jul 1–Aug 25

Port Hood Beach Provincial Park v 8657 Hwy 19 www.novascotiaparks.ca Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10 •W Mabou Mabou Provincial Park v

11925 Hwy 19 www.novascotiaparks.ca Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10

West Mabou Beach Provincial Park v

1757 Little Mabou Rd www.novascotiaparks.ca Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10

East Lake Ainslie Trout Brook Provincial Park v

2535 Hwy 395 www.novascotiaparks.ca Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10

Inverness Cabot Links Resort – Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs Golf Courses

8 Cabot Lane 902-258-4653, 855-652-2268 [email protected] www.cabotlinks.com Category: Golf Courses • May 6–Nov 1 •W

Eagle Eye Outfitters

15860 Central Ave 902-258-5893 [email protected] www.eagleeyeoutfitters.ca Category: Equipment RentalsYK}f May 15–Oct 15

Inverness Beach

158 Beach No 1 Rd www.nsls.ns.ca/inverness-beach Category: Supervised Beaches • Jul 1–Aug 25

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Although used primarily as walking and hiking trails, Nova Scotia’s trails may also be used for other activities, which are identified by the symbols shown. Most trails are available for use year-round, but in winter may not provide maintenance or parking; use discretion. Trail maps and information can also be found at trails.gov.ns.ca and novatrails.com.

Port Hastings Celtic Shores Coastal Trail

92 km

Troy Ceilidh Coastal Trail

22 km

Port Hastings to Inverness [email protected] www.celticshores.ca Trail Uses: YK>LSsy Year-round •W

(part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)

Port Hastings to Long Point, 71 Hwy 104 Trail Uses: YK>LSsy Year-round

Judique Judique Flyer Trail

19 km

(part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)

Long Point to Little Judique Harbour, 5930 Hwy 19 Trail Uses: K>LSsy Year-round •W

Port Hood Chestico Trail

17 km

(part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)

Little Judique Harbour to Mabou River, 8667 Hwy 19 Trail Uses: YK>LSsy Year-round •W

Mabou Mabou Rivers Trail

19.5 km

(part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)

Mabou River to Blackstone, 11040 Hwy 19 Trail Uses: YK>LSsy Year-round •W

Inverness Celtic Shores Coastal Trail

92 km

Inverness Shean Trail

16 km

Inverness to Port Hastings [email protected] www.celticshores.ca Trail Uses: YK>LSsy Year-round •W (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)

Blackstone to Inverness, Beach No 1 Rd Trail Uses: YK>LSsy Year-round •W

Restaurants / Outdoors / Trails

19 MacIsaac St 902-258-2312 [email protected] Media: Paintings & prints Jul 15–Oct 15 • ;

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8 Cabot Lane 902-258-3937, 855-652-2268 [email protected] www.cabotlinks.com/dining Type: Fine dining, gourmet Specialty: Canadian, seafood Licensed • May 6–Oct 27 •N;

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