A Guide to the Lakeside Retreat at Little Narrows
City/town information
Whycocomagh, is on the eastern edge of the County of Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. The name derives from the Mi'kmaq language and relates to being near the water. In Gaelic it was called Hogamagh
Whycocomagh is your local destination for groceries, snacks, outdoor gear, a pharmacy and gas station. Visit the Co-Op store for groceries and alcohol, the Farmer's Daughter Market for a variety of local goods and know there is a Tim Horton's and gas station right near by. The Home Hardware is a paradise for fishing, water activities and hunting gear and you can find local fishing guides for fishing charters or ice fishing!
Whycocomagh
Whycocomagh, is on the eastern edge of the County of Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. The name derives from the Mi'kmaq language and relates to being near the water. In Gaelic it was called Hogamagh
Whycocomagh is your local destination for groceries, snacks, outdoor gear, a pharmacy and gas station. Visit the Co-Op store for groceries and alcohol, the Farmer's Daughter Market for a variety of local goods and know there is a Tim Horton's and gas station right near by. The Home Hardware is a paradise for fishing, water activities and hunting gear and you can find local fishing guides for fishing charters or ice fishing!
Baddeck is situated in the heart of Cape Breton Island, considered to be the beginning and end of the world famous Cabot Trail. Stretching along the shores of the beautiful Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck is a bustling village that maintains its essence as a quaint community [https://visitbaddeck.com/]
50 locals recommend
Baddeck
Baddeck is situated in the heart of Cape Breton Island, considered to be the beginning and end of the world famous Cabot Trail. Stretching along the shores of the beautiful Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck is a bustling village that maintains its essence as a quaint community [https://visitbaddeck.com/]
Inverness is a community in Inverness County, Canada’s Musical Coast, on the western coastline of Cape Breton Island. With world-class golfing at Cabot, Canada’s Musical Coast is a string of beautiful communities and majestic coastline vistas bound together by musical traditions.
20 locals recommend
Inverness
Inverness is a community in Inverness County, Canada’s Musical Coast, on the western coastline of Cape Breton Island. With world-class golfing at Cabot, Canada’s Musical Coast is a string of beautiful communities and majestic coastline vistas bound together by musical traditions.
Mabou is a small rural community located on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Well known for its living history, Mabou is the place to be if you wish to listen and dance to Celtic Music, immerse yourself in Gaelic Culture, hike one of our many picturesque trails or relax and take in our beachscape. [http://www.mabouvillage.com/]
10 locals recommend
Mabou
Mabou is a small rural community located on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Well known for its living history, Mabou is the place to be if you wish to listen and dance to Celtic Music, immerse yourself in Gaelic Culture, hike one of our many picturesque trails or relax and take in our beachscape. [http://www.mabouvillage.com/]
Sightseeing
One of Canada’s most enchanting places, where the mountains meet the sea.
As you hug the world-famous Cabot Trail coastline you'll wind through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where lush, forested river canyons carve into the ancient plateau, edged by rust-coloured cliffs.
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/cbreton/
55 locals recommend
Cape Breton Highlands National Park Of Canada
37637 Cabot TrailOne of Canada’s most enchanting places, where the mountains meet the sea.
As you hug the world-famous Cabot Trail coastline you'll wind through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where lush, forested river canyons carve into the ancient plateau, edged by rust-coloured cliffs.
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/cbreton/
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
559 Chebucto St
Chimney Corner Beach
Sydney Mines Heritage Museum and Fossil Centre
159 Legatto StMarina and beach close to Port Hood. When it’s lobster season, bring a cooler and purchase lobsters fresh off the fishing boats at the marina.
Murphys Pond Harbour
121 Murphys Pond RoadMarina and beach close to Port Hood. When it’s lobster season, bring a cooler and purchase lobsters fresh off the fishing boats at the marina.
Highland Village Museum
4119 Highway 223Skiing and Winter Activities
Ski Cape Smokey
38696 Cabot Trail RdGolfing
Cabot Cliffs Golf Course
39 Whitman WayBell Bay Golf Club
761 NS-205Cabot Links Golf Course
18 Cabot LnFood scene
You won't believe the seafood chowder! Don't miss it.
12 locals recommend
Charlene's Bayside Restaurant and Cafe
9816 NS-105You won't believe the seafood chowder! Don't miss it.
Darby's Old Church Kitchen
2689 NS-223Pizza in Cape Breton?! Yes - it's fantastic.
Live music on the weekends. Call before you go to see what's happening.
8 locals recommend
The Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill
4115 NS-223Live music on the weekends. Call before you go to see what's happening.
Baddeck Lobster Suppers
17 Ross StLobster, one of the most wonderful things on the planet.
Big Spruce Brewing
64 Yankee Line RdRecognized as the first single malt whisky distillery in North America
50 locals recommend
Glenora Inn and Distillery
13727 Highway 19Recognized as the first single malt whisky distillery in North America
The Farmer's Daughter Country Market
9393 NS-105Guests love going here as a breakfast option as well as the pizza and fish and chips!
Wheelhouse Café
Guests love going here as a breakfast option as well as the pizza and fish and chips!