Start your day with a stroll along Water Street and the Boardwalk, leading to the Baddeck Community Wharf and public green space. Don’t miss the shops and restaurants on Chebucto Street and pop into the Visitor Information Centre for more things to do in our Village.
- Welcome to the Bras d’Or
- Pjilita’q ula Pitu’paq
- Fàilte oirbh dha ‘n Bhras d’Or
- Bien venue au Bras d’Or
The Bras d‘Or Lakes cover over 3,500 km2 of forest and watery ecosystems in the centre of Cape Breton Island. The Lakes and Watershed were declared the Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Reserve, a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) site, in 2011.
We are proud to tour waters that have been recognized for their research potential and preservation. We honour those that lived off these waters before us, specifically the Mi’kmaq.
You might also enjoy:
- Golfing at the Bell Bay Golf Club or Baddeck Forks Golf Course
- Driving the scenic Big Baddeck loop
- Hiking at Uisge Ban Falls or the local Nicholson Trail
- Alexander Graham Bell museum, a must-visit experience before or after your cruise on the WinStar
Baddeck has cuisine from food trucks to five star restaurants. Here are some local favourites
- Inverary Resort
- Stand & Stuff Your Face
- Bras d’Or Yacht Club
- Lynnwood Inn
- Baddeck Lobster Suppers
- Telegraph House
- The Freight Shed
- Cabot Trail Motel
- Bean There cafe
- Highwheeler Cafe
- Toms Pizza
- Big Spruce Brewery
- and more…
Baddeck has worthwhile, quaint places to pop in and browse.
- Celtic Gifts & Tartans
- Aphrodite Gift Shop
- Pachouli Boutique
- The Antiques Boutique
- The Flying Kite
From annual events to nightly activities, plan your trip to Baddeck around a cultural experience.
- Cabot Trail Relay Race
- Weekly Farmer’s Markets
- Festiville Baddeck and community street markets
- Live music at Inverary Resort
- Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs
- Bras d’Or Yacht Club Regatta
- Celtic Colours International Music Festival
Baddeck boasts more than 600 rooms for our visitors. You’re sure to find something that meets your budget and needs!
- Lynwood Inn
- Inverary Resort
- Telegraph House
- Broadwater Inn & Cottages
- Cabot Trail Motel
- Auberge Gisele’s Inn
- Silver Dart Lodge
- BnBs and Air BnB options
Tour Highlights
And of course, there’s our own Amoeba Tours on the WinStar. Embark on an adventure tour of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that is the Bras d’Or Lakes when you visit Cape Breton. Our crew will educate you on the salt water lake on which we sail, and the history of Baddeck, including Alexander Graham Bell’s summer mansion and Beinn Breagh property.
- Bookings & Inquiries: info@amoebatours.com | 902 295 0414 | Captain John Bryson: 902-295-7780
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