Attractions
Canso Canal and Causeway National Historic Site
Glenora Inn and Distillery
The Glenora Inn & Distillery is North America’s 1st and only Single Malt Whisky Distillery
Glenora Inn and Distillery mixes lodging with the making of single malt whisky. Lodging is in rooms or log cabins nestled on a forested hillside. Glenora Distillers, producer of Canada’s Most Famous Single Malt Whisky,Glen Breton, is pleased to announce that the whiskies of Glenora have been accorded highest awards in a series of international competitions: Battle of the Glen, our Special Edition Glen Breton 15-Year Old commemorating the final victory of Glenora in a nine-year contest to register Glen Breton as our flagship trade mark won Gold Medal at the competition.
http://www.glenoradistillery.com 902-258-2662
Inverness Boardwalk & Beach
Inverness Beach. Between trails & tunes, Inverness village has a kilometers long sandy beach great for a swimming break. The beach also offers up a weathered glass collectors heaven. The Inverness Boardwalk parallels this warm water beach offering spectacular views of the shores of Inverness, Margaree Island, the Banks of Cape Mabou, and the world class Cabot Links golf course.
For local history of this former coal mining town (until 1957), visit the Inverness Miner’s Museum with photos, paintings, tales from town history and mockups of a miner’s life at work and home.
Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre is a first stop for intro to Cape Breton Music. Local musicians offer up traditional Scottish and celtic music, song and dance of Cape Breton. The Centre features a museum featuring live demonstrations and interpretation. There is a restaurant, gift shop and daily noontime Ceilidh’s (pronounced Kay-Lee, a gaelic word for kitchen party) Listen to our musicians explain and play such tunes as marches, strathbays,jigs, and reels. Watch them step-dance to the music! CMIC also hosts an Archive Dept working to collect, preserve and promote the Celtic Music of Cape Breton Island. Celtic Music Interpretive Centre 902-787-2708 www.celticmusicsite.com