Fiddlesticks and Salty Vines guidebook
Sightseeing
Troy Station is a perfect place for a trail walk, for beach combing along side trail, or starting your cycling journey between Troy and Inverness!
Troy
Troy Station is a perfect place for a trail walk, for beach combing along side trail, or starting your cycling journey between Troy and Inverness!
Gorgeous beach less than 10 minutes drive from Fiddlesticks. Park at the Creighnish Community Centre along the Ceilidh Trail and stroll about 0.5km back to the first dirt road on your right to find this treasure of sea and stone.
Creignish
Gorgeous beach less than 10 minutes drive from Fiddlesticks. Park at the Creighnish Community Centre along the Ceilidh Trail and stroll about 0.5km back to the first dirt road on your right to find this treasure of sea and stone.
Port Hawkesbury is 5 kms from Fiddlesticks where you have easy access to the Civic Centre, grocery stores, shops, food venues and the gorgeous system of over 10kms of interconnected hiking/running trails
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Port Hawkesbury
Port Hawkesbury is 5 kms from Fiddlesticks where you have easy access to the Civic Centre, grocery stores, shops, food venues and the gorgeous system of over 10kms of interconnected hiking/running trails
Inverness is an easy 50 minute drive up along the coast. Spectacular beach with lifeguards, surf and soft sand. Amazing for gathering mermaid tears (beach glass)
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Inverness
Inverness is an easy 50 minute drive up along the coast. Spectacular beach with lifeguards, surf and soft sand. Amazing for gathering mermaid tears (beach glass)
Pondville beach is about 30 minutes drive from Fiddlesticks - famous for having the best sand on the island for building sandcastles.
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Pondville Sandy Beach
Pondville beach is about 30 minutes drive from Fiddlesticks - famous for having the best sand on the island for building sandcastles.
Porthood is known for it's 5 named beaches, each uniquely nestled along the length of the town's shoreline. All easily accessed and great for swimming, strolling and even parasailing!
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Port Hood
Porthood is known for it's 5 named beaches, each uniquely nestled along the length of the town's shoreline. All easily accessed and great for swimming, strolling and even parasailing!
Judique beach is a hidden treasure about 20 minutes drive from Fiddlesticks. Just follow the magical groomed trails through the woodland behind the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre to find this expansive, secluded beach.
Judique
Judique beach is a hidden treasure about 20 minutes drive from Fiddlesticks. Just follow the magical groomed trails through the woodland behind the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre to find this expansive, secluded beach.
Strait Area Campus of NSCC is 4kms from Port Hastings offering a full range of 1 and 2 year programs alongside short term Marine courses. Details here: https://www.nscc.ca/explorenscc/campuses/strait/index.asp
NSCC - Strait Area Campus
226 Reeves StreetStrait Area Campus of NSCC is 4kms from Port Hastings offering a full range of 1 and 2 year programs alongside short term Marine courses. Details here: https://www.nscc.ca/explorenscc/campuses/strait/index.asp
There are amazing trails across the island. Here is a link with details and directions: https://hikecapebreton.ca/
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Cape Breton Island
There are amazing trails across the island. Here is a link with details and directions: https://hikecapebreton.ca/
Excellent golfing destination less than 30 minutes from Airbnb
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Dundee Golf Club
2750 W Bay RdExcellent golfing destination less than 30 minutes from Airbnb
Picturesque and challenging golfing destination, with this view as the backdrop to your game.
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Cabot Links Golf Course
18 Cabot LnPicturesque and challenging golfing destination, with this view as the backdrop to your game.
spectacular destination to bask in phenomenal indigenous artwork primarily from Unama'ki (Cape Breton) and also showcasing artists from across Canada.
Friends United International Convention Centre
spectacular destination to bask in phenomenal indigenous artwork primarily from Unama'ki (Cape Breton) and also showcasing artists from across Canada.
Food scene
Throughout the summer there are many foraging opportunities nearby - from strawberries along the strand by the causeway to blueberry fields nearby.
Port Hastings
Throughout the summer there are many foraging opportunities nearby - from strawberries along the strand by the causeway to blueberry fields nearby.
Delightful cafe en route to the Cabot Trail
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Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery
6289 Cabot Trail RdDelightful cafe en route to the Cabot Trail
Glenora Inn and Distillery
13727 Highway 19Lovely gardens, music, menu and spirits!
Delicious place to stop along the Bras D'Or Lakes near Wagmatcook on a day trip. Coffee, tea, breakfast and lunch menu is excellent. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g499213-d941457-Reviews-Herring_Choker_Deli-Baddeck_Cape_Breton_Island_Nova_Scotia.html
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Herring Choker Deli
10158 TCHDelicious place to stop along the Bras D'Or Lakes near Wagmatcook on a day trip. Coffee, tea, breakfast and lunch menu is excellent. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g499213-d941457-Reviews-Herring_Choker_Deli-Baddeck_Cape_Breton_Island_Nova_Scotia.html
Enjoy a delightful lunch of sweet or savoury waffles while sipping on gorgeous coffee, fresh juice or a smoothie.
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The Waffle Bus Stop
18 College StEnjoy a delightful lunch of sweet or savoury waffles while sipping on gorgeous coffee, fresh juice or a smoothie.
Lovely destination along Cape Breton's Musical Coast for lunch and lively music.
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Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
5471 Nova Scotia Trunk 19Lovely destination along Cape Breton's Musical Coast for lunch and lively music.
Tasty home cooked food from brunch to dinner. Menu available at http://fdltearoom.ca/
Fleur de-Lis Tea Room and Dining Room
634 Reeves StreetTasty home cooked food from brunch to dinner. Menu available at http://fdltearoom.ca/
Papa's Pub & Eatery
714 Reeves StGreat daytime or evening destination for pub fare
Enjoy a brew and nibbles from the Big Spruce food truck.
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Big Spruce Brewing
64 Yankee Line RdEnjoy a brew and nibbles from the Big Spruce food truck.
Enjoy a relaxing meal, go out of a paddle and stay for a while!
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The Groundswell
3283 NS-320Enjoy a relaxing meal, go out of a paddle and stay for a while!
Cape Breton oatcakes, pastries, sandwiches, home made bread, ice cream, coffee... a treasure trove of tasty morsels!
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The Farmer's Daughter Country Market
9393 NS-105Cape Breton oatcakes, pastries, sandwiches, home made bread, ice cream, coffee... a treasure trove of tasty morsels!
The Red Shoe
11573 Nova Scotia Trunk 19Fantastic food and fiddles found here!
Makers market - foods, artisans, coffee roaster, fresh seasonal veg and lovely park for nibbling treats
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Mabou Farmers Market
186 Mabou Harbour RdMakers market - foods, artisans, coffee roaster, fresh seasonal veg and lovely park for nibbling treats
The GrooveBox Coffee House
15 Macquarrie Drive ExtensionCoffee and Ice Cream... need I say more?
Miller's
717 Reeves StGreat place to go for any meal, any day!
Perfect for a quick take away after a day of sightseeing or hiking. They deliver to Port Hastings!
A-1 Pizza Port Hawkesbury
Perfect for a quick take away after a day of sightseeing or hiking. They deliver to Port Hastings!
Sandeannie's Bakery and Tea Room
217 Old TK 19 LoopLovely spot to have breafast, brunch or enjoy a lovely pastry!
Places to gather up what you need
Sobeys Port Hawkesbury
622 Reeves StGrocery store nearby
Giant Tiger
47 Paint StGreat prices on all the basics and lots more
Shoppers Drug Mart
634 Reeves StreetNearby pharmacy
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
708 Reeves StreetNearby pharmacy
Atlantic Superstore
50 Paint StNearby grocery store
Jamo's Auto and Wash
10 Sydney RoadGreat service with fair prices
Haircut? Color? Manicure? Pedicure? This Salon and Spa is only one km away... why not treat yourself?
Kosmetikos Salon & Spa
428 Nova Scotia Trunk 4Haircut? Color? Manicure? Pedicure? This Salon and Spa is only one km away... why not treat yourself?
Brilliant destination to check out locally grown produce and artisan's showcase.
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Antigonish Farmer's Market
20 Exhibition LnBrilliant destination to check out locally grown produce and artisan's showcase.
This is a costco outlet just 5 kms from the Airbnb. Great prices on a good selection of items with no membership fee!
Running Man Grocery Mart-Port Hawkesbury
This is a costco outlet just 5 kms from the Airbnb. Great prices on a good selection of items with no membership fee!
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Very helpful staff to address your pharmacy needs