Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site They also offer a VIP single malt tasting experience by appointment, so you can try all of their expressions directly from the barrels.ĭining at the distillery includes casual meals at the Washback Pub, or fine dining at the Warehouse Dining Room. And of course they also sell their single malt whiskies, with some varieties that are hard to find anywhere else.ĭistillery tours are a brisk 20 minutes, and run throughout the day, so you can usually just show up and catch one if you’re in the area. The distillery is settled between beautiful rolling hills, and offers tours, there are rooms where you can stay, or you can just stop for a meal. Sample an excellent dram of whiskey at the Glenora Distillery in Glenville, on the western side of the island south of Inverness. Weather may impact when tours can operate, especially in high winds or bad weather, so be sure to keep that in mind or call ahead where possible. You’ll learn a bit about the whales, and some tours offer the chance to hear their “songs” underwater thanks to special microphones.
Pleasant Bay on the north west shores of the island offers a beautiful beach and it’s a great stop along the Cabot Trail drive through the Highlands National Park, but if you plan ahead, it’s also the perfect place to go whale watching.īoats go out during the summer, and on your 2-hour trip you may see seals, eagles, and a variety of whale species, including Humpback Whales. It’s one of the most scenic parts of the whole Cabot Trail. If you’re driving into the park, the views coming up the western side, from Chéticamp are absolutely astonishing. There are trails for anyone, and one of the most incredible is the Skyline trail looking out over the cliffs, but I also highly recommend Middle Head trail in Ingonish for the coastal views. There’s so much to see and do in and around the park, especially for hikers, that you could spend two or three days exploring.Īt the north west tip of Cape Breton, and covering 949 square kilometres, Highlands National Park is majestic, beautiful, and rugged with 26 hiking trails. The entire Cabot Trail is a wonder, but there’s nowhere else in Canada like the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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